Local attractions use cabin fever to draw customers

While it would be a stretch to compare this to a Hollywood horror movie, cabin fever can still be a nightmare.

Our friends at Merriam-Webster define it as an unhappy and impatient feeling that comes from being indoors for too long.

For parents, it’s a very real problem those in the indoor entertainment industry hope to solve.

"We have been together since Monday,” expressed Lisa Crowe.

There is no love lost between Crowe and her daughters. It was simply time to get out.

"And with my job, I work on college campuses and they’re all closed this week as well, so we had cabin fever and we needed to get out,” says Crowe.

Their solution? SkyZone Lexington.

"Cabin Fever is something that has played into our hands, actually,” said John Sanders.

Sanders is the operations manager at SkyZone, explaining how people packed into the indoor trampoline park Thursday as schools across the area remain closed due to inclement conditions.

Only a few minutes away, John Hunt and family enjoy a slice of pizza in their little slice of heaven away from the confines of home. They spent part of the day at Champs.

"You’re going to go insane, trust me,” said Hunt.

It’s insanity, owner Nick Champa looks to prevent.

"Mom and dad, when they make that phone call, they’re like, ‘what are we going to do, are you open, PLEASE be open.’ They want to get the kids out and do something,” said Champa.

"You could be cooped up too long, you know, cabin fever sets in,” said Hunt.