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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Big Bear mountain coaster roars up ahead, The hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, People as sweet as the cinnamon bread, Leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Amusement and Theme Parks
Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Mural Road Trip

Mural Road Trip
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Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns

Go Caving in Cumberland Caverns
Willow, the keeper of the forest, at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg

12 Whimsical Places

12 Whimsical Places
Fans in the Titans Stadium during a football game.

Nashville Sports Attractions

Nashville Sports Attractions
Pin oaks line the streets, people stroll by, Welcome in’s call out from open store doors. Find cool shade in the awnings and blue in the sky, Linden, Tennessee is what you’ve been looking for. Written about Linden, Tennessee.

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville

10 Small Towns Close to Nashville
Chattanooga Sponsored

Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain

Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain
Downtown Bristol, Tennessee Sponsored

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol
The air is as still as the water, Your kayak floats silently by, Only the sound of the paddle, Under the Tennessee sky. Written about Battle Creek in Marion County, Tennessee.

14 Secret Kayaking Spots

14 Secret Kayaking Spots