If the heavenly smell of chocolate doesn’t get to you, then the exciting atmosphere will. Hershey was rated the #1 Amusement Park in the Northeast by FamilyFun Magazine. Hershey is just 30 minutes from Lancaster Country, 45 minutes from the historic Gettysburg Battlefield National Park, and just minutes from the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Milton Hershey wanted a real home town with tree lined streets, single and two family brick houses, and manicured lawns. He was concerned about providing adequate recreation and diversions, so he built a park that opened on April 24, 1907, and expanded rapidly over the next several years. Amusement rides, a swimming pool, and a ballroom were added. Soon, trolley cars and trains were bringing thousands of out-of-town visitors to the park. Many of the town’s impressive structures were built during the Great Depression, as part of Milton Hershey’s ‘Great Building Campaign’, to provide jobs. It was then that monumental structures such as THE HOTEL HERSHEY, community center, theatre, sports arena and stadium were constructed, transforming the town into a major tourist attraction that continues to grow in popularity each year.

Hershey park offers fun and excitement for every member of the family, and is home to over 60 rides and attractions, including 10 thrilling roller coasters, 6 drenching water rides, and over two dozen kiddie rides. HERSHEY’S Factory Works is hands-on, and this dynamic new attraction gives visitors the opportunity to experience a real HERSHEY’S KISSES chocolates manufacturing line, and order mouth watering personalized desserts from their very own entertaining bakers, and if you have filled up on too much chocolate, then just stroll over to the Hershey Gardens. The beautifully organized themed gardens offers seasonal displays, beautiful rare trees, an amazing outdoor Butterfly House, and 7,000 breathtaking roses. HERSHEY also offers winter events and has now for over 20 years. Christmas in Hershey is like nothing else. HERSHEYPARK’s CHRISTMAS CANDYLANE is the centerpiece of this townwide celebration, decorated with more than one million twinkling lights, including their KISSMAS Tree. With a calendar packed full of holiday attractions, events, and activities, Hershey is the perfect place for a traditional family getaway any time of the year.