Hersheypark was created for the employees and relatives of Milton S. Hershey's chocolate factory and opened May 30, 1906. The park added various carnival rides over the years, including the original Wild Cat in 1923 and Comet in 1946. In 2019, it welcomed more than 3.3 million visitors, making it the most-visited independent park in the United States. When visiting, also consider the separately-ticketed Hershey's Chocolate World indoor attraction next door.
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Fahrenheit
A 2,700-foot Intamin coaster with a vertical lift into a beyond-vertical 120-foot drop, with a top speed of 58 mph and six inversions. Height requirement: 54 inches
Storm Runner
A 2,600-foot Intamin Accelerator with a 75-mph launch into top hat with a 180-foot drop and three inversions. Height requirement: 54 inches
Lightning Racer
Great Coasters International racing wooden coasters with track lengths of 3,393 feet, 90-foot drops and top speeds of 51 mph. Height requirement: 48 inches
Great Bear
A 2,800-foot Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster with a 124-foot drop, top speed of 58 mph and four inversions. Height requirement: 54 inches
