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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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A heavily wooded area surrounding the Jack Daniel barrel house, with the sun lighting up the sky behind it.

Beyond the Barrels

Beyond the Barrels
Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
Male musician sits on a stool playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone on a stage with drums behind.

Spend Summer in Jackson

Spend Summer in Jackson
Feed giraffes at Memphis Zoo in Memphis.

Get Up Close to Animals

Get Up Close to Animals
Aerial view of Leiper's Fork in Franklin

Small Towns Near Big Cities

Small Towns Near Big Cities
Two soccer players in yellow jerseys contest the ball on a sunny field; crowd in stands behind.

Only in Tennessee Sports Events

Only in Tennessee Sports Events
Children playing in Memphis, TN

Family Things to Do in Memphis

Family Things to Do in Memphis
Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee
You may kiss your bride, As a waterfall roars, In the sunshine, On a cool, rocky shore, The mood in the air, Is light as feather, As a new husband and wife, Begin their life together. Written about Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Elope in Tennessee

Elope in Tennessee