Hersheypark

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Hersheypark, Pennsylvania

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Family theme park founded in 1906 as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company containing 76 rides and attractions, as well as a zoo

General Information

Hours:
Hours vary by season.
Typically open spring through early January.
Summer operating hours are commonly 10:00am to 9:00pm or later.
Check the official calendar for current daily hours.
Fees:
Single-day admission pricing varies by date and season.
Discounts are available when purchasing online in advance.
Season passes and multi-day tickets are also available.
Pet Policy:
Pets are not permitted inside Hersheypark.
Closest cities with hotels:
Hershey, PA (onsite and surrounding area)
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Halloween, and Christmas Candylane; best visited from late spring through fall for the full ride lineup and water park operations.
Location:
100 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Website:
hersheypark.com

How to Get There

From Hershey, PA (0–3 mi): Take Hersheypark Drive east toward the entertainment complex, follow signs for Hersheypark, and continue to the main entrance at 100 W Hersheypark Drive.

Overview

Hersheypark is a family theme park in Hershey, about 15 miles east of Harrisburg and 95 miles west of Philadelphia. Milton S. Hershey founded it in 1906 as a leisure park for employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company, and today it covers more than 110 acres with roughly 76 rides and attractions, including coasters and a water park. Its first roller coaster, the Wild Cat, opened in 1923, and it is known for a chocolate-themed atmosphere and a Christmas Candylane event from November to January.

Highlights

  • Rides: coasters, water rides, and kids' areas
  • ZooAmerica: an 11-acre zoo with more than 200 animals from five North American regions, open year-round and included with admission
  • Shows: the Hersheypark Aquatheatre and Music Box Theatre, with seasonal spring, summer, Halloween, and Christmas shows
  • Hershey's Chocolate World: adjacent visitors' center with shops, restaurants, and a chocolate factory tour ride

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