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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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Splash in the water paint with a brush, Jump the carousel feel the great river rush, Music and bubbles fun of all kinds, Brand new adventures for curious minds. Written about the Children’s Museum of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

Kid-Friendly Attractions

Kid-Friendly Attractions
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Fall Foliage Journey
Robert's Western World country dive bar in Nashville, TN

Nashville Dive Bars

Nashville Dive Bars
A lone hiker sits at the edge of a cliff over a vast wooded and mountain valley.

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail

Explore the Pie in the Sky Trail
Legends of Tennessee Music Museum in Jackson, Tennessee

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail

Rockabilly and Legends: Travel the Walking Tall Trail
Mountain views along the Cherohala Skyway in Tennessee

10+ Summer Road Trip Ideas

10+ Summer Road Trip Ideas
Fossil ceilings, limestone walls,  The music starts when evening falls, Ancient rock echoes modern sounds, In the cool, dark underground. Written about The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.

Music History Destinations

Music History Destinations
Blueberry pancakes with a blueberry syrup being drizzled over warm pancakes at Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, TN

Pancake Houses in the Smokies

Pancake Houses in the Smokies
A lakeside view from a room at The Retreat at Center Hill Lake

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville

Smithville: Day Trip from Nashville