The Hershey name is forever associated with chocolate for millions of us and when you come to Harrisburg you will be a short drive from the leisure and theme park that was originally created for employees of the famous brand.
The gates were first opened back in 1906 and a lot has changed since those early days, with the current Hersheypark creating a reputation as an awesome theme park with loads of fun rides and attractions.
Here is a look at what awaits you when you visit the amazing Hersheypark.
Thrill-seekers well catered for here
Many people combine a trip to Harrisburg with a day or two at Hersheypark and for roller coaster fans it is a perfect venue with fourteen different coasters waiting to be ridden.
If you stay at somewhere like the Courtyard Harrisburg Hershey you will be within easy reach of the park and you can plan your day ahead by deciding which attractions and rides you most want to try.
If you want the tallest and fastest roller coaster at the park Skyrush is the one to be heading for. It climbs to 200 feet in the air before rushing downhill at an adrenaline-pumping 75mph, and the ride includes five zero-G airtime hills and four high-speed turns.
Other coasters to try at Hersheypark are Sidewinder, Lightning Racer, Fahrenheit, and the Great Bear, so there is bound to be one that matches your enthusiasm and tolerance for thrills and spills.
Plenty of chances to make a splash
Another major part of the Hersheypark experience is the 11-acre water park which is included in the admission price for you to enjoy.
There are new attractions like the Breakers Edge Water Coaster to try and established favourites like the Coastline Plunge range of rides and the East Coast Waterworks which everyone will exit from with a smile on their face and wet bathing suits.
You could easily spend a day at the park just enjoying what the water park has to offer.
Enjoy the show
Whatever the season, there are always shows and other forms of entertainment going on at the park.
The Aquatheater is a fun show that also manages to educate the audience about our friends from the sea, and there is comedy and magic shows going on during the springtime.
As you might expect, Halloween and Christmas are big events at Hersheypark, so check the website for a schedule of events when you know when you are coming so that you can plan your day.
Don’t forget the chocolate
Hersheypark was born out of the success of the chocolate business and you can’t really pay a visit to the park without checking out Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction.
You can even get the chance to experience chocolate making, see how technology has changed the manufacturing process and even get a free sample of one of the products.
Whatever you do with your time you will have an action-packed and fun-filled day or two when you visit Hersheypark while staying Harrisburg.
