//
Unincorporated community in the United States
Photo: Bronayur at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Milton Hershey gave his whole fortune to this school after his wife Catherine died in 1918. Mr. Hershey and his wife could not have children, so they wanted to build a school for orphan boys; Hershey Industrial School. The school was then built in 1909. Its mission was to nurture and educate children with social and financial needs to lead fulfilling and productive lives. The school is a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children of low income, limited, or social need. It offers a positive, structured home life year around, ranging from Pre Kindergarten to 12th grade education. The campus has 1,364 students from Pre-K to 12th grade, 660 are male, and 704 are female. 47% of the students are Caucasian, 47% being African American, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 9% being Native American or other. The school provides housing, which includes all meals, uniformed and leisure clothing, free educations, and leisure activities, including varsity sports, intramurals, and clubs. At the end, or term of each student's schooling, trade, military, or college is partially paid for with the Continuing Education Scholarship. Each student must meet certain standards to receive this scholarship.
Opened in 1933, Hershey Theatre often hosts off-Broadway shows, concerts, and other entertainment.
Hershey Park
An amusement park with many rides, games, shops, food stands, and shows. Fun for all ages.
Great for children. A free tour experience shows the workings of how cocoa beans become Hershey's chocolate. The tour ends with a free sample. Other attractions available at Hershey's chocolate world include a "factory works" experience, a Trolley tour of the town, a food court, a 3D show, and shops with souvenirs and plenty of Hershey's products.
A wildlife zoo open year round.
A museum about Milton S. Hershey.
Holds events such as Hershey Bears Ice Hockey, high school graduations, high school sporting events, cheerleading competitions, and concerts.
Includes golf, tennis, swimming and other fun family activities in a beautiful scenery. Also provides fine dining for an affordable cost.
A large wooden jungle gym built for children to run around and play. Located off of main strip in Hershey, near public library.
A public pool, portions open year round. Bring your own towel.
A 45 min tour of the Caverns. Temperature in the caverns is a constant 52 degrees F, bring a jacket even in summer.
23 acres of seasonal displays, theme gardens, children's gardens and the outdoor Butterfly House.
A museum of Antique and Classic Cars.
Small diner located on Hershey Park Drive.
Breakfast and Dinner only. Traditional comfort foods with a new flair. Features a full-service bar. Dress Code is resort casual.
Discover spacious accommodations, an indoor pool and complimentary hot breakfast, an extended-stay suites hotel.
There are 4 different restaurants to eat in within the hotel. Features The Chocolate Spa, a spa with chocolate themed treatment names to relax you after a long day at the park. There is also a three hole practice golf course. Fitness center, pools, sports and recreation available. Cocoa Kids club available for children.
West Chocolate Av. at University Dr., 717-533-3311. A resort that caters to the kids. Kids have their own check in desk and Hershey characters often make appearances. Four restaurants and three other food related options for those not wanting to have a sit-down restaurant experience. Guests can use the spa at The Hotel Hershey.
Hershey, PA Hotel
A campground equipped for campers sleeping in cabins, tents, or RVs. The campground features swimming pools, a gym, horseshoes, arts and crafts, basketball and volleyball courts and a gift shop. Bathrooms and showers are available. Open year round.
Great for children. A free tour experience shows the workings of how cocoa beans become Hershey's chocolate. The tour ends with a free sample. Other attractions available at Hershey's chocolate world include a "factory works" experience, a Trolley tour of the town, a food court, a 3D show, and shops with souvenirs and plenty of Hershey's products.
About 60 various Outlet stores.
By train
Harrisburg Transportation Center is the main train station in Harrisburg and is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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 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.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Harrisburg · Regional · MDT
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Hershey and United States.
Travel tipsFind the cheapest countries to fly to from the US and UK in 2026. Compare realistic round-trip flight deals, budget airlines, and prime booking windows.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind the best time to visit Hawaii in 2026. Compare whale seasons, big-wave surf, dry shoulder months, hotel rates, and island microclimates.
9 min read
InspirationDiscover the best places to visit in April. Compare Dutch tulip fields, Thailand's Songkran water festival, Roman spring gardens, and cherry blossoms.
7 min read
Travel tipsA practical guide to travelling with medication and refrigerated drugs like insulin and GLP-1s. Learn airline rules, customs papers, and cooling tips.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.