Cherished deeply, our children represent new life, steady growth, and the future. Bringing smiles for miles and warmth to our hearts, they deserve to be healthy and happy \u2014 always. Unfortunately, there are children around the world who do not have loving parents, government rights, or proper care. They deserve better, and the United Nations began a movement to see to this in 1954.<\/p>\n
Established in 1959, Universal Children\u2019s Day is an annual global observance that takes place on November 20. The idea is to create international awareness for children\u2019s rights, to improve the welfare of children, and promote togetherness. After all, every child should be given a multitude of opportunities to succeed in life.<\/p>\n
Observe this Universal Children\u2019s Day 2019 by spreading the word and spending quality time with your kids and grandkids in the Great Smoky Mountains. Brimming with attractions in town, outdoor adventures in the most-visited national park, and cabin fun<\/a>, the Smokies is the perfect place to celebrate your kiddos with kid-friendly activities galore!<\/p>\n Play in Town \u2022 Dollywood<\/a> \u2014 a huge Smoky Mountain amusement park with rides, live performances, shops, an eagle enclosure, and Southern treats<\/p>\n \u2022 Great Smoky Mountain Wheel \u2014 a favorite at The Island (shopping and entertainment complex) that takes you high in the sky for panoramic views of the Smokies<\/p>\n \u2022 Ober Gatlinburg \u2014 a mountain adventure with an indoor ice rink, mountain coaster, wildlife encounter, classic carousel, restaurants, and boutiques<\/p>\n \u2022 Pigeon Forge Snow<\/a> \u2014 an indoor snow park (first of its kind) with snow tubing as the star plus a snow playroom and snack bar<\/p>\n \u2022 Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies \u2014 an award-winning aquarium with 2 levels of sea critters plus unique experiences (including playing with penguins!)<\/p>\n \u2022 Anakeesta \u2014 an aerial adventure park with duel ziplining, a treetop skywalk (longest in North America), a botanical garden, and a treehouse village<\/p>\n \u2022 Crave Golf Club<\/a> \u2014 a fun attraction with indoor and rooftop mini golf, escape rooms, mini bowling, and a sweets shop<\/p>\n \u2022 MagiQuest \u2014 an interactive live-action, role-playing game with mysteries that can only be solved with magic (wands provided)<\/p>\n \u2022 MORE \u2014 an honest comment that there are too many awesome attractions to list them all!<\/p>\n
\nZooming on adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, creating snow angels year-round, learning about underwater creatures, unleashing the magic within, putt-putting on a rooftop, and more await in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN! Whether your children are big or small or short or tall, there\u2019s something for every age in these bustling towns. And your inner child will be quite pleased as well\u2026even excited!<\/p>\n