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trip inspiration

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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Dog's POV on her Knoxville dogcation in Tennessee

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

Carnton in Franklin, TN

Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways

The Peabody building at dusk, a large brick hotel with illuminated windows, street-level entrances, and light-trail traffic. Sponsored

5 Fun Facts About The Peabody Hotel

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Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops

Budget-friendly travel to Tennessee at Warrior's Path State Park in Kingsport, TN

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

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10 Things to Do in Memphis

Waterfalls in Putnam County, TN Sponsored

Things to Do in Cookeville

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