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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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Group of people standing on modified off-road vehicles beneath a wooden Brimstone sign, posing outdoors on a hilltop.

Extreme Outdoor Adventures

Extreme Outdoor Adventures
Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee

Things to Do Paris Tennessee
Overlook of Thorn Hill, Clinch Mountain Overlook The Whiskey & Sage House in Greeneville, Tennessee.

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville

10 Winter Hikes Near Knoxville
Handmade chocolate hearts behind the glass at Coffee & Chocolate in Knoxville.

High Quality Chocolate Shops

High Quality Chocolate Shops
A chef uses tweezers to plate a small seafood dish on a white dish with a light sauce, on a marble counter.

MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee

MICHELIN-Recognized Restaurants in Tennessee
A lakeside view from a room at The Retreat at Center Hill Lake

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville
Old Hickory Lake

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee
Glamping cabin at new Triple P Campground in Spencer, Tennessee

Summer Camping Spots

Summer Camping Spots
Inside of Love Peace & Pho, Nashville

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee

Vietnamese Food in Tennessee