There are a number of wonderful accommodation options on the property, from campgrounds to the moderately-priced Hershey Lodge, to the luxurious Hotel Hershey. While we decided not to stay at the park itself, we enjoyed dinner at one of their many fine restaurants: Fire & Grain in the Hershey Lodge.
Fire & Grain is a fun, casual restaurant featuring gathering tables, a fire wall and a full-service bar. Their menu is loaded with re-mastered comfort foods and cocktails perfect dining with your friends.
There's so much to do in this ultra-clean, very well-maintained, and very well-run theme park, making it a great destination for families and friends alike!
Adventure Park
Another exciting Hershey destination is the Adventure Park. This family entertainment center is located within minutes of the major Hershey attractions.
Located on 10 acres of beautiful countryside, the park offered Audrey and me a variety of great entertainment. We took advantage of it all, from go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, video arcade and outdoor laser tag.
A short distance away, Adventure Sports in Hershey has a 20-acre, lighted driving range with 24 practice stations, as well as a sand and chipping area. There's also an Adventure Escape Room available.
Hershey Gardens
After we got our heart pumping and filled our bellies with great food, park treats and chocolate, we wanted to slow it down a bit. We visited the beautiful Hershey Gardens.
Nature is in full bloom year-round at Hershey Gardens. We strolled through the beautiful and sweet-smelling gardens and enjoyed the wonder of hundreds of colorful butterflies.
The seasonal exhibits, gift shop for both souvenirs and garden tools and the Educational & Horticultural Wing really made for a delightful, fulfilling time. Connecting with nature — and each other — at Hershey Gardens made it a great follow-up to the excitement of Hersheypark.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County is about a 45-minute drive from Hershey. You can also fly directly into Harrisburg International Airport, which is about 50 minutes away from Lancaster County.
Turkey Hill Experience
The Turkey Hill Experience is a great place to not only enjoy ice cream, but also to learn about it Here, visitors can learn how ice cream is made, sit in a milk truck, milk mechanical cows and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy.
Check out the Turkey Hill Taste Lab, where you can invent a new ice cream flavor. Or head over to Tea Discovery, where you can taste new tea flavors. Turkey Hill is a great place to visit when you are looking for a cool day of slow-paced fun.