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Hershey

· Hershey, PA

Why you should go…

Hershey, Pennsylvania grew up around Milton Hershey's chocolate factory and today draws visitors for Hershey's Chocolate World, Hersheypark, the AACA Museum, and street lamps shaped like chocolate kisses along Chocolate Avenue. The Hershey Partnership is the area's chamber of commerce, promoting the town as a year-round destination.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hershey, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Hershey's Chocolate World

    Free

    A free chocolate-themed attraction next to Hersheypark, with a candy ride, tastings, and the world's largest Hershey's store.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Foodie Favorite

    Yokl Tours

    $50+

    Guided trolley and walking food tours through local restaurants and shops in the Hershey area.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Crossroads Antique Mall

    Free

    Two-story antique co-op in a historic Hershey barn with about 70 vendors of collectibles.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Lebanon Valley

    Free

    A rural Pennsylvania Dutch Country region of farm towns, trails, and craft-food trails.

    8.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pennsylvania Tourism Office

    Free

    Pennsylvania's state tourism office in Harrisburg, publisher of the official Visit PA travel guide and website.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Cumberland Valley

    Free

    South-central Pennsylvania valley around Carlisle, known for its Beer Trail, Ice Cream Trail, and small-town charm.

    21 mi awayMore like this