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Hershey [1] is a city in Susquehanna Valley. It has a rich history being the birthplace of Hershey's Chocolate. It features Hershey Park a theme park that provides fun for the family.

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The town of Hershey, was planted from the roots up by Milton Snavely Hershey, and his wife Catherine Hershey in the 1900's. As the man who created the Chocolate Bar, but started his career making small caramels in Lancaster Pennsylvania, gave way to the biggest chocolate industry today. His success was not direct, but long lived, as he failed over 10 times, trying to build his Chocolate fantasy.

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• By Plane Harrisburg International Airport is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. 7 major airlines operate out of HIA. Guests staying at a Hershey Resort can arrange for pickup for a small fee.

• By Train Harrisburg Train Station is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can take AMTRAK from major cities such as Philadelphia and New York City to get to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Guests staying at a Hershey Resort can arrange for pickup for a small fee.

• By Bus Greyhound Bus Lines drop off passengers at the Harrisburg Train Station. Guests staying at a Hershey Resort can arrange for pickup for a small fee.

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• Shuttle Bus Hershey Resorts provide a shuttle bus to Hershey Park.

• Car You may use your own car and park at any Hershey resort, park or restaurant.

• Cab Cabs are available to drive you to hotels, parks or restaurants.

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[edit] Hershey Park

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• Chocolate World Great for children. Enjoy the "factory works" experience. Here children become a Hershey's factory employee and for just $10 they get a hat, picture id, and to become a worker in the kiss line. Also, in the factory works section there is a Bake Shoppe with fresh baked goodies. Upstairs, there is the Kit-Kat Cafe where hungry visitors may enjoy soups, sandwiches, pasta, coffee, and ice cream.

There is also a chocolate tour ride where people learn the process of making the famous Hershey kiss and many other Hershey products. At the end an employee will greet you with a free candy bar. Other attractions inside chocolate world: -3-D show -Ice Cream Shop -Breakfast with Santa -Chocolate Tour

• Zoo America
• Hershey Museum
• Giant Center Complex Holds local events such as high school graduations, high school sports events, Hershey Bears minor league ice hockey games. Also holds cheer leading competitions, and concerts.

• The Trolley Tour At Chocolate World, within the whole Amusement Park, there is a old Rail Trolley Car that takes its' passengers on a ride around the town of Hershey. A guide talks about the historical landmarks, that Mr. Hershey had built for this town. As the Trolley drives past the real Chocolate Factory, that is still run today, a guide explains how Mr. Hershey built his Chocolate Dream Town. He did indeed build the town of Hershey, once his Chocolate company was successful, for his workers. At the time of the Depression, when workers were relieved from their jobs and paid less, Mr. Hershey paid them more, and built the town to accommodate them. The Trolley drives to Hershey Gardens, to a place where his wife Catherine loved to plant. It runs by the overseeing hotel, Hotel Hershey; with gulf course and all. As the Trolley ride continues, the guide acts as though they are in the present time when Mr. Hershey was building his town. A person rides on the back of the Trolley(unseen by the passenger), it stops at these various locations, he runs from the back to the front of the Trolley, dressed up as a character from the time of Hershey, gets on and explains to them the location of scene they are at.

• 3D Laser Show
• The Park
• Huge Hershey Store.
• Hershey Country Club Includes golf, tennis, swimming and other fun family activities in a beautiful scenery. Also provides fine dining for an affordable cost.
• Cocoa Castle A large wooden jungle gym built for children to run around and play. Located off of main strip in Hershey, near public library.
• Hershey Public Pool
• Indian Echo Tavern

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• Milton Hershey School[3]. Milton Hersey gave his whole fortune to this school after his wife Catherine died in 1918. Mr. Hershey and his wife could not have children, so they wanted to build a school for orphan boys; Hershey Industrial School. The school was then built in 1909. Its mission was to nurture and educate children with social and financial needs to lead fulfilling and productive lives. The school is a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children of low income, limited, or social need. It offers a positive, structured home life year around, ranging from Pre Kindergarden to 12th grade education. The campus has 1,364 students from Pre-K to 12th grade, 660 are male, and 704 are female. 47% of the students are Caucasian, 47% being African American, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 9% being Native American or other. The school provides housing, which includes all meals, uniformed and leisure clothing, free educations, and leisure activities, including varsity sports, intramurals, and clubs. At the end, or term of each students schooling, trade, military, or college is partially piad for with the Continuing Education Scholarship. Each student must meet certain standards to receive this scholarship. He dedicated his entire fortune to these students at the Milton Hershey School, and when you buy a Hershey product, you are contributing to the bettering of each one of these less fortunate student

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• Hershey's Chocolate World "Shoppers Paradise for anything and everything Hershey" Stock up on candy, toys, t-shirts, sweatshirts all with the Hershey logo!
• The Jeweler at the Hotel Hershey Located at the Hotel Hershey. Features jewelry, watches and gifts from over 18 different jewelry lines in stock.
• Nearby Lancaster, Reading and Gettysburg Outlet shops.
• Nearby Amish Country Perfect for finding rare and special antiques.

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• Circular Dining Room Located at The Hotel Hershey. Famous for its elegant dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine. Dress Code is business casual. No jeans or sneakers allowed.
• The Fountain Cafe Located at The Hotel Hershey. Features outdoor dining when weather permits. Features contemporary American cuisine. Dress code is casual.
• Iberian Lounge Located at The Hotel Hershey. Reminiscent of the exclusive men's lounge it once was. Great for nightly entertainment. Light fare menu.Dress Code is Resort Casual.
• The Cocoa Beanery Located at Hershey Lodge. Specialty coffee, smooth espresso, or HERSHEY'S Hot Chocolate to go. Freshly baked pastries. A selection of gourmet teas, decanter vinegars, and unique gift baskets are also available.
• Club House Cafe and Beanery Located at The Hotel Hershey. Enjoy light fare menu or drinks poolside. Only open seasonally.
• The Bears Den Located at Hershey Lodge. A sports themed restaurant with 28 TVs so you can watch any possible sports game on at the time you are dining. Features appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Dress Code is casual.
• The Forebay Located at Hershey Lodge. Casual and cozy atmosphere offering breakfast foods as well as steak, seafood and pasta. Dress Code is resort casual.
• Hershey Grill Located at Hershey Lodge. Contemporary feel featuring seafood, steak, and pasta. Children's menu is available. Extensive wine list. Dress Code is resort casual.
• Lebbie Lebkichers Located at Hershey Lodge. Casual atmosphere and buffet style stations for kids. Dress Code is casual.
• Ripples Located at Hershey Lodge. Deli sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, drinks located poolside. Only open seasonally.
• Cocoa Grill Small diner located on Hershey Park Drive
• What If Cafe
• Fast Food Mcdonalds, Wendy's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Sonic
• Chain Restaurants Applebees, Red Robin, Tokyo Diner, Panera Bread, Isaacs, Fudruckers

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• Hershey Grill Has an extensive wine list.
• The Bears Den Features a full bar.
• Iberian Lounge Premium Spirits.

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• The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, 717- 533-2171, Fax 717-534-8887, [4] . There are 4 different restaurants to eat in within the hotel. Features The Chocolate Spa, a spa with chocolate themed treatment names to relax you after a long day at the park. There is also a three hole practice golf course. Fitness center, pools, sports and recreation available. Cocoa Kids club available for children. Meeting and Convention space available. Purchase Hershey Park tickets at hotel for the best price.

• Hershey Lodge,West Chocolate Av. at University Dr., 717-533-3311. A resort that caters to the kids. Kids have their own check in desk and Hershey characters often make appearances. Four restaurants and three other food related options for those not wanting to have a sit-down restaurant experience. Guests can use the spa at The Hotel Hershey. Meeting and Convention space available. Purchase Hershey Park tickets at hotel for the best price. [5]

• Best Western Inn-Hershey, Route 422 & Sipe Avenue, +1 717 533-5665, Fax: +1 717 533-5675, [6].

• SpringHill Suites Hershey, 115 Museum Drive, +1 717 583-2222, Toll-free: +1 877 720-1291, Fax: +1 717 583-2111, [7].

• Hampton Inn & Suites, 749 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA 17033 Tel: +1-717-533-8400 Fax: +1-717-520-1892 , [8]

• Rodeway Inn & SuitesRodeway Inn & Suites 43 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 533-7054‎, (717) 533-3405‎ - Fax [9]

• Hershey High Meadow Campground, 1200 Matlack Road Hummelstown, +1 717 534-8999 (email: Highmeadowcampground@HersheyPA.com). A Campground equipped for campers sleeping in cabins, tents, or RVs. Enjoy the natural outdoors of Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Campground features swimming pools, a gym, horseshoes, arts and crafts,basketball and volleyball courts and a gift shop. Bathrooms and showers are available. Purchase Hershey Park tickets at the campground for the best price.

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