National Institute for Computational Sciences

University of Tennessee

NICS Visitor Information

The National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS) is located at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville on Oak Ridge National Laboratory campus in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. NICS and ORNL hosts thousands of visitors every year. The information below may help make your visit more productive and enjoyable.

For information on visiting NICS and enjoying the delights of what East Tennessee has to offer while you are here, visit some of the links provided below.

Visiting NICS

The City of Oak Ridge

Great Smoky Mountains and East Tennessee

National Parks

Tennessee State Parks

Additional Visitor Activities

Cherohala Skyway
Gatlinburg, TN (In the heart of the Smokies)
Knoxville (City of Knoxville website)
Knoxville Museum of Art
Knoxville News-Sentinel (Local news)
McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)
State of Tennessee
Top Restaurants in Greater Knoxville
Townsend, TN (The peaceful side of the Smokies)
Yahoo Tennessee Visitor's Guide

DOE-Related Links

Other Area Links of Interest

University of Tennessee
Tennessee Smokies Baseball
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
White Water Rafting, Ziplining, & Ropes Course
Family Adventure Island
Lost Sea Adventure
Three Rivers Rambler (Excursion Train Ride)

If you have further questions you may email Angie Chance.