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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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Children run and play at My Big Backyard, a kid-friendly area within the larger Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis.

Spring Break Trips

Spring Break Trips
An aerial view of Bristol, TN/VA

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities

Vacation to Tennessee's Tri-Cities
Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies

Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake: A Top Spot for Smallies
Aerial view of a winding river through forested hills in autumn, with orange and yellow foliage. Sponsored

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty
Path through a manicured garden with steps leading to a white, two-story building framed by ivy archway.

Small Town Music Sites

Small Town Music Sites
Big Bear mountain Coaster roars ahead, the hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, people as sweet as the cinnamon bread, leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about the Dollywood Big Bear Mountain Coaster in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Spring Vacation Inspiration in Tennessee

Spring Vacation Inspiration in Tennessee
Multiple thin waterfalls streaming down a wide layered rock face, surrounded by lush green summer forest canopy.

Secret Waterfalls

Secret Waterfalls
A young child in blue overalls holds an orange butterfly on an open palm, smiling outdoors.

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops

Kid-Friendly Chattanooga Stops
Outdoor rooftop patio at The Mailroom in Clarksville, Tennessee, with diners seated at tables under string lights, overlooking historic downtown buildings at sunset.

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops

Outdoor Dining: Patios and Rooftops