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Hersheypark, Hershey, PA

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Hersheypark

100 W. Hersheypark Dr · Hershey, PA

Why you should go…

Milton S. Hershey opened Hersheypark in 1906 as a leisure park for the employees of his chocolate company, and it has grown into a 121-acre theme park with 14 roller coasters. Admission covers the rides, The Boardwalk water park and ZooAmerica, an 11-acre zoo with more than 200 animals from five regions of North America. The calendar runs past summer into a Halloween season and then Christmas Candylane from November to January.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

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

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hersheypark, 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.

    0.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Hershey

    Free

    Chocolatetown, USA: the Pennsylvania town built around the Hershey chocolate legacy.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Foodie Favorite

    Yokl Tours

    $50+

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

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Troegs Independent Brewing

    Free

    Independent Hershey brewery with a self-guided tour, tasting room and beer garden serving year-round and seasonal craft beers.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Where The Wild Things Play

    Under $25

    Indoor playground near Hershey with themed play stations for children under 10.

    3.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Challenge Family Fun Center

    Under $25

    Mini golf, arcade games, and batting cages midway between Harrisburg and Hershey.

    3.4 mi awayMore like this