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May 9, 2017

10 Things to Do In Hershey PA This Summer + Hersheypark Ticket Giveaway!!

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As a 2017 Sweetest Moms Ambassador I’ve partnered with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to bring you all the best news from the Sweetest Place on Earth. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  You can read my full disclosure policy here.

Hershey is THE place to be for family fun! We visit often, and I'm sharing my top 10 things to do in Hershey PA this summer!

My family visits Hershey all year round, but summertime is our favorite time. Hersheypark is open daily so we can swing by with our season passes for just a few hours in the evening, or meet up with friends on a whim.

It’s the perfect summer vacation town and if you were thinking that the only thing to do with your kids is play it up at the Park, I’ve got a whole list of ideas for you, some of our favorite spots to enjoy when we’re in the Sweetest Place on Earth!

Read on for my list, plus a giveaway for a family 4-pack of tickets to Hersheypark for the 2017 operating season!

10 Things to Do In Hershey PA This Summer

Hersheypark

Hershey is THE place to be for family fun! We visit often, and I'm sharing my top 10 things to do in Hershey PA this summer!

Obviously #1 on the list! Hersheypark is our favorite thing about Hershey, PA. And if you’re local, a season pass will pay for itself within 3 visits so keep that in mind when planning your summer.

There are rides for every level of thrill seeker, including 13 coasters and the brand new Hershey Triple Tower! Here are my top 10 tips to make the most of your day, plus our favorite family-friendly rides.

Hershey is THE place to be for family fun! We visit often, and I'm sharing my top 10 things to do in Hershey PA this summer!

On those hot summer days, the Boardwalk is the place to be. Cool off on water slides and pools that are perfect for even the littlest guests. The lazy river, or Intercoastal Waterway, is our favorite!

Go Wild At ZooAmerica

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Admission to ZooAmerica is included with your Hersheypark tickets, OR you can just hit the zoo separately. ZooAmerica is the perfect day out for families with young kids. It includes so many neat animals (and some exhibits are indoors which is a nice break from the heat).

It’s just the right size to take in over a few hours – not overwhelming with little ones. We’ve been going here for years for a fun day trip. My husband and I love it as much as the kids!

Take in a Show

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Concerts are held at three main venues: Hersheypark Stadium, GIANT Center, and the Hershey Theatre. All of these venues are awesome. The Stadium is outside, the Theatre is GORGEOUS and more intimate, and the GIANT Center brings in some huge talent!

I’ve seen several plays at The Hershey Theatre and they have an awesome line-up of Broadway shows this year. (Take a peek inside the Theatre here!)

This summer you’ll find Kidz Bop, Train, Luke Bryan, Guns N Roses, and so many more. Find the complete entertainment calendar here.

Splash Around at Hershey Waterworks at Hershey LodgeHershey is THE place to be for family fun! We visit often, and I'm sharing my top 10 things to do in Hershey PA this summer!

There’s definitely enough to take in in Hershey that you will want to consider making a couple-day trip out of it. When you stay overnight at The Hershey Lodge, you get to play at Hershey Waterworks at Hershey Lodge.

This is SO MUCH fun! My kids love this indoor waterpark that’s super family-friendly with shallow pools and interactive water features. (If you stay here, this is where to eat!)

Treat Yourself at The Spa at The Hotel Hershey

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Where else can you get a Cocoa Massage? The Spa at The Hotel Hershey is one-of-a-kind pampering. Take your girlfriends, your teen daughter, your Mom, and go make a day of treating yourself. Their menu of massages, facials, and specialty treatments almost makes me hungry. Sign me up for the Chocolate Immersion, please.

(There’s a new option for spa services coming this fall. MeltSpa by Hershey will start booking appointments in July 2017!)

Dine All Day

Hershey is THE place to be for family fun! We visit often, and I'm sharing my top 10 things to do in Hershey PA this summer!

There are soooo many drool-worthy dining options in Hershey, PA. You can find them all on the Dining In Hershey website. Some of my top picks:

  • The Harvest Restaurant (located at The Hotel Hershey) is absolutely delicious!
  • The Cocoa Beanery (located at The Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey) is the perfect stop for a yummy baked good and a coffee.
  • The Circular Restaurant (located at The Hotel Hershey) is a must-do for their breakfast buffet. Chocolate Bread Pudding!
  • Fire and Grain is a brand new restaurant (located at The Hershey Lodge) opening May 2017.
  • The Hershey Grill (located at The Hershey Lodge) has the BEST S’mores French Toast! (pictured above)

Get Your Chocolate Fix

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Admission to Hershey’s Chocolate World is FREE (can’t beat that!) and you can ride Hershey’s Chocolate Tour for free too! If you want to spend some extra time there, there are a bunch of add-on options like make your own candy bar, a chocolate tasting class (we loved this one!), and a 4D movie.

Also, buy all the chocolate before you leave. This is where you are going to find the absolute best selection of Hershey candies all in one place!

Take the Kids Camping

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Did you know that one of the three official Hershey resorts is Hersheypark Camping Resort? And whether you’re the pitch-a-tent type camper or the ‘glamper’ (that’s me, the glamper), they have the coolest environment for your family to stay and play this summer.

The Deluxe Cabins will make you feel right at home, while roasting s’mores on the fire pits at night will make you feel like you’re in the great outdoors. This is the best of both worlds for me! See more photos of my time at Hersheypark Camping Resort here.

Get a Hershey History Lesson

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The Hershey Story Museum is located right on Chocolate Avenue in the heart of Hershey, and it’s filled with informational and interactive exhibits that tell the story of Milton S. Hershey, and the town that he built around Hershey Chocolate.

was just there a few weeks ago on a field trip with my son’s 2nd grade class and the kids loved it. They particularly loved the Chocolate Lab (this is an add-on activity) where they learned the secrets of making chocolate and get to try their hand at creating their own candy bar!

*Tickets to The Hershey Story Museum are included in your overnight stay at The Hotel Hershey and The Hershey Lodge. 

Hershey Gardens and the Butterfly Atrium

Hershey is THE place to be for family fun! We visit often, and I'm sharing my top 10 things to do in Hershey PA this summer!

We’ve always loved Hershey Gardens for their stunning landscape and fun places for the kids to explore outside. Our 5-star review was bumped up another level last year when they opened the Butterfly Atrium.

This is open year-round and features 500+ butterflies from around the world. You can get up close and personal with them, and they are GORGEOUS.

*Tickets to Hershey Gardens are included in your overnight stay at The Hotel Hershey and The Hershey Lodge. 

The Giveaway

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is generously sponsoring an AWESOME giveaway for my readers! One lucky duck will win a family 4-pack of tickets to Hersheypark, valid during the 2017 operating season. This giveaway is open to US residents only, ages 18+. And please make sure you can actually get to Hersheypark this summer before entering! It will end at 11:59pm ET on May 22, 2017. Good luck!

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  1. Lisa says

    May 9, 2017 at 13:42

    This would be a great vacation, my family talked about going when I was young but we didn’t, I’d still love to go

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  2. katie klein says

    May 9, 2017 at 13:46

    We have never been and are taking a family trip to philly this summer. Hershey park looks like so much fun!

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  3. Jessica M says

    May 9, 2017 at 14:23

    Hershey Park has a ton of things for every age! My oldest son will love the thrill rides, and my youngest toddler will be so excited to see the animals at the zoo! How neat that they are connected!

    Reply
  4. Kris I. says

    May 9, 2017 at 14:37

    I would love to win! We love Hershey Park; I would love to take a trip there this summer!! My daughter loves the rides.

    Reply
  5. pamela j says

    May 9, 2017 at 19:55

    This would be a great adventure for us. Education and fun!

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    May 9, 2017 at 19:58

    My family and I love amusement parks. Would love to visit this one!

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  7. mami2jcn says

    May 9, 2017 at 20:06

    I want to go because I’ve never been there!

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  8. Michelle Coles says

    May 9, 2017 at 20:12

    I would love to win tickets to Hershey Park! It looks like they have some fun new rides this year our family will love!

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  9. jeremy mclaughlin says

    May 9, 2017 at 21:19

    My sons love Hershey Park, love to be able to visit this summer.

    Reply
  10. Nannypanpan says

    May 9, 2017 at 22:21

    My son just studied the northeast in school this year and one of his favorite things to learn about was Hershey park. He’d love to visit

    Reply
  11. Kim books says

    May 9, 2017 at 22:30

    I would love to take my daughter to Hershey Park this year ! Last time I was there I was pregnant with her went to a concert and to chocolate world had a blast my daughter is almost 4 and would definitely enjoy going.

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth H. says

    May 9, 2017 at 23:05

    I would love to go as I have never been. I love Hershey’s chocolate anyway, I’m definitely a chocoholic!! Would be fun to visit!!

    Reply
  13. Monique says

    May 9, 2017 at 23:46

    We need this so bad

    Reply
  14. Sharon Rooney says

    May 10, 2017 at 07:24

    I would love to win because I would be a wonderful day trip for my family. It has been years since I have been to Hershey park and I would like to see all the changes.

    Reply
  15. April Gatewood says

    May 10, 2017 at 08:57

    My best friend and I are taking our families on vacation together in July. We can’t wait to visit Hershey Park and the surrounding area!

    Reply
  16. Trisha Burgess says

    May 10, 2017 at 09:20

    I would love to take my kids for some chocolate park fun!

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    May 10, 2017 at 12:11

    We’ve been to Hershey 3 times. Last time we had so much fun!

    Reply
  18. elizabeth miller says

    May 10, 2017 at 12:45

    My daughter’s birthday is in July and she wants to go to Hershey and take her best friend for her birthday. She wanted to go last year but we had not long before taken in my father in law from his stroke and we could not leave to take them for her birthday. Hopefully, the person that says they will stay with him does not back out on us again and we get to take her or she will be one sad girl. These would be a great help because then we could stay overnight up there since we would not have to buy tickets.

    Reply
  19. Sandra Watts says

    May 10, 2017 at 14:31

    I want to go to Hershey Park because I have not been there since I was a child and I remember the great fun I had with my family. I would like to give my family the same experience.

    Reply
  20. Jean Segina says

    May 10, 2017 at 21:14

    I can’t believe we have never taken the kiddos to HersheyPark! I want to go this summer, and see if it is all I remmeber from my childhood. I am big on passing things on to the next generation.

    Reply
  21. Kevin E says

    May 10, 2017 at 21:29

    I want to take my family to Hersheypark because we have never been there before, and we love amusement parks … and chocolate!

    Reply
  22. bernie wallace says

    May 12, 2017 at 07:01

    I would like to go to Hershey Park with my niece and nephew. My nephew is getting to the age where he is starting to like rollercoasters. I think he would enjoy the theme park.

    Reply
  23. Kelly D says

    May 12, 2017 at 14:41

    I would like to go to Hershey Park because my kids love the ride. Of course, we all enjoy shopping in the gift shop too afterwards!

    Reply
  24. Jim Hayes says

    May 12, 2017 at 21:10

    I haven’t been to Hershey Park in several years. Would like to check out some new rides

    Reply
  25. Courtenay Degnon says

    May 13, 2017 at 18:50

    My hus band took a trolley ride on a business trip to learn more about Hershey. I’d love to celebrate a year of hard work with my kids and make it educational as well by fitting in a trolley ride. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  26. Cara says

    May 13, 2017 at 19:01

    I’d love to take my kids on the Chocolate World ride!

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  27. Kelly Moran says

    May 15, 2017 at 13:23

    Visiting HersheyPark each year is a tradition our family has loved since our children were little. The kids love seeing how much they have grown as they measure up against the candy charts each year and look forward to riding new rides as they grow. There is nothing greater than enjoying making memories as a family and HersheyPark is one of our favorite places to do that each summer! Thanks for the chance!

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  28. Diane S. says

    May 16, 2017 at 04:08

    This would be an amazing treat for my family after the rough winter we had medically. It would be great to just enjoy ourselves,at Hershey Park! Thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  29. Audrey griffis says

    May 18, 2017 at 21:29

    We have been 2 times we love the park so much fun and totally worth our drive

    Reply
  30. Jennie says

    May 19, 2017 at 23:50

    We are going to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! We didn’t have a honeymoon due to my grandpa dying 2 days before our wedding.. This will be our first trip away from home without the kids, who are now grown. We are very excited! 🙂

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  31. Betty B. says

    May 22, 2017 at 21:52

    Would love this! We’ve only been to hershey park once that was 3 years ago, my kids have been begging to go back. It would the perfect way to spend my youngest sons upcoming 7th birthday!

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  32. Maureen says

    May 22, 2017 at 22:30

    My kids have been begging to go to Hershey Park! I went as a little kid. I would love to take my kids and let them experience it too!

    Maureen
    maureen.tenney@gmail.com

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