Heather’s guidebook to Rockwood and surrounding areas
Sightseeing
Beautiful waterfall and short hike just along highway 70. Beautiful drive, picnic, photo op.
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Ozone Falls
Beautiful waterfall and short hike just along highway 70. Beautiful drive, picnic, photo op.
City/town information
Small town with old style flavor. Great place to discover local food and treats. Features old style soda fountain, auction, Victorian/colonial homes.
Rockwood
Small town with old style flavor. Great place to discover local food and treats. Features old style soda fountain, auction, Victorian/colonial homes.
The Secret City. The Manhattan Project. Nuclear Science. All things that come to mind when you mention Oak Ridge. Discover the mysterious history of Oak Ridge through multiple museums and historical sights. Stop by the city park and interact with the Friendship Bell.
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Oak Ridge
The Secret City. The Manhattan Project. Nuclear Science. All things that come to mind when you mention Oak Ridge. Discover the mysterious history of Oak Ridge through multiple museums and historical sights. Stop by the city park and interact with the Friendship Bell.
Food scene
MeMe's Restaurant
123 North Gateway AvenueLocal diner with down home southern treats.
Absolute best Mexican cuisine around. New construction restaurant, but has been in business for many years. Order off the menu, to go, or get the all you can eat tacos, burritos, and enchiladas! We can only eat one plate!
El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
1011 North Roane StreetAbsolute best Mexican cuisine around. New construction restaurant, but has been in business for many years. Order off the menu, to go, or get the all you can eat tacos, burritos, and enchiladas! We can only eat one plate!
Yum Yum
1039 South Roane StreetChinese restaurant. Best crab Rangoon!
China New Buffet
320 US Highway 27Chinese restaurant and buffet. Best egg drop soup, lo Meir, and fried rice!
Things to do
Beautiful park with swimming, fishing, wild life, walking trail and more.
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Parque del Condado de Roane
3515 Roane State HwyBeautiful park with swimming, fishing, wild life, walking trail and more.
Windrock off-road park is just a short drive to Oliver springs. Ample parking for one truck with trailer or two vehicles.
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Windrock Offroad Park Pavilion
599 Windrock Park LnWindrock off-road park is just a short drive to Oliver springs. Ample parking for one truck with trailer or two vehicles.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Qué meter en la valija
It’s hot. There are bugs.
Tennessee is a very rural state in most areas. There are lots of trees, plants and wildlife, and this can sometimes include bugs. Prepare for mosquitos, ticks, beetles, and other little critters. Being as Tennessee is located in the south, keep in mind that summer temperatures can reach over 100 f and humidity can rise to 80% +/-.