Hershey Attractions
Hershey is synonymous with the chocolate company that Milton Hershey founded 1903. Today the town attractions millions of visitors per year, drawn to the chocolate and the amusement park. Summer weekends, especially, are teeming with families.
Hershey, to the east of Harrisburg, is known to Americans as the place where the country's favorite chocolate was first made in 1903 by M. S. Hershey - an event and a product which are celebrated in Hershey's Chocolate World.
Hershey, to the east of Harrisburg, is known to Americans as the place where the country's favorite chocolate was first made in 1903 by M. S. Hershey - an event and a product which are celebrated in Hershey's Chocolate World.
Founders Hall
Founders Hall is a tribute to Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine. The building includes a banquet hall, chapel/auditorium and rotunda.
Founders Hall
c/o Milton Hershey School, Box 830
Hershey, PA 17033-0830
United States
c/o Milton Hershey School, Box 830
Hershey, PA 17033-0830
United States
Phone 1 (717) 520-2000
Fax 1 (717) 520-2117
Hershey Gardens
The 23-acre Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 as a rose garden and now includes many other flowers, shrubs and tree specimens such as Japanese maple. The outdoor Butterfly House, located within the Children's garden, contains more than 400 North American butterflies.
Hershey Museum
The Hershey Museum displays the history of the company, Hershey's chocolate-making machines, and American Indian and Inuit art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 4 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 9.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 7.50 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Hershey Park
Hershey Park is the town's main attraction, 90 acres of rides for kids and adults. Built in 1906 originally as a recreational area for Hershey's workers, the park has now blossomed to over 50 rides. Admission here also covers nearby ZooAmerica.
Hershey's Chocolate World
Chocolate World is a tour of a mock factory where visitors sit in little plastic cars which move them along conveyor belt exhibits which tell the story of making chocolate. A chocolate sample is given, and there's a chocolate store open.
Indian Echo Caverns
Indian Echo Caverns offers tours that take visitors past stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone and lakes. Visitors can also pan for gems at Gem Mill Junction.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 29 to September 4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 5 to April 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 13.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 11.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Pastor's Study and Academy
Built in 1724, the Pastor's Study and Academy is one of Hershey's most historic buildings. It is enclosed in glass and can only be viewed from the outside.
Derry Presbyterian Church
248 East Derry Road
Hershey, PA 17033
United States
248 East Derry Road
Hershey, PA 17033
United States
Phone 1 (717) 533-9667
Fax 1 (717) 531-2327
ZooAmerica
ZooAmerica is a wildlife area next to Hersheypark. There's a combined ticket for both attractions, but a separate ticket is available for the zoo itself. ZooAmerica focuses on wildlife conservation projects, including the breeding of a variety of endangered species.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 8 & under | $ 8.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
