Hersheypark

Anyone up for a visit to an amusement park? I have been comparing two parks that are close to the Balt/Wash area, Six Flags America and Hershey Park, and overall Hersheypark has a bit more to offer. However, Six Flags America may still make an appearance on the meetup group calendar before Summer 2024 ends. Feel free to bring kids/grandkids to enjoy the day.

Hersheypark was founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It is wholly and privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. As of 2020, the park covers over 121 acres.

Things to Do at Hersheypark:
76 rides and attractions
ZooAmerica
Boardwalk at Hersheypark waterpark
Hershey’s Chocolate World

Ticket Prices and Hours:
Summer 2024 ticket prices and hours are not yet posted. The event page will be updated when this information is available. Various packages are typically offered that include meal plans for the day, fast track ticketing to avoid long lines, and cabanas at the waterpark.

Hersheypark website: www.hersheypark.com

Members can either drive up for the day or chose to stay one or two nights at one of the nearby hotels. I am planning to drive up Friday night in order to be at the park when it opens Saturday morning. It will be a packed day with so many things to do as noted above. That will be quite a full day and I may stay overnight Saturday, as well. I will make a decision on that in the near future.

There are many hotels/motels within a 5 mile or less radius from Hersheypark. Below are just a few examples per Expedia website: www.expedia.com

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Escape Inn Hershey
Inn at Chocolate Ave, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Rodeway Inn & Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey

More details to follow at a later date.