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The Hershey Story, Hershey, PA

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The Hershey Story

The Hershey Story is a museum in Hershey, PA, part of the Lancaster & Amish Country guide. Cost: under $25.

63 W Chocolate Ave · Hershey, PA

Why you should go…

The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, follows Milton S. Hershey from struggling entrepreneur to chocolate maker, town builder and philanthropist. A coin you get at the front desk activates more than 30 animated stories, and the exhibits include the only recording of Mr. Hershey's voice and the canceled check he wrote to the White Star Line before skipping the Titanic. In the Chocolate Lab you learn how chocolate goes from bean to bar and make a treat to take home.

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What's around here?

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

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    Hersheypark

    $50+

    Spend a day on roller coasters and family rides at Milton Hershey's 1906 park, with a water park and zoo included.

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  • 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.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Hershey

    Free

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

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Pennsylvania State Police Museum

    Under $25

    A museum in Hershey on the history of the Pennsylvania State Police, with exhibits on famous crimes and trooper training.

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  • Museums
    History Buff

    AACA Museum

    Under $25

    Three floors of historic cars, buses, and motorcycles near Hersheypark.

    1.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Civil War Museum

    Under $25

    Large Harrisburg museum with Civil War-era artifacts, manuscripts and exhibits spanning the causes, battles and legacy of the war.

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