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Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania
For those who are passionate about chocolate, Ferris wheels, or stadium concerts, a visit to Pennsylvania isn’t complete without at least one or two days spent exploring Hersheypark amusement park.
Hershey Park’s Founder. Milton Hershey was an American manufacturer and philanthropist who founded one of the world's largest confectionery companies, the Hershey Chocolate Company. He pioneered the mass production of milk chocolate, making it affordable for everyone. Born in Derry Church, Pennsylvania, Hershey built his factory there, and the town was renamed Hershey in 1906. A year later, he opened Hersheypark as a private picnic and pleasure park for his employees. Its carousel, amphitheatre, and grounds were later opened to the public. [Top]Hershey Park near Howard Johnson Inn Harrisburg/Hershey. Just 8 miles from Hersheypark is Howard Johnson Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, a comfortable hotel offering guests contemporary accommodations that are ideal for families on a Hersheypark vacation. Offering single king- or double queen-bed guestrooms, Howard Johnson Inn Harrisburg/Hershey provides guests with quality amenities like complimentary wi-fi Internet access, premium cable TV, two swimming pools, complimentary breakfast, and an onsite fitness center. Enjoy dinner at our restaurant, Doc Holliday’s Steakhouse & Saloon, and take advantage of the benefits of our special Harrisburg Hersheypark Travel Package. [Top]
Hershey Park Rides and Entertainment. Hersheypark has come a long way from its early days. The amusement park offers thrill-seekers 10 roller coasters including Storm Runner, and 6 water rides, in addition to several other family and kiddie rides, making up a full day of exciting and fun. And who doesn’t love a Ferris Wheel? The Hersheypark Ferris Wheel reaches 100 feet up, affording a spectacular Pennsylvania view. There are also dazzling shows, comedy acts, and musical entertainment like “strolling bands” the whole family will enjoy. [Top]Hershey Park’s Boardwalk. The Boardwalk At Hersheypark commemorates the 100th anniversary of Hersheypark, and also pays tribute to the great boardwalks of the East Coast. Enjoy over 100 fun-in-the-sun experiences with the flavors, sounds, and activities of an old-fashioned boardwalk, including the exhilarating refreshment of five distinctive water attractions, featuring the largest water-play structure in the world. [Top]
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. Milton Hershey built the Zoo with Franz and Louise Zinner next to Hersheypark, and it was named Hershey Zoo. After a long closure, the zoo was renovated and reopened as a zoological park in 1978 as ZooAmerica. ZooAmerica can be reached by Hersheypark, and its focus is educating the public about American wildlife. In 2000 ZooAmerica opened a major new exhibit for bears. The bear habitat was moved and completely revamped, giving the animals a natural environment in which to roam. In addition, the "Black Bear Encounter" features a 13,000-gallon swimming pond for the bears. [Top]
Howard Johnson Inn Harrisburg/Hershey - Harrisburg, PA
473 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Reservations: (717) 564-6300 Fax: (717) 564-4840
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