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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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A scenic view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at dawn, featuring rolling layers of blue and purple ridgelines sloping down into a green valley under a vibrant orange and pink sky.

Best Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Downtown Winchester in Winchester, TN Sponsored

Discover Winchester

Group rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN

White Lightning

Best Mocktail Bars in Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University football players in three-point stance.

Football and Family Fun Murfreesboro

20+ Ice Cream Shops

History reenactors riding on brown and black horses wear Union uniforms as they ride past a Civil War monument at Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh TN

History Road Trip Stops

See the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Collierville, TN

Experience Small Town Tennessee Charm This Holiday Season

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