HersheyparkTM
Hershey, PA

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The Great Bear (left) and the Comet (right)

HersheyparkTM is a Theme Park located east of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania. The park is divided into several themed areas. Hersheypark is home to seven roller coasters as well as a nice, large collection of old and new rides.

The park dates back to an era when Milton Hershey himself established the park. In recent years, the it has greatly expanded, adding major thrill rides and new themed areas.

Located outside of the park, Chocolate WorldTM offers a ride showing how chocolate is made. Chocolate World is free.

Hersheypark offers a pay one price plan for entrance to the park. A parking fee is charged.

Due to the number of possible ways to get to the park, directions will not be provided here. Consult a good map and the Hersheypark web site for more information. A parking fee is charged.

HersheyparkTM
100 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033-2797
1-800-HERSHEY
717-534-3900
www.800hershey.com

More information can be found at the parks website at www.800hershey.com

The seven coasters of Hersheypark
listing name, date built & manufacturer

  • Comet - 1946 PTC
  • Trailblazer - 1974 Arrow
  • SooperdooperlooperTM - 1977 Schwarzkopf
  • Sidewinder - 1991 Vekoma
  • Wildcat - 1996 GCI
  • The Great Bear - 1998 B&M
  • New Wild Mouse for 1999

For an excellent history of the park, I suggest the book Hersheypark The Sweetness of Success by Charles J. Jacques, Jr. Produced by Amsuement Park Journal ISBN 0-9614392-1-1 (hardcover and 0-9614392-2-x (paperback)

There are a good number of food outlets on within the park including a SubwayTM. Hersheypark also features Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream.

Click here For photographs of the park and many of it's rides including:

  • The Great Bear
  • Wildcat
  • Comet
  • Sidewinder
  • Ferris Wheel

© 1999 Joel W Styer. All rights reserved. Updated Tuesday, August 17, 1999
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Hersheypark, Chocolate World and Hershey are Trademarks of Hershey Foods Corp.
Sooperdooperlooper, Tidal Force and ZooAmerica are Trademarks of
Hershey Entertainment and Resort Company (HERCO)