Laura’s Hershey Guidebook

Laura
Laura’s Hershey Guidebook

Hersheypark

Great Bear is the best ride in the park. The rest is awesome, too. But seriously - get the front seat of the Great Bear if you get a chance.
100 Hersheypark Dr
100 Hersheypark Drive
Great Bear is the best ride in the park. The rest is awesome, too. But seriously - get the front seat of the Great Bear if you get a chance.
Go in through your Hersheypark admission. Fun for kids, in particular, to see animals found throughout the US.
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ZooAmerica
201 Park Ave
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Go in through your Hersheypark admission. Fun for kids, in particular, to see animals found throughout the US.

Food scene

Great breakfast or lunch. You can't make reservations, so get there early to beat the lines! (Note that it is closed on Sundays)
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The Hershey Pantry
801 E Chocolate Ave
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Great breakfast or lunch. You can't make reservations, so get there early to beat the lines! (Note that it is closed on Sundays)
Authentic Thai in Hershey! Rich flavors and interesting spices go great with a refreshing Thai Iced Tea. Don't forget to try the Drunken Noodles.
Sawasdee
1319 E Chocolate Ave
Authentic Thai in Hershey! Rich flavors and interesting spices go great with a refreshing Thai Iced Tea. Don't forget to try the Drunken Noodles.
If you love beer, food, art, or craftsmanship, must stop here. Fantastic flavors individually and all paired and combined in a thoughtful way. Also run by an awesome local Hershey family!
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Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark Dr
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If you love beer, food, art, or craftsmanship, must stop here. Fantastic flavors individually and all paired and combined in a thoughtful way. Also run by an awesome local Hershey family!
Try the Chai Latte! It's perfectly flavored and a great compliment to the fantastic crepes!
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Au Bon Lieu
110 Rear West Chocolate Avenue
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Try the Chai Latte! It's perfectly flavored and a great compliment to the fantastic crepes!
Great eats, drinks, and live music. Check their music schedule!
Englewood Brewing
Great eats, drinks, and live music. Check their music schedule!

Local Favorites

Enjoyed by locals, but always welcome to travelers!
Free live music, creative vendors, farmers markets, and festivals. The Downtown Hershey Association makes this all happen. For details, visit their webpage at https://downtownhershey.com
ChocolateTown Park
48 West Chocolate Avenue
Free live music, creative vendors, farmers markets, and festivals. The Downtown Hershey Association makes this all happen. For details, visit their webpage at https://downtownhershey.com
FUN mountain biking or hiking in Hershey behind the Med Center, including an awesome ramp on trail W2 for more experienced riders. Take a ride and treat yourself to a local Troegs brew afterwards! Trail map is here: http://sambabiker.com/samba/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PSU-HMC-Trails-FINAL.pdf
Hershey Medical SAMBA MTB Trail System
Reservoir Road
FUN mountain biking or hiking in Hershey behind the Med Center, including an awesome ramp on trail W2 for more experienced riders. Take a ride and treat yourself to a local Troegs brew afterwards! Trail map is here: http://sambabiker.com/samba/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PSU-HMC-Trails-FINAL.pdf
Go fishing (with a license) or take a peaceful stroll or bike ride on the paved trail. This is connected to the Jonathan Eshenour Memorial trail. See the trail map here: https://www.derrytownship.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/JonathanEshenourTrailMap.png
Bullfrog Valley Park
400-470 Bullfrog Valley Rd
Go fishing (with a license) or take a peaceful stroll or bike ride on the paved trail. This is connected to the Jonathan Eshenour Memorial trail. See the trail map here: https://www.derrytownship.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/JonathanEshenourTrailMap.png
Great local library with plenty of programs for adults and children.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave
Great local library with plenty of programs for adults and children.
Nice local (and free!) playground for young children positioned at the Hershey Rec Center. Rumor has it there is also a Geocache at this location for you treasure hunters!
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Cocoa Castle
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Nice local (and free!) playground for young children positioned at the Hershey Rec Center. Rumor has it there is also a Geocache at this location for you treasure hunters!
Awesome Farmers Market on Thursdays, including live music and local brews. See details here: http://www.farmersmarketinhershey.com/
1215 Research Blvd
1215 Research Boulevard
Awesome Farmers Market on Thursdays, including live music and local brews. See details here: http://www.farmersmarketinhershey.com/
Great view of the entire town while you relax on the veranda at the Hotel Hershey. Stop by Trevi 5 or the Iberian Lounge to grab a cocktail and enjoy some live Jazz on the Veranda. Details here: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/dining/jazz.php
100 Hotel Rd
100 Hotel Road
Great view of the entire town while you relax on the veranda at the Hotel Hershey. Stop by Trevi 5 or the Iberian Lounge to grab a cocktail and enjoy some live Jazz on the Veranda. Details here: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/dining/jazz.php
High-end gaming PCs and video game consoles, pay by the hour. Good fun for gamers or a rainy day activity in the area with really friendly staff. Small store with board games as well.
The Nerd Place
High-end gaming PCs and video game consoles, pay by the hour. Good fun for gamers or a rainy day activity in the area with really friendly staff. Small store with board games as well.

Shopping

About 60 outlets stores and coupons available at the Shopper Services desk. https://www.tangeroutlet.com/hershey/stores
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Tanger Outlets station
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About 60 outlets stores and coupons available at the Shopper Services desk. https://www.tangeroutlet.com/hershey/stores

Sightseeing

Learn the amazing and inspiring history of Milton Hershey, the town, and the legacy. Also positioned in the center of downtown activities.
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Hershey Saga Safn
63 W Chocolate Ave
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Learn the amazing and inspiring history of Milton Hershey, the town, and the legacy. Also positioned in the center of downtown activities.

Borgartillaga

Sparnaðarleiðir

There are discounts available!

I provide a local discount card and coupons to many Hershey restaurants and attractions. If you give me advance notice of specific things you plan to do while staying in Hershey, I will do my best to find you additional ways to save money!
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Take 5 is the BEST candy that Hershey makes!

Ask any Hershey Company employee, and they'll tell you that Take 5 is a favorite. Sweet, salty, crunchy. If you haven't tried it, you should!