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The Atomic City

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photo Guests dine at Big Ed’s Pizza

Oak Ridge’s inhabits won’t let go of the past. But with a past this cool, who’d want to let go?

Juxtaposed against Oak Ridge’s outdoor beauty is the city’s fascinating World War II-era heritage that draws visitors from all over the world who want to touch a piece of U.S. nuclear history.

Originally cloaked in atomic secrets, Oak Ridge has emerged as a beautiful destination that has preserved its history while moving into the future as a training ground for world-class athletes.

— Compiled by staff writer Adam Poulisse

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