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Before you go
Your trip to Hershey.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hershey – Pennsylvania Destination Lancaster, Gettysburg and Hershey
How to get there
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Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 20 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 25 km from Harrisburg, 50 km from Lancaster and 150 km from Philadelphia, via US-322 and US-422. Harrisburg’s MDT airport is about 20 km away. Philadelphia trains stop in Harrisburg, 25 km away.
How many days
One day for Hersheypark; half a day for Chocolate World and Hershey Gardens.
When to go
From May to September, when Hersheypark is open every day; in October there is Halloween programming and from November to early January the Christmas decorations. Chocolate World is open year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there and to move between the park, the gardens and neighboring towns. The hotels in the complex offer shuttle service to the park.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hershey
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All day
Hersheypark
Spend the day at Hersheypark, starting with the most popular roller coasters and leaving the water area for the warm afternoon.
2 days in Hershey
Day 2
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Morning
Chocolate World and Hershey Gardens
Take the Chocolate Tour at Hershey's Chocolate World and then head to the gardens, with the rose garden and the butterfly house.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Hershey?
Spend a day at Hersheypark, take the Chocolate Tour at Hershey's Chocolate World, visit Hershey Gardens and walk along Chocolate Avenue.
Can you visit the chocolate factory in Hershey?
The factory does not open for visits; Hershey's Chocolate World, next to the park, has a ride in small cars that simulates chocolate production.
Is Hershey near Harrisburg?
Yes, about 25 km; Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania and has an airport and a train station.
What time zone is Hershey in?
Hershey follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.