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Hersheypark

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Hershey, Pennsylvania

Editor's PickHersheypark has been rated the #1 Amusement Park in the Northeast by FamilyFun magazine. This 110-acre theme park has more than 60 rides and attractions including 11 roller coasters, 6 water rides and more than two dozen kiddie rides. With live entertainment, games, food, shopping, and rides, Hersheypark has something for every member of your family. Included with admission to the park is entrance to ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, an 11-acre walk through zoo with more than 200 animals and native North American plants.

What's New

This year Hersheypark opens Fahrenheit a brand-new $12 million roller coaster with the deepest drop in the United States. In 2007, the park debuted The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, a new themed area inside the park that offers a variety of water play experiences in one contained 8.5-acre area.

Park History

Opened in 1907, Hersheypark celebrated its Centennial in 2007. Started by Milton S. Hershey, the theme park originally a picnic and pleasure grounds for his employees. In 1971 the facility became a one-price admission theme park that is today among the most respected in the amusement industry.

Hersheypark Details

Park type: Theme Park
Opening year: 1907
Park size: 110 acres
Attractions: 60
Roller Coasters: 11
See Hersheypark Roller Coasters

Operating Season

Operates Seasonally May to September

Hotels & Nearby Lodging

Find nearby Hersheypark Hotels

See our Hersheypark hotels and lodging page to make reservations for accomodations near the park.

Where To Find This Park

Hersheypark
100 Hershey Park Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: (800) 437-7439

Site: www.hersheypark.com

Directions to Hersheypark

Hersheypark is a destination resort located in central Pennsylvania. The park is 3 hours from New York City, 90 minutes from Philadelphia and 2 hours from Baltimore.

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