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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.

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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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Big Bear mountain Coaster roars 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 the Dollywood Big Bear Mountain Coaster in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Amusement and Theme Parks

FedexForum in Memphis, TN

College Basketball Stops

Visit with Santa in Memphis at Memphis Zoo Lights

Spend Christmas Memphis

a basket of red-hot fried chicken and crispy kringle fries surrounded by sides and sauces.

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

Sunset view of a historic graveyard at Carnton in Franklin, TN

Old Tennessee

Woman stands on a blue tufted couch in a colorful stacked wall of books, wearing a white jacket and ripped jeans.

James Beard Chefs

Lorraine Motel of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Milky Way over Center Hill Lake in Edgar Evins State Park, TN

12 Stargazing Places

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