NCAR 51 Companion/Guest Tours

The following companion/guest outing options showcase many of the highlights of East Tennessee. There are separate charges for some of these programs (noted in the description). The level of interest and number of participants will determine which of the options are offered.

Monday, September 22

• Orientation Session 9:00-10:00 a.m.
  A brief program orientation and preview of area attractions. No charge.
  
• History and Shopping 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  Spend the morning at historic Ramsey House and have lunch at the Apple Barn Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Then browse Pigeon Forge's famous outlet malls. Cost: $20 (includes lunch).
  
• Arts and Antiques 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Visit the Southern Market and prowl some of Knoxville's art galleries and antique shops. Enjoy lunch at Naples Italian Restaurant, a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Cost: $20 (includes lunch).
  

Tuesday, September 23

Morning Options

• Heart of Knoxville 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  Tour the University of Tennessee's McClung Museum and the Museum of East Tennessee History for a look into this region's past. Cost: $10.
  
• Knoxville Museum of Art and The Candy Factory 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  One of America's newest museums, the Knoxville Museum of Art features a special exhibit in September from women artists entitled "Objects of Personal Significance". The Candy Factory, located next to the museum, houses some of the city's most interesting arts and crafts shops and a delectable candy store! Cost is $10.
  

Afternoon Options

• Technical Tours 1:00-4:00 p.m.
  Go to NCAR 51 Technical Tours page
  
  
  
• Oak Ridge Attractions 12:30-4:00 p.m.
  Visit the American Museum of Science and Energy, the Oak Ridge Art Center, or Oak Ridge Mall, each just a short walk from the Garden Plaza Hotel. No charge.
  
• Department of Energy Tour 12:45-3:00 p.m.
  Visit the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 Plant. Features a presentation at the Graphite Reactor, a National Historic Landmark. No charge.
  

Wednesday, September 24

• Oak Ridge Attractions 12:30-4:00 p.m.
  Visit the American Museum of Science and Energy, the Oak Ridge Art Center, or Oak Ridge Mall, each just a short walk from the Garden Plaza Hotel. No charge.
  
• The Great Smoky Mountains National Park: "Maintaining and Protecting a National Tresure" 1:00-7:30 p.m.
  See the Appalachian Mountains in all of their greatness. Highlights include a bus tour to Clingman's Dome, a short hike to Lookout Tower, and presentations from park and ORNL representatives. This tour is scheduled so that any interested NCAR 51 participants can attend. It is limited to 23 people and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost: $20.

Back to Conference Planner
Back to NCAR 51 Home Page

For more information, contact:
Debbie Boone
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
(423) 576-3776/FAX (423) 576-3643
E-mail: booned@orau.gov