Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oak Ridge, TN

  • The list below includes 49 free or cheap things to do in or near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Haw Ridge Park to American Museum of Science & Energy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oak Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Knoxville, Maryville, Hartford and Townsend.
  • The list below includes 49 free or cheap things to do in or near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Haw Ridge Park to American Museum of Science & Energy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oak Ridge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Knoxville, Maryville, Hartford and Townsend.
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39.4 Miles
88% 80 votes
Camping Site 10042 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Cades Cove Campground is a valley where visitors can see diverse wildlife like white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, groundhogs, turkeys, and skunks. Other popular activities there include hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding.
39.6 Miles
72% 18 votes
National & State Parks Williamsburg, KY MoreLess Info
Containing over 125,000 square miles of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation is one of the must-see nature stops. View scenic gorges and miles of sandstone bluffs.
39.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Oneida, TN MoreLess Info
As a mountain biking trail, Big Ridge Rock Trail offers visitors a four mile trail with views of the Cumberland Plateau. The trail is surrounded by native plants and sandstone rocks, and offers visitors one hill to climb.
39.6 Miles
95% 77 votes
Parks Oneida, TN MoreLess Info
The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries are protected within the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. There are many scenic views along the gorges and bluffs in addition to the outdoor recreational activities like hiking, horseback riding, and camping.
39.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Oneida, TN MoreLess Info
Popular among mountain biking enthusiasts, Collier Ridge Trail is a sandy clay trail located within the Big South Fork region. The trail spans a total of 4.3 miles and features an average incline grade of 3%.
39.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Oneida, TN MoreLess Info
Spanning a total length of 5.3-miles, the Duncan Hollow Trail is a recreational trail that can be used for running, walking, and biking. The trail is mostly flat and has a 1.7-mile loop at the end.
39.9 Miles
98% 653 votes
Ziplines 1911 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 MoreLess Info
With some of the longest and highest lines in the region, Wears Valley Zipline Adventures is the premier action destination in the Smokies. Featuring 1.25 miles of line and guided horseback riding on 43 fully-forested acres of private land.
40.1 Miles
92% 166 votes
Lake Dandridge, TN MoreLess Info
Douglas Lake was originally constucted in 1943 for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. It now serves as a popular site for water-based activities like swimming and boating as well as land fun in the form of picnicking.
40.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Horseback Riding 3550 Bandy Loop, Oneida, TN MoreLess Info
Providing trails for horseback riding, Bandy Creek Stables rests in the heart of the Big South Fork National Park. Along with stables, the facility further provides a camp store where horse hay, campfire wood and even souvenirs can be purchased.
40.4 Miles
89% 211 votes
Specialty Museums 320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy., Sevierville, TN 37876 MoreLess Info
Featured widely on a number of cable networks, Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum showcases a collection of 90 muscle cars, most from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The museum also features other varieties of classic cars, and memorabilia for purchase.
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