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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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Day Trip to Morristown

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Explore Hiking Trails in Tennessee

Downtown Gatlinburg, TN Sponsored

Gatlinburg's Entertaining Spots

Dollywood Harvest Celebration, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Fall Festivals

a basket of red-hot fried chicken and crispy kringle fries surrounded by sides and sauces.

Nashville Hot Chicken Spots

A wood artist at The Outpost in Pickwick Dam, TN

Hidden Gems in West Tennessee

Black-and-white interior of the Sun Studio, featuring a large retro-style microphone in the foreground, with several guitars on stands, amplifiers, and framed portraits of musicians displayed on the walls in the background.

Cotton Junction Trail

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg. In Shark Lagoon, the moving glidepath brings you face-to-face with sharks, sawfish and sea turtles as they swim overhead.

Rainy Day Activities

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