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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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Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville

Knoxville Friends Getaway

Knoxville Friends Getaway
The UT Gardens featuring lavender, a giant tree, perennial and annual flowers in flower beds in Jackson, Tennessee

Gardens and Wildflower Trails

Gardens and Wildflower Trails
Looking at the night sky in Tennessee

Astro Travel in Tennessee

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

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee
Tasting whiskey at Old Forge Distillery in Pigeon Forge, TN

TN Whiskey History

TN Whiskey History
A cheering, standing audience fills the ornate, gold-domed interior of the historic Tennessee Theatre as performers take the illuminated stage beneath its richly decorated arched proscenium.

Performing Arts Theaters

Performing Arts Theaters
Mountain views along the Cherohala Skyway in Tennessee

10+ Summer Road Trip Ideas

10+ Summer Road Trip Ideas
Chairlift seats hang above a green valley with a distant town, sunrise light illuminating the hills and trees. Sponsored

Reach New Peaks

Reach New Peaks
A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Day Trip to Clarksville