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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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City street with modern building center, curved white facade, surrounding glass skyscrapers, cars, and pedestrians. Sponsored

Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Fountain water trickles down into stoney pool, The summer sun is warm but the maple shade is cool, You can feel the southern charm that springs from Tennessee, At the Thomas House Hotel B and B. Written about Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.

Discover Ghosts and Music Legends on the Ring of Fire Trail

Kayaking in Kingsport, TN

20 Secret Kayaking Spots

Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Young girl in pink sweater in a colorful tulip field, smiling and reaching to touch flowers. Sponsored

A Farmer's Life for Me

Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Carriage rides in Dogwood Park, Cookeville TN

An Upper Cumberland Tennessee Christmas

Glamping cabin at new Triple P Campground in Spencer, Tennessee

Summer Camping Spots

The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

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