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When it comes to writing a song, or planning a trip, some of the best ideas seem to appear out of thin air. Or, from articles and itineraries we’ve already built for you.

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Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Here are a few trip ideas to help get you going. For better results, sort them by area or category of interest.

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At a scenic overlook at Cherohala Skyway at Turkey Creek. A specialized viewfinder poised on a pedestal beckons those with color visual deficiency to gaze anew at the splendor of a simple magnificent Tennessee landscape. Out on the edge of discovery. Feel the open air on your skin, hear the serenity of nature’s natural sounds. Be at peace. Written about Cherohala Skyway at Turkey Creek Overlook in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Experience Tennessee's Vibrant Colors

Experience Tennessee's Vibrant Colors
Coal Miners’ Daughter sign atop a manicured hedge arch at the gate of a fenced property.

Screaming Eagle Trail

Screaming Eagle Trail
Tennessee State Museum modern round building with tall columns, glass facade, trees, and reflecting water fountain. Sponsored

Explore the Tennessee State Museum

Explore the Tennessee State Museum
a cyclist overlooks a valley that has a river flowing through it. Lots of green trees decorate the sides of the hills.

Mountain Biking in Tennessee

Mountain Biking in Tennessee
A busy city street lined with storefronts, cars on a wet road, pedestrians walking along sidewalks.

Have Winter Romance Knoxville

Have Winter Romance Knoxville
Feel the leaves changing, the days getting shorter, There’s a crisp in the air, a breeze from the north, Mother Nature smiles, everything is in order, Summer recedes as autumn springs forth. Written about the Smoky Mountains for fall travel inspiration.

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration

Tennessee Trip Guide Fall Travel Inspiration
A couple and their dog paddle a red canoe alongside a person kayaking in an orange kayak, gliding across calm, tree-lined green waters on a peaceful river outing.

Activities Close to Nashville

Activities Close to Nashville
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee
Two black swans glide on a calm lake near a rocky, tree-lined shore with distant green hills and a cloudy sky.

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions

Must-Visit Johnson City Attractions