Best 17 things to do in Philadelphia, TN

See robotic milking in action and follow milk’s journey to cheese on a one-hour guided farm tour.

Meet and learn about animals with all-day admission (open 10am–5pm)

Hand-feed and pet a two-toed sloth with a staff guide

Hand-feed, pet and photograph capybaras with staff guidance

Sit, pet, and hold playful black-tailed prairie dogs

Open-air Jeep driving on the Cherohala Skyway and East Tennessee mountain roads

Take the top down for an automatic Porsche drive on the Cherohala Skyway

Cruise islands, coves, and Watts Bar Dam with a captain

Harbor landmarks, skyline views, and bring-your-own snacks and drinks

Trace how radiation science shaped everyday life

Explore a historic prison after dark with time to investigate freely

Explore a historic prison after dark with time for your own investigation

Bottle-feed and meet red kangaroos with a zookeeper

Share a hands-on moment feeding and cuddling a baby Highland calf

Feed, cuddle, and photograph a baby yak calf up close

Step inside Oak Ridge sites that shaped the Atomic Age

Explore reported paranormal activity with an experienced guide