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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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A museum exhibit room with glass display cases, posters, guitars on the walls, and wooden floors showcasing instruments and artifacts.

Take A Music Journey

Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN Sponsored

Pigeon Forge Entertainment

Smiling woman in a black shirt holds a plate with fried chicken, greens, bread, and side dishes inside a room with frames and plants.

Black-Owned Restaurants in Tennessee

A rendering of Anakeesta's Firefly Experience, a new immersive component of the park coming in 2026 which will replicate the magical glow of the iconic Smokies' synchronous fireflies in Gatlinburg

New Experiences in 2026

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

Spring Break Trips

Woman stands with arms raised in front of a brick arts center with large glass doors; sign reads “Center for the Arts.”

Performing Arts Theaters

Chairlift seats hang above a green valley with a distant town, sunrise light illuminating the hills and trees. Sponsored

Reach New Peaks

Budget-friendly travel to Tennessee at Warrior's Path State Park in Kingsport, TN

Budget-Friendly Activities in Tennessee

Old wooden watermill with a wheel beside a small dam, water flowing over a spillway into a blue river, trees and blue sky in background.

Pigeon Forge Family Vacation

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