Hershey Area Attractions

Home to more than 70 attractions, including 14 coasters, an entire water park, and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. Plus, enjoy live entertainment and seasonal events including Spring Weekends, Hersheypark Summer Season, Hersheypark Halloween, and Hersheypark Christmas Candylane.

A year round, 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark. Learn about more than 200 animals from five regions of North America. Admission is included with a Hersheypark ticket or choose to visit only the Zoo and pay separately at the off-street entrance.

Visit Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction and Create Your Own Candy Bar, take a free chocolate-making ride and enjoy the Really Big 4D Show, which brings Hershey's Characters to life.

This 23-acre botanical gem features 11 distinct theme gardens, including the Historic Hershey Rose Garden with a brilliant assortment of 5,600 roses, and the Children's Garden, where you can walk among 300 butterflies in the popular Butterfly house.

The Hershey Story is nestled in the heart of Chocolate Town, U.S.A. This museum brings Milton S. Hershey's legacy as an innovator, businessman, and philanthropist to life.

Take a glimpse of Hershey's rich history in this one-of-a-kind ride! Singing trolley conductors take you on a fascinating journey that's fun for all ages. Hershey Trolleys depart from Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction.

Located in downtown Hershey, this magnificent theatre is the area's premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and dance attractions, and world-renowned entertainers.

Year-round excitement can be found in Hershey at Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, and the Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium.

The Hershey Bears hit the ice at Giant Center from October through April. They have won more league championships than any other franchise and are the American Hockey League affiliate to the Washington Capitals NHL team.

Founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1909 as a school for orphan boys, today the Milton Hershey School serves as an opportunity of a lifetime for children in financial and social need from all over America. To find out more about the story of Milton Hershey and his school, visit Founders Hall.

The Hershey Resorts offer an array of shopping choices, including Hershey's products and apparel at Sweet Memories Gift Shop at Hershey Lodge and a collection of seven boutiques at The Shops at The Hotel Hershey. We are also within 5 minutes of the Tanger Outlets.

From horseless carriages to muscle cars, explore one of a kind interactive automobile experience guaranteed to educate and fascinate visitors of all ages.

Extend your Hershey getaway with an exciting trip to our favorite family attractions in nearby Harrisburg, Gettysburg, and Lancaster!

Harrisburg
Harrisburg is home to the State Capitol Building, award-winning state museum, and the National Civil War Museum. For information, call 1-800-995-0969 or 1-800-VISIT PA (847-4872).

Gettysburg
Experience authentic Civil War history at Gettysburg Battlefield National Park, the American Civil War Museum, and many other historical attractions. For information, call 717-334-6274.

Lancaster
Step back in time with a visit to PA Dutch country home to America's oldest Amish settlement. Enjoy Dutch-style food and visit the museums and local cultural attractions.