Hershey Park: Chocolate Amusement Park in Hershey

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Hershey Park is the #1 rated Amusement Park in the Northeast by Family Fun Magazine for a reason. This park offers the perfect place to spend the day with your family. This park is full of fantastic rides, shows and shopping perfect for families and children of all ages. Of course, Hershey Park is also famous for its

Hershey's chocolate, a chocolate that has been satisfying cravings for many years. When you first enter Hershey Park the smell of chocolate being made will make your mouth water.

RIDES AT HERSHEY PARK

Once you have arrived at this chocolate wonderland, you will have your choices of many different attractions to choose from. There are many wonderful and exciting rides to choose from during the spring and summer. Anyone who loves roller coasters will have their choice of ten different rides. The Storm Runner is a one of a kind coaster that will launch you from 0-72 mph in 2 seconds straight up 18 stories. The Great Bear has you hang upside at speeds up to 61 miles per hour as you travel below the track. The Lightening Racer is the first wooden racing/dueling coaster in the United States. The Roller Soaker drenches everyone in sight as you partake in the ultimate water fight. For guests who like a little less adventure in their rides, Hershey Park offers 23 different rides, such as a giant Ferris wheel and a monorail. And there are 24 different rides geared to kids.

ENTERTAINMENT AT HERSHEY PARK

While you are enjoying your stay at Hershey Park, you will be entertained by one of the many strolling bands and musical performance that are going on throughout the day. Some of the bands you may encounter include the Sand Fleas Beach Band and their renditions of beach music from great artists like Jimmy Buffet and the Beach Boys.

ATTRACTIONS AT HERSHEY PARK

The Carrousel Circle offers a perfect venue for some lifetime memories - you can have your pictures taken with the Hershey's Product characters. Music Box Way offers an interesting take on family life with the show "An American Life".

Over at Minetown, enjoy an exhilarating dancing performance complete with top choice musical selections. For anyone who loves the sea, you should attend a showing of "Our Friends From The Sea" to learn about marine life.

LODGING NEAR HERSHEY PARK

Once you have selected a date for your vacation, you'll want to find a hotel close to the action. The Best Western Inn Hershey is just minutes from the park. Kids will love the 24-hour game room and special activities geared toward children. And parents will enjoy the savings - children under 16 stay free. And the Comfort Inn at the Park Hotel is another great choice for families on a budget, offering quality accommodations at affordable rates. Your whole family can enjoy the indoor heated pool and kids will appreciate the in-room Nintendo game system.

If you are looking for a place that the kids will enjoy or you have always wondered how Hershey chocolate was made, Hershey Park is the place that you should go on your next vacation.