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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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Articles and Itineraries

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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Deep inside a cool damp cave, A boat drift ancient lake, Glassy water underground, Silence is the only sound. Written about The Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee

Roadside Attractions in Tennessee
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, a great indoor activity with kids in Gatlinburg

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities
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Reach New Peaks

Reach New Peaks
Fall in Middle Tennessee

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall

5 Ways to Enjoy Fall
Dog's POV on her Knoxville dogcation in Tennessee

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend

Dog-Friendly Knoxville Weekend
A who's who of music has lit up the stages, From hip hop to folk to country and blues, Bonnaroo is a place of all places, No worries, no problem, no shirt and no shoes. Written about the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Music Festivals

Music Festivals
Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.

Explore Small Towns

Explore Small Towns
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Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty

Discover Morristown's Natural Beauty
Donuts from Blackbird Bakery Donuts in Bristol, TN

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee

Must-Visit Donut Shops in Tennessee