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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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The Mad Herbalist in Clarksville TN

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee

6 Cozy Places Eat Tennessee
Kids taking photos in front of murals in the Back Alley Gallery in Cleveland TN

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee

Take A Mural Road Trip in Tennessee
A stream runs through Rotary Park in Clarksville, TN

Day Trip to Clarksville

Day Trip to Clarksville
Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Tennessee River Rafting Guide

Tennessee River Rafting Guide
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

Rainy Day Activities
A busy city street lined with storefronts, cars on a wet road, pedestrians walking along sidewalks.

Have Winter Romance Knoxville

Have Winter Romance Knoxville
Port Royal State Historic Park in Adams, TN

Fall Hikes Near Nashville

Fall Hikes Near Nashville
A person paddling a blue kayak on calm water, creating ripples; reflection of trees and sky around, overhead view.

14 Secret Kayaking Spots

14 Secret Kayaking Spots
Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, TN

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee

Charming Cabin Getaways in Tennessee