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Hersheypark

Hershey, Pennsylvania

About Hersheypark

Hersheypark was created for the employees and relatives of Milton S. Hershey's Chocolate Factory on April 24, 1907. Milton wanted to create a more pleasant environment for workers and residents in his community than any typical factory town of the time. Now offering 66 attractions, including 11 world class roller coasters, Hersheypark is one of the cleanest, oldest, and true-to-its-theme amusement parks in this country!

For a historical study of Hershey Park, visit here: Hershey Park History

Strategy:
Once you enter the park through the main gates, you will enter the Founder's Circle theme area. If it is a crowded day your best bet will be to go directly to the Boardwalk waterpark. In the morning, it is not crowded at all. The crowds here only pick up around 11:30 or so. (Also, the waterpark closes everyday at 8pm, so plan accordingly.) However, if you do not wish to get wet just yet, immediately get in the line for Fahrenheit. After that, you can basically navigate the perimeter of the park and hit all of the major rides along the way. There are a ton of great rides that Hersheypark offers, so enjoy!
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Readers' Tips for Visiting Hersheypark

[55 + / 5 -] They have cubbies on the rides, so feel free to bring a bag! Also, although hershey's food is still expensive, it is not nearly as bad (prices and taste) as six flags. Hope this helps!

[29 + / 2 -] If your staying overnight, enter the park at 5:30pm or later and you can enter the following day for FREE! You get more bang for you buck and don't have to pay for another ticket.

[24 + / 6 -] You will not get nearly close enough to the full experiance if you don't sit in the front on Great Bear.

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Attractions

Comet Hollow(Rating)(Height)
Comet842
Tilt-A-Whirl8
Wave Swinger742
SooperDooperLooper742
Founder’s Circle(Rating)(Height)
Scrambler7
Carrousel6
Tiny Tracks5
Traffic Jam3
Helicopters3
Space Age3
Mini-Himalaya2
Midway America(Rating)(Height)
Lightning Racer948
Wildcat848
Wild Mouse742
Whip742
Ferris Wheel7
Miniature Train6
Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide6
Roller Soaker642
Tiger's Tail6
Granny Bugs5
Frog Hopper5
Pony Parade5
Music Express442
Crazy Climber3
Minetown(Rating)(Height)
Coal Cracker8
Great Bear854
Kissing Tower7
Flying Falcon6
Twin Turnpike5
Red Baron5
Dinosaur-Go-Round3
Convoy3
Music Box Way(Rating)(Height)
TheCLAW!848
Ladybug8
Fender Bender848
Bizzy Bees8
Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge7
Dry Gulch Railroad7
Pirate642
Skyview6
Roller Racer5
Swing Thing5
Tiny Timbers5
Blue Cross Monorail5
Mini Pirate4
Dizzy Drums3
Outside Main Gate(Rating)(Height)
Chocolate World Tour9
Pioneer Frontier(Rating)(Height)
Storm Runner: Vertical Horsepower!952
Frontier Fyers942
Fahrenheit854
Rodeo8
Mini Scrambler742
Livery Stable7
Sidewinder748
Trailblazer6
Balloon Flite4
The BoardWalk(Rating)(Height)
Tidal Force942
ZOOAMERICA®(Rating)(Height)
North American Wildlife Park6

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Dining

Boardwalk(Rating)
Shoreline Grill10
Carrousel Circle(Rating)
Dippin' Dots10
Craftbarn Kitchen9
Carrousel Cone3
Country Style Café0
Comet Hollow(Rating)
Damian's Soft Frozen Lemonade5
Paddleboat Café1
Nut Hut0
Midway America(Rating)
Waterfront Creamery10
Trolly Car10
Midway Munchies10
Green's Ice Cream Parlor10
Brickers Famous French Fries10
Dippin' Dots10
Hawaiian Shaved Ice5
Mamma Ilardo's Pizzeria5
Wildcat Catering0
Midway Clubhouse & Café0
Minetown(Rating)
Boardwalk Fries10
Dippin' Dots10
Berk's Theatre Hot Dog10
Minetown Restaurant7
Awesome Ice5
Philly Steak House4
Coal Cracker Pretzel and Icee0
Arctic Smoothie0
Berk's Tower Hot Dogs0
Loft Catering Area0
Wok & Roll0
Music Box Way(Rating)
Shakey's Drive-In10
Pretzel House9
Country Cousins9
Ben & Jerry' Ice Cream7
Gyro Express5
Music Box Icee® & Pretzels0
The Sandwich Stop0
Pioneer Frontier(Rating)
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream10
Canyon River Catering10
Prarie Dawgs10
Rapids Refreshments10
Subway10
Dippin' Dots9
Country Grill9
Freeman's Texas BBQ8
Awesome Ice8
Taco Bell5
Tidal Force Catering Area5
Trailblazer Catering Area5
Sidewinder Café3
Rhineland(Rating)
Central PA's Kosher Mart10
Kettle Corn10
Mamma Ilardo's Pizzeria5
Creekside Catering Area5
The Boardwalk(Rating)
Wurstburg Grill Express10
Tudor Square(Rating)
Grinder's Gourmet Coffee Shop8
Pippin's Food & Spirits6
Tudor Grill

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