{"id":3155,"date":"2015-11-16T10:31:13","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T15:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=3155"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","slug":"fun-for-young-kids-in-smokies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/advice\/fun-for-young-kids-in-smokies.htm","title":{"rendered":"Through the Eyes of Babes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fun for the youngest kids in the Smokies<\/h2>\n

The Smoky Mountains are the perfect vacation destination for all kinds of families, especially those with little ones! Sometimes, traveling with young kids can be a challenge. They are not old enough for this attraction or tall enough for that one. But in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you can find all kinds of options for even the youngest visitors to the Smokies.
\nBelow we\u2019ve listed four must-see attractions that will keep your little ones happy and entertained during their trip to the Smoky Mountains. And you know what that means\u2014when you\u2019re little ones are having a great time, you are too! So be sure to make plans to visit at least one of these exciting attractions during your family\u2019s getaway.<\/p>\n

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  1. Cades Cove<\/strong>
    \nInside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most popular sites to visit is Cades Cove<\/a>\u2014and for good reason. Cades Cove offers numerous options for entertainment in the Smokies. You can drive the 11-mile loop, visit several historic sites, and see amazing wildlife. But let\u2019s not forget, this is about what\u2019s fun for the little ones, and Cades Cove definitely delivers! Cades Cove Riding Stables<\/a> has several options your little ones will enjoy. They can take a guided trail ride, or, if they aren\u2019t sure about getting on a horse by themselves, take a guided carriage ride or hayride with you at their side. These rides are a perfect opportunity to see the park and its wildlife in a unique way and to experience the beauty of the park all together. You can also just have a nice picnic with them if they\u2019re too young to ride horses, or you can take an easy walk\/hike.<\/li>\n
  2. Dollywood\u2019s Splash Country<\/strong>
    \nIf you\u2019re planning to stay in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge in the late spring or summer, be sure to bring your little ones to     Dollywood\u2019s Splash Country<\/a>! Although plenty of big kids will be running around this park as well, your young ones will find their own place to play at two locations in this park. The Cascades and Little Creek Falls are two interactive children\u2019s playground areas especially designed with your youngsters in mind. These areas are completely safe and full of fun with a children\u2019s pool, fun slides, splash pads, and an activity center. Canopied areas that provide shade during the hottest times of the day are also available for reservation. See the park\u2019s website for more details.<\/li>\n
  3. Mynatt Park<\/strong>
    \nA favorite picnic destination for visitors to the Smokies, Mynatt Park (one of several city parks in Gatlinburg) is also a great place to bring the youngest guests in your crew. With tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground area, and more, your kids will have plenty of places to romp around at this park. Even more exciting, at Mynatt Park there is a special children\u2019s fishing stream where you can make special memories teaching your little ones to fish for the first time. The stream is also a great place for kids wanting to practice their fishing skills. No matter what you decide to do, Mynatt Park is an ideal family attraction you won\u2019t want to miss during your visit to the Smokies.<\/li>\n
  4. Ober Gatlinburg<\/strong>
    \nIf you\u2019re looking for a family attraction where you can have hours of endless fun, check out     Ober Gatlinburg<\/a>, Gatlinburg\u2019s premier skiing destination. Even if you\u2019re visiting in the summer, Ober Gatlinburg is worth a visit and has something for the whole family, including your little ones. One place you\u2019ll have to visit is Kiddie Land, where your kids can play on swinging bridges, rope webs, ladders, trains, and more! They\u2019ll also get the chance to ride Ober Express, which runs around Kiddie Land all day. Other exciting things for little ones to do inside Ober Gatlinburg include playing mini golf, visiting the arcade, and trying their best to figure out the Amaze\u2019n Maze. And don\u2019t forget the Wildlife Encounter\u2014with river otters, bears, flying squirrels, turtles, and snakes\u2014for an exciting adventure your kids will never forget!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Of course, the best part about staying with Cabins For You is that you don\u2019t even have to leave your cabin for everyone in the family to have a great time. Call our reservation specialists today to find out about our fun-filled amenities, and bring your family to the Smokies for a vacation everyone will enjoy\u2014from the oldest to the youngest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Fun for the youngest kids in the Smokies The Smoky Mountains are the perfect vacation destination for all kinds of families, especially those with little ones! Sometimes, traveling with young kids can be a challenge. They are not old enough for this attraction or tall enough for that one. But in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you can find all kinds of options for even the youngest visitors to the Smokies. Below we\u2019ve listed four must-see attractions that will keep your little ones happy and entertained during their trip to the Smoky Mountains. And you know what that means\u2014when you\u2019re little […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3160,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[288],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3155"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11335,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3155\/revisions\/11335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}