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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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Elegant hotel lobby with central fountain bouquet, red carpet, and seating around marble floor; chandelier lighting and arches in background.

Explore These 13 Historic Getaways

Explore These 13 Historic Getaways
A museum exhibit room with glass display cases, posters, guitars on the walls, and wooden floors showcasing instruments and artifacts.

Take A Music Journey

Take A Music Journey
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the gems along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Nashville at night

Your Nashville Travel Guide

Your Nashville Travel Guide
Explore the Arts, Iconic Attractions and Outdoor Adventure on Our Pie in the Sky Trail

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga
A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Day Trip to Clarksville