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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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Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee
Street view of a city street with brick and stone buildings; a tall vertical "TENNESSEE" sign hangs on a central building.

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville

Spend a Day in Downtown Knoxville
Smoky Mountain National Park Sponsored

Explore These Smokies Towns

Explore These Smokies Towns
The Tennessee Aquarium Sponsored

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium

Explore an underwater rainforest at the Tennessee Aquarium
Street downtown at night with brick buildings, festive lights, clock, and pedestrians walking along a snow-dusted sidewalk.

Choose Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation

Choose Middle Tennessee Winter Vacation
Creekwalk Inn in Cosby, TN

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas

Tennessee Fall Vacation Ideas
Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall
Inside the Country Music Hall of Fame, a circular room with "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" inscribed, high windows, and a visitor in a spotlight.

Country Tennessee Music Pathway

Country Tennessee Music Pathway
National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee