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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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Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain

Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain
Mountain top, Anakeesta, Rides and shops and ice cold brews, Fresh air feelings theme park thrills, From your head down to your shoes. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

12 Whimsical Places

12 Whimsical Places
Stroll the forested trails with lake views to spot wood ducks, great blue herons and more at Radnor Lake State Park near Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville

Sensory Friendly Nashville
Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Take a Street Art Murals Road Trip in Tennessee

Take a Street Art Murals Road Trip in Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains two-day itinerary in Tennessee

2 Days in the Smokies

2 Days in the Smokies
Fossil ceilings, limestone walls,  The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Music History Destinations

Music History Destinations
Mother and daughter shop for antiques at Over the Hill Antiques in Readyville, Tennessee

A Spotlight on Cannon County

A Spotlight on Cannon County
Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies
The river is rumbling, tumbling down over the rock, Causing a cool mist to rise,  The steady, thundering roar never stops,  Under the Rock Island sky. Written about the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

TN Waterfalls That Are Worth The Hike

TN Waterfalls That Are Worth The Hike