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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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Family boating scene on a white speedboat with a canopy; four people stand and fish along a calm shoreline. Sponsored

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies

Explore the Lakeside of the Smokies
Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge TN

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Your Own East Tennessee Winter Vacation
The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
Rock climbing at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN

Tennessee Rock Climbing & Bouldering Guide

Tennessee Rock Climbing & Bouldering Guide
The Rocky Top Wine Trail – Great Smoky Mountains

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours

Rocky Top Wine Trail Wineries Tastings Tours
Cars line up to watch a movie under the stars at Macon Drive-In in Lafayette, TN.

Drive-In Movie Theaters

Drive-In Movie Theaters
Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

Make a Splash in Winchester
Sprinkled, glazed and frosted donuts in colors of pink, red and orange behind a bakery case at Blackbird Bakery Donuts in Bristol, TN. A girl bends down to see the expansive selection. Tarts, slices of pie and chocolate desserts are lined up in another bakery case to her right.

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee
JC Holdway gazpacho soup in Knoxville, TN

Soup Restaurants Tennessee

Soup Restaurants Tennessee