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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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A view of the Great Smoky Mountains in a morning haze.

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains
Tern Club serves mocktails in Knoxville, TN

Mocktails in Knoxville

Mocktails in Knoxville
Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

Make a Splash in Winchester
A breeze blows through the leaves on a Smoky Mountain top, As a Tennessee mocking bird sings, Two lovers side by side, On a front porch mountain top swing. Written about Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies

Romantic Getaway in the Smokies
Historic train depot in Monterey, TN Sponsored

Explore Monterey

Explore Monterey
Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries

Johnson City Breweries
The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail

Discover The Rocky Top Wine Trail
Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN. Sponsored

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee