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

12 Stargazing Places

12 Stargazing Places
A plate of barbecue featuring sliced brisket, pulled pork, a toasted bun, and a cup of barbecue sauce.

10 Things to Do in Memphis

10 Things to Do in Memphis
Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

White Lightning
Nashville at night

Your Nashville Travel Guide

Your Nashville Travel Guide
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Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain

Find Wonder on Lookout Mountain
Three penguins stand on a rock ledge by a pool, with a glass enclosure and people in the background. Sponsored

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee

Ripley's Attractions in Tennessee
Family-friendly Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN. Sponsored

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Get Close to Animals at Nashville Zoo

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary

Wheelchair-Friendly Nashville Itinerary
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer