With more than 20,000 artifacts showcased in more than 20 interactive exhibits, this entertaining museum delves into history, culture, Appalachian music, geography, and the environment. Families can bond over activities like pottery and gardening. 

Explore a child-size dollhouse, experience the wonders of a rain forest, and learn the unique heritage of the region through the eyes of a child. Don’t miss the World of Trains exhibit and the special events, classes, and camps that are offered throughout the year! [CREDIT: EOR] WEBSITE

Norris Dam State Park sits on more than 4,000+ acres and is located on Norris Reservoir. With more than 800 miles of shoreline, the park offers recreational boating, skiing, fishing, and more! In addition, the park also provides a fully equipped marina, public boat ramp, and boat rentals for house, pontoon, and other boats. [CREDIT: EOR] WEBSITE

With 173 miles of shoreline, Melton Lake Park is the perfect location for an outdoor adventure. Strike up a sand volleyball match or cool off in the water beside picturesque shorelines that are ideal for SUP (stand-up paddle boards), kayaks, and pedal boats. The lake, located on the eastern edge of Oak Ridge, is also known as one of the best 2,000-meter rowing venues in America.

If you want to take a break from the water, there is a peaceful 5.6-mile waterfront greenway great for walking, running, and biking. Other family-friendly amenities include a volleyball court, sheltered picnic tables, playground, and pavilion. [CREDIT: EOR] 

A Smithsonian Affiliate museum, this museum tells the story of a region which was settled by proud, hardworking people through the relics they made and used to survive. The museum contains over 250,000 pioneer relics including 30 log structures featuring cantilever barns, chapel, schoolhouse and cabins including Mark Twain Family cabin.

The Museum of Appalachia is a living history museum — a pioneer mountain farm-village that lends voice to the people of Southern Appalachia through the artifacts and stories they left behind. We offer self-guided tours, and are open every day of the week. We also have a gift shop and country cafe on site. 

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Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.  WEBSITE

Jackson Square lies at the center of the historic district, which once served as the city’s original town site. During World War II, this area was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Today Jackson Square features a variety of eclectic shops, delicious restaurants, lush gardens, and historic displays. There are multiple festivals, the Saturday farmer's market and other events happening yearly in Jackson Square. 

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