Hershey Journals

Chocolate Town

A July 2002 trip to Hershey by thestickman23

Quote: Truly a beautiful small town in the chocolate capital of the world, filled with small town charm and hospitality.

Chocolate Town

Overview

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Hershey Pennsylvania is a great place for your entire family. There is something for everyone. Hershey Park and Chocolate World are the highlights of the area. Here, you can just unwind and let yourself go. Try the Great Bear, the Wildcat, and the Lightning Racers -- all are great coasters. For those who are not in it for the thrills, take a trolley ride, take the tour of Chocolate World, go shopping, or catch a great show. Quick Tips: Go to Chocolate World as early as you can so you can see the 3-D show. This is where everyone goes first, so the earlier the better to beat those lines. Before you leave for your trip, see what concerts they have at the Hershey Amphitheater. In the summ...Read More

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Addey's Inn of Hershey

Hotel | "Addey's Inn"

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There is a B&B and a hotel with guest rooms decorated for each month of the year. The inn is family-owned and run.

The guestrooms are availabe with one or two full-size beds, TV, and small bath and shower. The bathroom could use an update, as it was probably last decorated in the '70s. The quarters are comfortable and clean, and the staff is always available at your convenience.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on January 13, 2004

Addey's Inn of Hershey
150 E Governor Rd
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 533-2591

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Circular Dining Room

Restaurant

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This is a truly exquisite restaurant with impeccable service. Situated in a windowed circular dining room, they have a nice view of the Hotel Hershey grounds. To start, they serve chocolate-flavored bread, which is a basic theme to the meal. Certain specials include chocolate in the dish, with the desserts as the highlights of the meal. It was a wonderful evening that I am looking forward to doing again.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 13, 2004

Circular Dining Room
Hotel Hershey
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 534-8800

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Hershey Park

Attraction

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Hershey Park is the best amusement park in the Northeast for families. The Great Bear is the highlight roller coaster at the theme park. It is an inverted coaster (your feet dangle) with speeds up to 60mph. With water rides in the park, you can cool off on a hot day with the whole family – check out Canyon River Rapids, Rollersoaker (wet roller coaster), Coal Cracker (log flume), Tidal Force (slash-down), and more. There are a total of nine coasters for all enthusiasts. There are games for the kids to win prizes and shops for the adults, including the Christmas shop and food courts readily available at all corners of the park. With paid admission, you get access to Zoo America, a zoo spec...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 13, 2004

Hershey Park
100 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
1-800-HERSHEY

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Hershey Park

Attraction | "Hershey's Chocolate World"

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Free admission to the chocolate-making tour is the highlight of Chocolate World. Take a slow moving cart on a tour of how cocoa beans grow on the tree to the process of how a chocolate bar is made. It’s fun for the kids and adults. At the end of your tour, everyone gets a free Hershey bar. As you proceed down the ramp, you will find yourself in the middle of a mini Hershey mall, with clothing, mugs, ornaments, stuffed toys, and, of course, a chocolate shop, with all of Hershey’s products. They now have a Hershey 3-D show, which requires a fee of $4.95 for adults and $3.95 for children. I did not go into the show because of the long wait. Sign up early so you can see an early show. There is als...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 13, 2004

Hershey Park
100 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
1-800-HERSHEY

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Zoo America

Attraction

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There are five regions in Zoo America: Eastern Woodlands, Grassy Waters, Cactus Community, Big Sky Country, and the North Woods. Each region represents a section of North America. The zoo is a great place to take a break from the park. There are park benches and picnic tables. You can get snacks and ice cream at a small food stand. There is a souvenir shop where you can buy stuffed animals and educational toys for the children. Overall, it’s a clean, fun place to get away for a while.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 13, 2004

Zoo America
300 Park Blvd
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 534-3860

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Hershey Gardens

Attraction

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This is a 23-acre botanical garden with beautiful arrangements. There are seasonal displays, and rare plants and trees. They also have themed gardens for the children. You can also take a tour of the outdoor Butterfly Conservatory located on the property. Open April to September with admission for adults $7 and youths $3.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on January 13, 2004

Hershey Gardens
156 Hotel Road
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 958-356