Hershey

Hershey is an unincorporated village in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania. It has a rich history and cultural significance being the birthplace of Hershey's Chocolate. One of the village's most well known attractions is Hersheypark, a theme park that provides fun for the family.

Understand
Best known for Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Hershey thrives today on what began as a vision of Milton S. Hershey to build a model town to meet the basic, recreational, and cultural needs of the factory workers. Hershey is not incorporated as a town or city, but is actually a municipality known as Derry Township.

By plane
in Middletown is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. 7 major airlines operate out of HIA. Guests staying at a Hershey resort can arrange transportation pickup service for a nominal fee.

By train
is the main train station in Harrisburg and is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can take Amtrak from major cities such as Philadelphia and New York City to get to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Guests staying at a Hershey resort can arrange transportation pickup service for a nominal fee.

By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines drops off passengers at the Harrisburg Transportation Center. Guests staying at a Hershey resort can arrange transportation pickup service for a nominal fee.

By car
Hershey is about 10 miles east of Harrisburg, Pa. From Harrisburg, travel East on PA-322. Alternatively, from I-81, take exit 77 and travel South on PA-39.

By shuttle bus
Many hotels provide shuttle bus services. Contact your hotel before you go to avoid surprises.

By car
You may use your own car and park at any Hershey resort, park or restaurant.

By taxi
Cabs are available to drive you to hotels, parks or restaurants.

Buy

 * The Jeweler at the Hotel Hershey Located at the Hotel Hershey. Features jewelry, watches and gifts from over 18 different jewelry lines in stock.
 *  Amish Country Perfect for finding rare and special antiques. See Lancaster (Pennsylvania).
 *  Amish Country Perfect for finding rare and special antiques. See Lancaster (Pennsylvania).

Hotel Hershey

 * Circular Dining Room Located at The Hotel Hershey. Famous for its elegant dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine. Dress Code is business casual. No jeans or sneakers allowed. Sport Coats required for men.
 * Iberian Lounge Located at The Hotel Hershey. Reminiscent of the exclusive men's lounge it once was. Great for nightly entertainment. Light fare menu.Dress Code is Resort Casual.
 * Chef's Market Light meals and coffee and chocolate.
 * Poolside Enjoy light fare menu or drinks poolside. Only open seasonally.

Hershey Lodge

 * The Bears Den Located at Hershey Lodge. A sports themed restaurant with 28 TVs so you can watch any possible sports game on at the time you are dining. Features appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Dress Code is casual.
 * Hershey Grill Located at Hershey Lodge. Contemporary feel featuring seafood, steak, and pasta. Children's menu is available. Extensive wine list. Dress Code is resort casual.

Drink

 * Hershey Grill Has an extensive wine list.
 * The Bears Den Features a full bar.
 * Iberian Lounge Premium Spirits.
 * Tröegs Brewery Craft Brewery with an upscale snack bar.

Stay safe
If you have an Emergency, call 911.



Go next
Nearby destinations suitable for day trips include:


 * Allentown &mdash; Pennsylvania's third largest city is feisty and rich in tradition.
 * Gettysburg &mdash; Explore Civil War country.
 * Harrisburg &mdash; Explore the Capital of Pennsylvania.
 * Lancaster &mdash; Explore Amish country.
 * York &mdash; Explore Central PA country.