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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 stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg. In Shark Lagoon, the moving glidepath brings you face-to-face with sharks, sawfish and sea turtles as they swim overhead.

Rainy Day Activities

Seared tender strip steak, Oysters half shelled, Bold red wine has a story to tell, Refined French fair in Chattanooga’s heart, So much to choose, you won’t know where to start. Written about Easy Bistro in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Where to Chow Down in Chattanooga

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Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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POV Real Experiences Local Haunted Places Tennessee

Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Historic Sites

Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Tennessee River Rafting Guide

The Catfish House in Clarksville, TN

Best Restaurants & Food Experiences in Clarksville, TN

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14 Outdoor Adventures in Elizabethton

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