5 Tips for a Kid-Friendly Vacation in a Pigeon Forge Cabin

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January 17, 2017

If you’re planning a trip with the whole family, you just can’t beat a visit to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! To help you plan the perfect getaway, we put together 6 tips for a kid-friendly getaway to Pigeon Forge.

1. Bring Friends or Extended Family

There are properties all over the area with large cabins – even large enough for up to 80+ guests. Depending on the size of your family, you might consider bringing along some friends or relatives with kids. You could rent a large Pigeon Forge cabin, which will give everyone plenty of space.

Vacationing with friends or extended family ensures that the kids will always have playmates during your trip! It will be fun for the adults as well, as you can enjoy socializing together in the cabin and exploring the area. Sharing a large cabin with another family is also a great way to save money on your vacation.

Start by taking a look at our favorite Pigeon Forge cabin rental companies.

2. Choose a Cabin With Gamesfamily playing jenga

Many of our vacation cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge TN have pool tables and game rooms. Games are a great bonding experiences for families. Organizing something like a foosball tournament with your entire group is a great way to spend the afternoon or evening. Some cabins also come with board games or arcade games, too.

Having plenty of in-cabin entertainment means you won’t always have to be out and about to keep the kids occupied. Staying at a cabin with a game room also also ensures that the kids will have something to do in case it rains during your vacation. Don’t forget – you can always bring your family’s favorite games along as well!

3. Visit Some Family-Friendly Attractions in the Area

The Pigeon Forge area offers many attractions and activities that are fun for people of all ages. This includes miniature golf, Dollywood, WonderWorks, ziplining, whitewater rafting, and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium, to name just a few of the possibilities. Give your kids some input on what to do, and they are guaranteed to have a great time on your trip!

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Kids in swimming pool4. Go Swimming

When you select a Pigeon Forge cabin with an indoor pool or pool access, the whole family will be able to cool off in the water whenever you feel like it. Spending a day at the swimming pool is always a hit with kids, too, and there’s also a few community pools in the area to visit. In addition to being excellent exercise and a great way to beat the heat, the pool also tends to be a social hub where you can meet other visitors to the area and your kids can make new friends.

5. Plan Movie Nights

Most cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge TN come with amenities such as flat screen TVs, DVD players and WiFi, so you can watch your favorite movies and TV shows while you’re here. After a full day of exploring the Pigeon Forge area, make a big bowl of popcorn and have a fun movie night with the whole family right in your cabin. There are plenty of RedBox rentals in the area, so you can easily pick up the latest family-friendly DVD releases.

Final Thoughts

How do you spend time with your kids in Pigeon Forge? What are some of their favorite things to do?