A small Pennsylvania town that’s known around the world, Hershey offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend – or longer – getaway – for the whole family. If you like to spend time outdoors, in fact, you might find more outdoor attractions in this charming town than any other small town in the state. Your best bet is to plan ahead so you don’t miss out on any of these enchanting small town’s many attractions.
Earning small-town status due to its population of just over 14,600 residents, Hershey draws visitors from all over Pennsylvania and the world. The charming town got its start when…
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Milton Hershey first built his famous chocolate factory back in 1905. Since then, the brand has become known around the world, and the town offers so much to do, you might not know where to start.
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Carve out a day to visit the famous Hersheypark, an amusement park that offers old-fashioned summertime fun and scary haunts during the Halloween season, then transforms into a wonderland during the winter.
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Spanning 121 acres, Hersheypark offers something for the whole family, from kiddie rides to thrilling coasters. In the summer, you can even cool down at The Boardwalk, the old-school waterpark.
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If you love animals, plan a day at ZooAmerica. The zoo is home to such popular residents as black bears, mountain lions, alligators, gray wolves, and more.
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Stroll through the lush, colorful Hershey Gardens, a fairytale-like setting. Every autumn the gardens shine with glowing pumpkins.
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For a day of outdoor and indoor adventure, plan a few hours at Adventure Sports in Hershey. Batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, and miniature golf are among the fun activities.
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Hershey also boasts some fun ways to tour the city – from aboard a trolley with Hershey Trolley Tours to on a Segway with Segway of Hershey.
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For some of the most spellbinding aerial views of Hershey you’ll probably ever see, go up in a hot air balloon with Balloons over Hershey.
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Check out all you can do in this beloved small town on the official website of Hershey, PA.
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Do you have a favorite small Pennsylvania town that’s brimming with outdoor attractions? Tell us about it in the comments! If you’re a fan of spending time outdoors, you might also want to check out these seven natural wonders in Pennsylvania. Best of all, they’re all free to visit!
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