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8 Best Things to Do in Hershey, PA

Roller coasters, chocolate and a company town built by Milton Hershey make this Pennsylvania stop a sweet getaway.

Hersheypark

Built for chocolate factory workers, this huge amusement park now draws crowds with themed areas, rides and plenty of places to eat.

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Hershey’s most prominent landmark offers tours that show how the town’s famous chocolate is made.

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Hershey Gardens

Milton Hershey dreamed of a rose garden, and it grew into a nearly 23-acre botanical garden with rare trees and a Japanese garden.

The Hershey Story

Permanent exhibits trace how Milton Hershey went from humble beginnings to building one of the world’s best-known chocolate companies.

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ZooAmerica

Across from Hersheypark, this zoo shows more than 200 species of native and exotic animals from across the United States.

Hershey Theatre

This historic 1,904-seat theater, designed by C. Emlen Urban, hosts musicals, dance and touring Broadway shows.

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Hershey Trolley Works

Ride a trolley with a guide who points out the chocolate factory, Highpoint Mansion, the Hershey school and other family landmarks.

Giant Center

Catch a Hershey Bears hockey game in this arena, which holds nearly 10,000 fans and hosts the team in the American Hockey League.

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