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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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Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains
A young child in blue overalls holds an orange butterfly on an open palm, smiling outdoors.

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops
Lorraine Motel of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Two people sit on a cliff at sunset, facing a valley with buildings below; one wears blue shirt, the other green, sharing a quiet moment.

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas

Valentine's Day Weekend Ideas
Dense green forest arch over a winding road; a natural rock arch forms a tunnel; yellow warning sign on right.

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail

Drive Along the Sunny Side Trail
View of Tellico River in the winter time

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips

Bill Dance's Autumn and Winter Fishing Tips
A girl smiles at the camera while completing the indoor ropes course at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN

Indoor Winter Activities

Indoor Winter Activities
A patron holds up a jelly-filled pink donut with brown sugar crumbles on top in front of the Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville TN

Vegan Restaurants

Vegan Restaurants
National Cookie Day

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee

Visit These Local Bakeries in Tennessee