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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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Spread wings overhead, rushing river below, Pathways and trails through the cedar and oak, The breeze and birds sing you along, In the Tennessee air with a Tennessee song. Lace up your hiking boots and a nice warm coat, Grab a couple of friends and see where they go. Written about Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

6 Incredible Hikes

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Explore African American History

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg

Rainy Day Activities

A cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Civil War Places

Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN

Small Town Music Sites

Priddy Farms pumpkin area in Bartlett TN

Find Farms for Pumpkin Picking

Tims Ford Lake marina in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Make a Splash in Winchester

Kids playing at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville

Sevierville Family Vacation

Tennessee shopping

Local Shopping Stops

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