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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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Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer
Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Fall Foliage Journey
Several people in a white water raft hitting a rapid.

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee
Group of people in an inflatable raft navigating white-water rapids, wearing helmets and life jackets.

Destinations in Tennessee for Kids

Destinations in Tennessee for Kids
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

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

12 Stargazing Places

12 Stargazing Places
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