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.

Compass drawing with purple outline on grid background; shows cardinal directions and needle pointing northeast.

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.

Choose Category

Area
Category
Clear Filters
"Overhead shot of a plated dish featuring a seared slice of pork belly with crispy caramelized skin, set on a golden slab of cornbread, served on a gray ceramic dish with vibrant green herb sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, pickled vegetables, and a lime wedge, garnished with microgreens and cilantro on a rustic wooden table.

Where to Eat in Tennessee

Where to Eat in Tennessee
Live music and great Southern food can be enjoyed at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville TN

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants

Live Music in Nashville Restaurants
Multiple thin waterfalls streaming down a wide layered rock face, surrounded by lush green summer forest canopy.

Secret Waterfalls

Secret Waterfalls
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
Business street scene with storefronts under an elevated walkway; plants, parked cars, and a striped awning. Sponsored

Day Trip to Morristown

Day Trip to Morristown
Outdoor park scene with many people seated on the grass and blankets, crowds enjoying a sunny day near a water tower structure. Sponsored

Explore Discovery Park of America

Explore Discovery Park of America
A man wit hthe need for a thrill becomes airborne at Ober Mountain. He holds his board as he sails through the air, the powdery snow kicking up in the air as he lands softly to continue his high-adrenaline ride.

Family-Friendly Winter Activities

Family-Friendly Winter Activities
ighttime exterior of the Bluebird Cafe with its blue awning and neon-lit window display of framed photos, as a crowd of people gathers near the entrance under the glowing storefront lights.

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres

Discover Tennessee's Music Genres
Water spills over the wall, Down at the old mill, Pull up a chair they have it all, Pancakes and syrup till you get your fill. Written about The Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation