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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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Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

Electric guitars featured at Main Stage Music in Dayton, TN

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

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

Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Have Fun in Paris

Farragut, TN Sponsored

Explore Farragut Near Knoxville

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

12 Stargazing Places

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