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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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Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

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Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Tennessee shopping

Local Shopping Stops

Explore the Arts, Iconic Attractions and Outdoor Adventure on Our Pie in the Sky Trail

Rural Road Trip Near Chattanooga

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor in Nashville

Tennessee Burgers Sink Teeth Into

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Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Visit Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Statue of Jack Daniels at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg

Jack Trail

History reenactors riding on brown and black horses wear Union uniforms as they ride past a Civil War monument at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh TN

History Road Trip Stops

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