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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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Downtown Bristol, Tennessee Sponsored

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol

Appalachian Adventures in Bristol
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer
Guided tour of adults and children on the battlegrounds of Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tennessee

Kids' Guide to Shiloh

Kids' Guide to Shiloh
The setting sun to the west casts its golden rays on Norris Lake as a speedboat races on the lake, hoping to anchor to see the skies in brilliant color. Surrounding forests and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Tennessee Water Activities

Tennessee Water Activities
People white-water rafting in a blue raft with five riders wearing helmets and life jackets, paddling through rapids.

Chattanooga Bucket List

Chattanooga Bucket List
Old Hickory Lake

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee

Winter Season Sauger Fish Tennessee
Red barn with white roof among trees and a dirt path in a grassy park-like setting; American flag visible on barn. Sponsored

Explore Goodlettsville

Explore Goodlettsville
A sun rise over the Tennessee River Valley near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Day Trip Ideas Near Chattanooga

Day Trip Ideas Near Chattanooga
Downtown McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee

Bluegrass, beauty and barbecue in McMinnville, Tennessee