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Amusement park · Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hersheypark
The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, opened in 1906 by Milton Hershey, with more than a dozen roller coasters, children’s areas, a water park and a North American animal zoo.
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About Hersheypark
Hersheypark began in 1906 as a recreational park for employees of Milton Hershey's chocolate factory, with lawns, a lake and a carousel. Over the 20th century it gained rides and roller coasters and became the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania.
Today the park has more than a dozen wooden and steel roller coasters, such as Candymonium, Skyrush and Lightning Racer, a dual-track coaster, as well as extreme rides, a children’s area featuring chocolate brand characters and live shows. The Boardwalk water park, included with admission, operates in summer with pools, a lazy river and water slides.
ZooAmerica, adjacent and also included with admission, exhibits North American animals like bears, lynx and wolves in habitats that mimic their natural environments.
The park opens in spring, is open daily in summer and returns on selected dates in autumn with Halloween programming, and at the end of the year with Christmas decorations, Christmas Candylane.
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Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
A full day.
Best time
Weekdays in June and late August. Arrive before opening and go first to the larger roller coasters; leave the water park for the heat of the afternoon.
How to get there
By car, via Hersheypark Drive, about 25 km from Harrisburg, with paid parking. Hotels in the complex offer shuttle service.
Tip
Buying tickets in advance online avoids lines at the ticket windows; check opening days. Roller coasters have minimum height requirements; the park has a child-measuring system at the entrance.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hersheypark
When does Hersheypark open?
It opens in April, operates daily from June through early September, and reopens on set dates for Halloween and Christmas. Check the calendar.
Is the water park included with Hersheypark admission?
Yes, The Boardwalk is part of the park and operates in summer. ZooAmerica is also included.
How many roller coasters does Hersheypark have?
More than a dozen, both wooden and steel, with options for children and for adults.