{"id":5597,"date":"2019-08-14T09:30:52","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T13:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=5597"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:45:42","slug":"family-fun-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/attractions\/family-fun-august.htm","title":{"rendered":"August Is Family Fun Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love hearing your little ones laugh, seeing your teens crack a smile, watching your parents play with the kids, or catching your grandparents steal a sweet kiss? Family is special \u2014 and spending time with them is so important, which is why a national 31-day holiday was established. Celebrated across the nation annually is Family Fun Month in August! This year create priceless memories with your loved ones in the Great Smoky Mountains. There\u2019s tons to do, more to explore, and lots of fun to be had together! Splash in your cabin\u2019s private pool<\/a>, wander through a multi-level aquarium, play mini golf on a rooftop, cheer for your favorite pirate crew at dinner, enjoy Southern favs from Paula Deen, hike to waterfalls in the national park, and bring home country chic souvenirs! And that\u2019s just the start to your family getaway in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN.<\/p>\n

Good Times at the Cabin<\/strong>
\nArrive to your cabin rental in the Smokies, where homey conveniences and fun amenities await \u2014 with Cabins for YOU. Ranging from 1-16 bedrooms and budget friendly to luxury, find the perfect cabin for your family vacation or reunion. Whip up a family feast in the fully equipped kitchen, pile everyone in the home theater for movie nights, play Marco Polo in the private indoor pool, host a family game tournament in the rec room, soak in the bubbly hot tub, and sip morning coffee in the rocking chair with majestic mountain views!<\/p>\n

Amenities for YOU<\/em>
\n\u2022 Mountain, river, wooded, or city views
\n\u2022 Outdoor hot tub
\n\u2022 Private indoor pool
\n\u2022 Theatre room
\n\u2022 Pool, foosball, shuffleboard, and air hockey tables
\n\u2022 Arcade games
\n\u2022 Big screen TVs
\n\u2022 King-size beds
\n\u2022 Fully equipped kitchen
\n\u2022 High-speed Wi-Fi<\/p>\n

Excitement at Attractions in Town<\/strong>
\nHead to in-town excitement in the Smoky Mountain famous cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Duel zipline with your sibling and play at a treehouse playground with your little ones at Anakeesta<\/a>. Give a smile to passing sharks overhead, be captivated as a penguin paints you a masterpiece, and give a mermaid a high-five (special summer event) at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies. Putt-putt with your parents on a rooftop with sweets galore at Crave Golf Club, featuring all-new thrilling Escape Games, too! Up for a splash-tastic time? Venture to Dollywood\u2019s Splash Country, where a lazy river, wave pool, and more water fun awaits!<\/p>\n

Family-friendly Attractions<\/em>
\n\u2022 Pigeon Forge Snow<\/a>
\n\u2022 TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena
\n\u2022 The Island
\n\u2022 Titanic Museum Attraction
\n\u2022 Ober Gatlinburg
\n\u2022 Parrot Mountain & Garden of Eden
\n\u2022 Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park<\/a>
\n\u2022 The Track \u2013 Pigeon Forge<\/p>\n

Adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/strong>
\nLace up your hiking boots, put on your cowboy hat, and grab your best tackle \u2014 \u2018cause it\u2019s time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains in the most visited national park in the nation! With 800+ miles of hiking trails and a multitude of outdoor activities, the national park is a must-visit on your family fun getaway. Horseback ride together through the lush valleys of Cades Cove, birdwatch with the kiddos in the forests, fly fish with Gramps in picturesque riverscapes, go off-roading with the whole family in a Pink Jeep, or tour the park with Granny in a helicopter!<\/p>\n

Outdoor Fun in the National Park<\/em>
\n\u2022 Hiking to Waterfalls
\n\u2022 Picnicking
\n\u2022 Cycling<\/a>
\n\u2022 Horseback Riding
\n\u2022 Exploring Historic Sites
\n\u2022 Fishing<\/p>\n

Mealtime Memories at Dinner Shows<\/strong>
\nWanna take your family out for a meal and entertainment? Why not combine the two with a memorable dinner show experience? There is a variety of dinner shows<\/a> in the area that appeal to every age and almost any audience and taste buds. Dive into a pirate drama that tells the tale of 2 crews who battle for Davey Jones\u2019 sunken treasure. Enter the arena where buffalo roam, music fills the air, and the North competes with the South for the win at Dolly Parton\u2019s Stampede. Or opt for comedy gold at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, where two families duke it out mountain style.<\/p>\n

Dinner Show Attractions<\/em>
\n\u2022 Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show
\n\u2022 Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
\n\u2022 The Grand Majestic Dinner Theater
\n\u2022 Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
\n\u2022 Dolly Parton\u2019s Stampede Dinner Attraction<\/p>\n

Souvenirs from Local Shops<\/strong>
\nJust as you can\u2019t leave the Smokies without family memories, you can\u2019t head home without a few souvenirs! Tour \u2018round the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community<\/a>, an 8-mile loop harboring the largest group of independent artisans in the nation. Meet local crafters hard at work \u2014 creating handwoven baskets, detailed wood carvings, landscape oil paintings, intricate jewelry, glass-blown ornaments, traditional moccasins, stunning pottery sets, handmade soaps, and oh-so-much more! Not to mention, there are tons of other unique boutiques in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.<\/p>\n

Fav Shops<\/em>
\n\u2022 The Village Shops
\n\u2022 The Incredible Christmas Place
\n\u2022 The Old Mill Square
\n\u2022 Ole Country Store
\n\u2022 Smoky Mountain Cat House<\/p>\n

Invite your family for tons of fun playing, dining, shopping, and making memories in the Great Smoky Mountains this August \u2014 aka Family Fun Month!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Love hearing your little ones laugh, seeing your teens crack a smile, watching your parents play with the kids, or catching your grandparents steal a sweet kiss? Family is special \u2014 and spending time with them is so important, which is why a national 31-day holiday was established. Celebrated across the nation annually is Family Fun Month in August! This year create priceless memories with your loved ones in the Great Smoky Mountains. There\u2019s tons to do, more to explore, and lots of fun to be had together! 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