Milton hershey, the founder of hershey, was supposed to be in the titanic. Best and worst time to go to hersheypark as with any amusement park, weekends and the summer months are generally very busy. For 2019, you will use form 1040 or, if you were born before january 2, 1955, you have the option to use new. There are 7 regions currently in the park, with an 8th under construction and due to open in 2020. The only day we had to visit hersheypark was a saturday, and that is not usually a good day to visit a major theme park during the summer months. Hersheypark hours, tickets, seasons hershey, pennsylvania. Plan a visit for your family to hershey the sweetest place on earth and make sweet memories that will last a lifetime. Hershey, as a leisure park for the employees of the hershey chocolate company, as of 2012, the park is wholly and privately owned by hershey. Hersheyparkr is the premier historic family amusement and water park with something for everyone. For more than 20 years, that seed of an idea was cultivated in a variety of ways before being formalized in. You could probably smell the fun from a mile away great things to do with kids in the usa. Once youve parked, ride a tram right to the front gate, and dont forget to use the find my car.
Mar 24, 2020 although we are old timers going to hershey park, we still enjoyed the day. These pointers were extremely helpful as i had not done as much research beforehand aside from the. Hersheypark in hershey, pennsylvania is home to roller coasters, the boardwalk and zoo america. Hersheypark is what drew us into taking a family vacation in hershey, pa. Perhaps the most thrilling ride in the park, skyrush climbs 200 feet, accelerates to 75 mph, as it soars down an 85degree first drop, and includes five moments of freefloating airtime. Thethe kiss lamps in hershey, alternating between wrapped and unwrapped, were first installed in 1963. Jul 05, 2017 i visited hersheypark for the first time last week.
Seating view photos from seats at hershey park stadium, section 5. Hersheypark 100 w hershey park dr, hershey, pa 17033. Guide to hersheypark, hersheypark stadium, hershey hotels. Feel free to download the pdf version of the hershey, pa map so that you can easily access it while you travel without any means to the internet. One moms guide to visiting hersheypark our three peas. Enter the desired value and click the load arrow to the right of the appropriate field. Help hershey bar, reese, and kiss solve the oneofakind 4d chocolate mystery, immerse your five senses in the hershey s chocolate tasting experience, take a guided tour around town aboard the hershey trolley works, and complete your visit with the authentic hershey s create your own candy bar experience. We have your guide on all the insider tips that will make your visit a splash. Official 2007 map of the hershey theme park in hershey, pa. Hersheypark has 14 roller coasters, with a 15th under construction to open in 2020, the most of any amusement park in pennsylvania. There are so many fun things to do in hershey in addition to hershey park, including hershey gardens, chocolate world and the hershey story. With highflying times at hersheypark, sweet memories at hershey s chocolate world attraction and fullbloom fun at hershey gardens, there is so much to see, do, and experience. Hershey decided to build and grow his massive chocolate making factories and later opened hersheypark as a place for his employees to enjoy themselves.
Please check our website for most up to date information. Hersheypark hershey all you need to know before you go. Learn about hersheypark hours, ticket information, rides, deals, seasonal offerings, and more. Headed to hershey park with family for the 4th of july.
Last time wife and i were there, she was pregnant with our now 6 year old. Access study documents, get answers to your study questions, and connect with real tutors for go 141dl. A map of hersheypark from every season between 1972 and 1988 is represented in this slideshow, except for one 1976. Hershey park was founded by candy magnate milton s. Hershey road campground 1590 hershey rd elizabethtown, pa 17022. View maps for hersheypark summer season, hersheypark in the dark, hersheypark christmas candylane, and springtime in the park seasonal events. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is lebanon 2 w which is approximately 10 miles away and has an elevation of 450 feet 102 feet higher than hershey park. So i came up with 5 tips for pulling off an awesome birthday celebration at hershey park. Cocoa cruiser hd onride pov front hersheypark fall 2015. They have plenty of rides of all sizes and thrill levels to suit all ages.
Apr 29, 2015 stay at the official resorts of hersheypark. The dualtrack ride is a racing and dueling coaster. Form 1040 department of the treasuryinternal revenue service. All words, designs, and phrases appearing in bold, italics, andor with the symbol. Hershey park official map 100 w hersheypark drive hershey. Prior to visiting, i received some tips and recommendations from friends and coaster101 readers. Like most theme parks, hersheypark also has themed regions of the park.
I had such an amazing time during sweet welcome in hershey pa. As he laid out his model industrial town, milton hershey set aside 150 acres of land for a park. If you live close by or planning to go to hersheypark multiple times throughout the year, you need to get a season pass. Girl scout sashvest please try to iron it so its not wrinkled girl scout backpack empty clothes for 2 days saturday in park and sunday for ride home. This is a list of hersheypark attractions giving an overview of the rides and attractions, as well as information about the rides or attractions themselves.
Milton hershey, the founder of hersheypark and the hershey chocolate factory, started this wellknown amusement park from nothing but a picnic area. The hershey train stop became the destination for hundreds of people every weekend. For me, free parking was a huge bonus to me and you get to park pretty close to the park. Hersheypark stadium hershey tickets, schedule, seating. In 2015, hershey efforts were again recognized for its environmental, social, and governance performance by being named to both the dow jones sustainability world index and the north america index. Looking for recommendations for where the best spots to watch the fireworks are, and any good places to eat.
Find 1 listings related to map hershey amusement park in hershey on. Cocoa cruiser is a standard helix kiddie coaster built by zamperla. Discover why the best days are hershey days with over 70 rides including thrilling coasters, live entertainment, 20 kiddie rides, water rides and. Harris county home constable precinct 1 constable precinct 5 constable.
Hersheys present to the town was the wild cat, a new roller coaster. Tickets are valid all summer long so you can buy now and play later. The theme park features roller coasters, 15 water attractions and 26 kiddie rides throughout the park. Hersheypark known as hershey park until 1970 is a family theme park situated in hershey, derry township, pennsylvania, united states, about 15 miles 24 km east of harrisburg, and 95 miles 153 km west of philadelphia.
Groups of 20 or more can save more than 55% on prepurchased summer hersheypark tickets and enjoy handson learning experiences during our 6 education days. Load location load a location by coordinates, location name or zip code. See the view from your seat at hershey park stadium. Should have walked to tram 1 and gotten on earlier. Hershey is the destination for thrilling attractions, exciting entertainment, and deliciously sweet hershey s chocolate.
Hersheypark, located in the appropriatelynamed hershey, pa, is 2 hours west via i76 from philadelphia. We use tracking tools for a variety of reasons, including to recognize new and past website visitors, better understand your interests, serve you interestbased ads and analyze our traffic. Hersheypark is home to the top10 wooden coaster, lightning racer. Milton hershey recognized that opportunities for recreation would be critical to the success of his planned model town. Im planning on going to hershey in about 2 weeks and we have already purchased our tickets. As of 2015, if you purchase day passes, you can enter the park the day prior starting 2 112 hours before park closing. Hershey is popularly called chocolatetown, usa, and is also referred to as the sweetest place on earth. Feb 06, 2020 just returned from our first visit to hershey park and we loved it. The two main arteries running through hershey are u. For the list of former regions in hersheypark, see list of former hersheypark attractions, past park regions.
As a former resident of florida i was expecting something like the disney parks but in my opinion hershey park is much better. After several trips over the past few years i pretty much have it down to a science with my family. This gave my 6yearold son several ideas for plotting out our daily agenda. Jun 07, 2011 hersheypark over the next decade posted on june 7, 2011 by coasterbgw recently, a lively debate has erupted over a possible expansion of the monorail and about expanding the park in the future. Hershey park topo map in dauphin county, pennsylvania. The two roads merge at the western end of hershey, at an interchange with pennsylvania. The company was also honored as one of corporate responsibility magazines 100 best corporate citizens, and as a 2015 worlds most ethical. Hersheypark is the name of a theme park that is located in hershey, pennsylvania. Hersheypark known as hershey park until 1970 is a family theme park situated in hershey, derry township, pennsylvania, united states, about 15 miles east of harrisburg, and 95 miles west of philadelphia.
Hershey park packing list remember pack in a small duffle bag or backpack. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature. Last month i spent a fabulous weekend in hershey pa for sweet welcome 2015. Aug 06, 2015 one moms guide to visiting hersheypark. Get ready for thrilling coasters, fun family rides, and an entire water park. As the park continued to develop, the railroad offered various stops to this hershey location from many of the larger surrounding cities including. Campsites range from primitive tent only no services to full services with 30 andor 50 amp connections. Take a break from all the thrills with a ride on the monorail, located in the founders way area. Hershey park official map see map details from created 5182007.
Enjoy an elevated, roundtrip audio tour over hersheypark, zooamerica north american wildlife park, and parts of historic downtown hershey. If you are spending the day at hersheypark, you will certainly want to indulge in some of the great food and beverage choices. Family friendly fun for everyone when you experience the park, enjoy chocolate treats to take in a concert at hersheypark stadium. This was originally published on september 24, 2015. Make the most of your visit to hersheypark a visit to an amusement park can be a costly adventure but with tips from the experts here in hershey, you can learn about ways to save. The lot can be accessed 2 hours before hersheypark opens. Here are some tips for making the most of your visit to the park, with a few tips for dining and other attractions. The boardwalk at hersheypark will open for the summer season saturday, may 27, and it promises to bring 1,7,000 gallons of fun. This is your complete guide to hersheypark, hershey hotels and concerts at hershey. Hershey park stadium, section 5 a view from my seat. Planning the perfect visit to hersheypark is everything. Save more than 40% tickets are valid all summer long so you can buy now and play later.
See more ideas about hershey park, park and amusement park rides. May 18, 2007 edit this map hershey park official map near 100 w. Staying over night the night before hand is always the best option for us when it is a drive like that as we can get a. Founded in 1903, the park was exclusive for the hershey chocolate company employees to visit and have picnics only. Enjoy unlimited yearround visits to hersheypark and zooamerica, plus sweet perks like free parking, early access to select rides, and more with your season pass. Map of the hershey park in hershey pennsylvania on. Suzanne rowan kelleher is a nationally recognized family travel expert and an awardwinning travel writer and editor. Hersheypark currently has 76 rides and water attractions. Set in central pennsylvania just 15 miles east of harrisburg, hershey is famous for its chocolate heritage and its hersheypark theme park. Hersheypark height requirements and ride restrictions. Hershey s chocolates are still made in hershey, a town founded by the candymaker milton s. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Instructions for form 1040 internal revenue service. It was known as hershey park for several decades until the name was consolidated into a single word in 1970.
She could only ride the railroad and is looking forward to going back. Save up to 40% on your summer getaway to the official resorts of hersheypark. Hersheypark known as hershey park until 1970 is a family theme park located in hershey, pennsylvania, about 15 miles 24 km east of harrisburg, and 95 miles 153 km west of philadelphia. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the hershey chocolate company. Myself along with five other bloggers were invited to learn all about hershey pa. The roaring twenties brought even more new rides to hershey park including a small ferris wheel, the aeroplane swing with electric lights and streamers, and the skooter. The owner of the hershey chocolate company surveyed a nearby area of land, which was to become a leisure park for the employees of his chocolate company.
Pennsylvanias hersheypark is a familythemed amusement park located in derry township. Route 322, which comes into hershey from the west and southeast. Arrived around noon and hershey park was very crowded. The history of hersheypark begins with the founding of the town of hershey in 1903. For more information visit or call 1888hiajets or 7179483900. Hershey park hershey pennsylvania for us one of our local ones i say local even though it is about 2. Groups of 20 or more can save more than 55% on prepurchased summer hersheypark tickets.
Hershey park images of america by pamela cassidy whitenack sep, 2006. We know what works for each of us and we set out to enjoy our ti. Great bear is an inverted coaster, which means that the trains hang suspended from the track. Genuine hospitality, thrilling rides and attractions, water fun and live entertainment are all part of the authentic hershey experience. Major airlines operate out of hia with nearly 100 daily flights to and from harrisburg for your convenience, including direct flights from most major eastern cities. Hershey is a 15 minute drive from harrisburg international airport or hia airport code is mdt. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Ive shared a few posts about the weekend but i wanted to share a quick guide to hersheypark.
Aug 21, 2015 so to honor our little princess, we decided to celebrate her big day in hershey, pennsylvania. The community of hershey celebrated its 20th anniversary in 1923. I had been to hersheypark quite a few times but we never stayed over night in the area. We are a family that loves spending a day at an amusement park, so pairing hersheypark with all of the other fun things to do in hershey, made this an easy choice for the family. Plan your visit to hersheypark and enjoy more than 70 attractions, including the allnew region, hershey s chocolatetown. Throughout the years, he turned it into one of the most famous and entertaining parks of all time. Hersheypark posted september 6, 2018 hershey park and spring creek, 1908 origins. Hershey, pa is an awesome weekend getaway idea if youre looking for amusement parks, museums and of course, chocolate. Before our adventure, we went onto the hersheypark website to download a copy of the latest park map and viewed several youtube videos of their major rollercoasters. Hershey is a censusdesignated place cdp in derry township, dauphin county in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. For the fiscal year ended december 31, 2015 or transition report pursuant to section or 15d of the securities exchange act of 1934 for the transition period from to commission file number 1183 the hershey company exact name of registrant as specified in its charter delaware 230691590.
Most summertime visitors to hershey have one destination in mind. On the site it says if you purchase your tickets for the next day 3. Jun 22, 2016 hersheypark is a perfect blend of family fun. Hersheypark 100 w hershey park dr hershey, pa entertainment. The community is located 14 miles east of harrisburg and is part of the harrisburgcarlisle metropolitan statistical area. Directions if you are looking for directions to hershey, pa rather than an online map of all of the places that you are interested in visiting, you also have the option of finding and saving the. It is a good to take small children on for their first ride. Edit this map hershey park official map near 100 w. There is so much to see and do at the park that you really should map out your time and list of wants to maximize your visit. Have a sweet experience with more than 70 rides and attractions including laff trak, the. A friend and i made this park part of our amusement park trip this year. Route 422 also known as chocolate avenue, which comes into hershey from the east, and u. This website uses tracking tools, including cookies. Map of hershey hotels and attractions on a hershey map.
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