Hershey

Best known for Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Hershey thrives today on what began as a vision of Milton S. Hershey to build a model town to meet the basic, recreational, and cultural needs of the factory workers. Hershey is not incorporated as a town or city, but is actually a municipality known as Derry Township.

• 🌍 Milton Hershey School, ☏ +1 717 520-2000. Milton Hershey gave his whole fortune to this school after his wife Catherine died in 1918. Mr. Hershey and his wife could not have children, so they wanted to build a school for orphan boys; Hershey Industrial School. The school was then built in 1909. Its mission was to nurture and educate children with social and financial needs to lead fulfilling and productive lives. The school is a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children of low income, limited, or social need. It offers a positive, structured home life year around, ranging from Pre Kindergarten to 12th grade education. The campus has 1,364 students from Pre-K to 12th grade, 660 are male, and 704 are female. 47% of the students are Caucasian, 47% being African American, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 9% being Native American or other. The school provides housing, which includes all meals, uniformed and leisure clothing, free educations, and leisure activities, including varsity sports, intramurals, and clubs. At the end, or term of each student's schooling, trade, military, or college is partially paid for with the Continuing Education Scholarship. Each student must meet certain standards to receive this scholarship. 
• 🌍 Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave, ☏ +1 717 534-3405, HersheyBoxOffice@HersheyPA.com. Opened in 1933, Hershey Theatre often hosts off-Broadway shows, concerts, and other entertainment. Prices vary. (updated Feb 2022)

• 🌍 Hersheypark (Hershey Park), 100 W. Hersheypark Dr, toll-free: +1 800-HERSHEY (4377439). Hours varies depending up on season. An amusement park with many rides, games, shops, food stands, and shows. Fun for all ages. ~$60. (updated Jul 2019)
• 🌍 Hershey's Chocolate World, 251 Park Blvd, ☏ +1 717 534-4900. Great for children. A free tour experience shows the workings of how cocoa beans become Hershey's chocolate. The tour ends with a free sample. Other attractions available at Hershey's chocolate world include a "factory works" experience, a Trolley tour of the town, a food court, a 3D show, and shops with souvenirs and plenty of Hershey's products. price varies. 
• 🌍 Zoo America, 30 Park Ave, ☏ +1 717 534-3900. A wildlife zoo open year round. ~$9. 
• 🌍 The Hershey Story, 63 W Chocolate Ave, ☏ +1 717 534-3439. 10AM - 5PM most days. A museum about Milton S. Hershey. ~ $10. 
• 🌍 Giant Center, 550 W. Hersheypark Dr, ☏ +1 717 534-3911. Holds events such as Hershey Bears Ice Hockey, high school graduations, high school sporting events, cheerleading competitions, and concerts. prices vary. 
• 🌍 Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Rd, ☏ +1 717 533-2360. Includes golf, tennis, swimming and other fun family activities in a beautiful scenery. Also provides fine dining for an affordable cost. prices vary. 
• 🌍 Cocoa Castle, 605 Cocoa Ave. A large wooden jungle gym built for children to run around and play. Located off of main strip in Hershey, near public library. 
• 🌍 Hershey Public Pool, 605 Cocoa Ave, ☏ +1 717 533-7138. A public pool, portions open year round. Bring your own towel. ~$9. 
• 🌍 Indian Echo Caverns, 368 Middletown Rd, ☏ +1 717 566-8131. A 45 min tour of the Caverns. Temperature in the caverns is a constant 52 degrees F, bring a jacket even in summer. ~$13. 
• 🌍 Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, ☏ +1 717 534-3492. 23 acres of seasonal displays, theme gardens, children's gardens and the outdoor Butterfly House. ~$10. 
• 🌍 Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, ☏ +1 717 533-6555. 
• Antique Auto Museum at Hershey, 161 Museum Dr (Just off PA-39, north of Hershey), ☏ +1 717 566-7100. 9AM-5PM. A museum of Antique and Classic Cars. ~$10. 

• 🌍 Hershey's Chocolate World, 251 Park Blvd, ☏ +1 717 534-4900. Great for children. A free tour experience shows the workings of how cocoa beans become Hershey's chocolate. The tour ends with a free sample. Other attractions available at Hershey's chocolate world include a "factory works" experience, a Trolley tour of the town, a food court, a 3D show, and shops with souvenirs and plenty of Hershey's products. price varies. (updated Apr 2023)
• The Jeweler at the Hotel Hershey Located at the Hotel Hershey. Features jewelry, watches and gifts from over 18 different jewelry lines in stock.
• Amish Country Perfect for finding rare and special antiques. See Lancaster (Pennsylvania).
• 🌍 Tanger Outlets, 46 Outlet Square (Along PA-743, just east of Hershey Park.), ☏ +1 717-520-1236. About 60 various Outlet stores. 

• Cocoa Grill. Small diner located on Hershey Park Drive. (updated Dec 2017)
• What If Cafe. 

• Hershey Grill Has an extensive wine list.
• The Bears Den Features a full bar.
• Iberian Lounge Premium Spirits.
• Tröegs Brewery Craft Brewery with an upscale snack bar.

• 🌍 Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey, 749 E. Chocolate Ave, ☏ +1 717 533-8400, fax: +1 717 520-1892. Discover spacious accommodations, an indoor pool and complimentary hot breakfast, an extended-stay suites hotel. 
• 🌍 The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Rd, ☏ +1 717 533-2171, fax: +1 717 534-8887. There are 4 different restaurants to eat in within the hotel. Features The Chocolate Spa, a spa with chocolate themed treatment names to relax you after a long day at the park. There is also a three hole practice golf course. Fitness center, pools, sports and recreation available. Cocoa Kids club available for children. 
• 🌍 Hershey Lodge. West Chocolate Av. at University Dr., 717-533-3311. A resort that caters to the kids. Kids have their own check in desk and Hershey characters often make appearances. Four restaurants and three other food related options for those not wanting to have a sit-down restaurant experience. Guests can use the spa at The Hotel Hershey. 
• SpringHill Suites Hershey, 115 Museum Dr, ☏ +1 717 583-2222, toll-free: +1-877-720-1291, fax: +1 717 583-2111. 
• Rodeway Inn & SuitesRodeway Inn & Suites, 43 W. Areba Ave, ☏ +1 717 533-7054, fax: +1 717 533-3405. 
• Holiday Inn Express – Hershey (Hershey, PA Hotel), 610 Walton Avenue Hummelstown, ☏ +1 717-583-0500. 
• Comfort Inn, 1200 Mae St, ☏ +1 717 566-2050. 
• Hersheypark Camping Resort, 1200 Sweet St. Hummelstown, ☏ +1 717 534-8999. A campground equipped for campers sleeping in cabins, tents, or RVs. The campground features swimming pools, a gym, horseshoes, arts and crafts, basketball and volleyball courts and a gift shop. Bathrooms and showers are available. Open year round. ~$50. 

If you have an Emergency, call 911.

• 🌍 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Hershey Hospital), 500 University Dr, ☏ +1 717 531-8521. Open 24x7. Penn State University's Hospital in Hershey. 

Nearby destinations suitable for day trips include:

• Allentown — Pennsylvania's third largest city is feisty and rich in tradition.
• Gettysburg — Explore Civil War country.
• Harrisburg — Explore the Capital of Pennsylvania.
• Lancaster — Explore Amish country.
• York — Explore Central PA country.