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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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Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Tea service at Enchanted Tea Lounge in Memphis, TN

Visit These Tea Rooms in Tennessee

Old Hickory Lake

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee

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Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee

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

Jack Trail

Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Street view of a city street with brick and stone buildings; a tall vertical "TENNESSEE" sign hangs on a central building.

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

A sun rise over the Tennessee River Valley near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Day Trip Ideas Near Chattanooga

Cyclists at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville

Budget-Friendly Knoxville Spots

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