Elevated 1945 photo of a strip mall with parking lot at center and people walking throughout

Oak Ridge: A Day in the Life During the Manhattan Project

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

  • 1 - 5 hours
  • 4 tour stops

Step back in time in downtown Oak Ridge as you discover the same shopping districts, lodging, recreation, and houses of worship that Manhattan Project workers and visitors would have enjoyed long ago.

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