- TripBuzz found 114 things to do with kids in or near Hershey, Pennsylvania, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and Lancaster.
- From Giant Center to ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, the Hershey area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Theaters and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
- Home of the Hershey Chocolate Factory and theme park, Hershey, Pennsylvania is known to locals and visitors as the 'Sweetest Place On Earth'. Hershey kisses adorn street lights as the confectionary scent of chocolate wafts through the cities air. Other family friendly attractions include a zoo, gardens, a falconry and Dutch Wonderland.
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Guests sample sipping chocolates sourced from around the world and explore the culinary and philanthropic legacy of Milton S. Hershey
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550 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA
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The 10 000-seat Giant Center is home to the Hershey Bears hockey club, and also hosts concerts and large-scale entertainments. Weekend public skates give visitors a chance to experience the ice surface firsthand.
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100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
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In 1910, Milton Hershey was given 12 prairie dogs, and that started the formation of ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. Today, the park has over 200 animals all from North America.
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Hershey Park Stadium is an outdoor venue with permanent seating for 16 000, and concert seating for upwards of 30 000. The roster of annual events includes concerts and athletic events.
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63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
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The Hershey Story contains 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that tells the rags to riches story of Milton Hershey and how he gave back gave to the community. At the building, children can participate in a 45-minute chocolate lab; meanwhile, everyone can eat at the cafe, and shop.
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Milton S. Hershey originally founded Hershey Park in 1905 as a place for his employees to have picnics, and soon started adding thrill rides. The park is open to the public and has 68 rides, including 11 roller coasters.
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Operating on the Swatara Creek, Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey provides kayak rentals, along with transportation to and from various access points. The experience is fun and provides a glimpse into the natural surroundings of the tree-lined creek.
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The family entertainment center known as Adventure Sports in Hershey features a wide variety of attractions to please young children, older children, and even adults. The site has go karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, a golf driving range, extensive arcade, and snack bar.
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40 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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At Hershey Derry Township Historical Society, visitors can go on a self-guided tour of a museum to learn about the region's history. The museum has exhibits like a model train display, WWII history, and Hershey chocolate.
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The Pennsylvania State Police Museum is a small museum and gift shop that features information and artifacts on the history of the state police system since 1905. The museums tours are both entertaining and informative.
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The Cocoaplex Cinema is a move theater that offers its visitors the opportunity to view all the latest film releases. The theater offers a number of concessions, including food options like hot dogs, as well as coffee and soda.