PASNAP 2023: Moving Forward will be here before we know it. Attendees can check out all that Hershey has to offer!
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School Nurses can get EXCITED to meet their colleagues in the SWEETEST PLACE ON EARTH. Review the sampling of attractions you may be interested in while in Hershey, PA.
Hershey’s Chocolate World
Hours: 3/31/23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 4/1-/4/2/23 9:00 am - 6:00 pm but subject to change. Ticket Bundles with other events Available
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Free Admission: HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour
Tours run continuously during operating hours. This attraction tends to be busier on weekends and holidays. Insider tip: Best times to ride are the first and last two hours of the day.
30 MINS
Create Your Own Candy Bar
45 mins $28.95
Create Your Own Candy Bar | HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
HERSHEY'S Unwrapped
Dazzle all five of your senses to taste HERSHEY'S Chocolate in an interactive, family-oriented theater show led by a pair of zany tasteologists.
Adult (ages 13+): $17.95
Child (ages 3-12): $14.95
Children ages 2 and under: FREE
30 MINS
REESE'S Stuff Your Cup
Make your chocolate and peanut butter dreams come true with a one-pound REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup stuffed with your favorite mix-ins and fresh peanut butter from the factory just down the road.
Opens Daily at 10 AM
All Ages: $19.95
Advance reservations/ticket purchase not required.
30 MINS
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience
Sip, sip, hooray! The best way to savor your favorite HERSHEY'S Chocolates: with wine. Discover new flavors during this unique guided tasting.
Date and Time: April 1-2, 2:00 & 4:00 pm
Location: 101 Chocolate World Way Hershey, PA 17033
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience | Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World | Hershey, PA (hersheypa.com)
SPAS. Unwind at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey. Affectionately known as The Chocolate Spa, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey is a three-story, 40,000-square-foot, full-service European-style spa overlooking the Hotel’s formal gardens and reflecting pools. All spa treatments include complimentary access to steam rooms, saunas, relaxation lounges, an indoor pool and jacuzzi, fitness center, walking trails and more!
MeltSpa® by Hershey day spa is located in downtown Hershey. Our full range of spa treatments and salon services are paired with convenient evening hours, seven days a week so you can always fit in time for relaxation.
SPA TREATMENTS
Hours: 1/31/23 9:00 am - 8 pm, 4/1-4/2/23 9:00 am - 6 pm. Appointments offered daily beginning at 8:30 am.
GROUP VISITS
Share the luxurious experience of MeltSpa® by Hershey with a group visit. Indulge in a day of decadent treatments, exceptional services, and of course, Hershey'sSM Chocolate. Whether you are planning a visit with your bridal party, family, or friends, we will make sure your spa day is perfectly indulgent. To expedite your check-in, please complete, print, and bring along the health questionnaire.
The Spa considers a "group" to be 5 or more guests. Please contact Spa Group Sales based on the needs of your group. Spa Group Sales, 717-520-5868
Group Spa Treatments & Salon Services in Hershey | MeltSpa by Hershey
Hershey Trolley Works
HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOUR
- Year-Round
- Daily; 75 minutes
- Join your conductor on an in-depth sightseeing and chocolate-tasting journey throughout Hershey of today and years past. As you learn about the life of Milton Hershey, you'll visit all the historical sites in the town he created, from his birthplace and the original HERSHEY’S Chocolate factory to the famous HERSHEY’S KISSES streetlights and his historic home, Highpoint Mansion. And during your ride, sample the flavors that made Mr. Hershey famous too!
Adult (ages 13+): $18.95
Child (ages 3-12): $15.95
Children ages 2 and under: FREE
Only Available on Friday, 3/31/23 starting at 10:45 am, last Trolley 3:15 pm
Hershey Trolley Works | HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
THE HERSHEY STORY MUSEUM
Learning is fun and hands-on at The Hershey Story Museum! There’s so much to do from exploring the life of Milton Hershey to trying your hand at creating a unique chocolate treat of your own. Also, become an apprentice, go on a scavenger hunt, and end your day in the best way – with something tasty and sweet!
Hours: 1/31/23, 4/1/23, 4/2/23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hershey Story Museum Exhibits Examine the Life of Milton Hershey
HERSHEY GARDENS
The beauty and wonder of nature is yours to enjoy at Hershey Gardens. Stroll through the beautiful and sweet-smelling gardens, flutter along with hundreds and hundreds of colorful butterflies, interact with ever-changing seasonal exhibits, shop for garden tools, gifts, souvenirs, and so much more.
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily
Guests of The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge will receive complimentary tickets to use during their stay.
Hershey Gardens | Hershey, PA (hersheypa.com)
ZooAmerica. Enter into a world of hanging bats, howling wolves, and swimming otters at ZooAmerica!
Hours: Friday, 3/31/23 through Sunday, 4/2/23 10:00 am - 4: 30 pm.
Visitor Information Index | ZooAmerica
Indian Echo Caverns At Echo Dell [3 miles from Hershey Lodge] Tours: The tour is 45 minutes in length. A professionally trained interpretive guide explains the caverns geology, history, and shows the beautiful formations of the caverns. All tours begin at the gift shop. At Indian Echo caverns we strive to be entertaining and educational for all ages.
Also Available: Picnic Areas; Playground; Petting Zoo
Hours: Open Daily – Including Sundays! 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Year-round).
Rates: $22 for Adults, ages 12 and over, $20 for Seniors, ages 65 and over, $13 for Children, ages 2-11 Children, under 2 are FREE
Echo Dell – Indian Echo Caverns – Unleash Your Explorer | The Caverns
AACA Museum, Inc., 161 Museum Drive Hershey, PA 17033. America’s Transportation Experience at Hershey Hours: Open Daily: 9 am – 5 pm
Exhibits Archive - AACA Museum
SHOPPING IN HERSHEY
Embark on a shopping excursion during your getaway to Hershey,PA. Explore more than a dozen unique shops, boutiques, and outlets across the town that offer everything from Hershey’s products and souvenirs to designer apparel and accessories, plus specialty items you’ll only find in Hershey! Can’t make it into town? Purchase gift cards, souvenirs, and more online! Grab your list and set out for some sweet shopping from home or in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth®!
Shopping | Hershey, PA (hersheypa.com)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
After you've experienced all the sweet attractions, venues, and events in Hershey, branch out to discover even more fun and excitement in the surrounding area! With everything from Civil War battlefields, and famous Amish settlements to the state capital and fun places for kids and adults alike, you’ll have a one- of-a-kind getaway to remember forever!
Nearby Attractions | Hershey, PA (hersheypa.com)
The Jungle Book
- From: 3/31/23 – 4/2/23
- Times: Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 pm, Sundays: 2:30 pm
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
- Venue: Gamut Theatre Group
- 15 North Fourth Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101 - Admission: $38/$26/$14
Disney On Ice Presents 'Find Your Hero'
- From: 3/30/23 – 4/2/23
- Venue: GIANT Center
- 550 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033 - Times: 3/31/23 7:00 pm; 4/1/23 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm; 4/2/23 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm
2022-2023 POPS 5: Dancing in the Street
Smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and the one and only Stevie Wonder.
Times: 4/1/23 7:30 pm; 4/2/23 3:00 pm
Buy: 2022-2023 POPS 5: Dancing in the Street (force.com)
Art In The Wild 2023 Outdoor Exhibition
- From: Apr 02, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023
- Times: From: 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
- Recurring daily
- Venue: Wildwood Park
- 100 Wildwood Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Hours: Open daily from April 2 - September 30, 2023, from dawn to dusk.
Wildwood Park is a jewel for nature and wildlife lovers looking for a serene stroll. It’s just minutes from downtown Harrisburg, but tucked discreetly away from the fast pace of the city. On a beautiful morning, you’ll see couples jogging, solo cyclists, families out for a walk, nature photographers, and lots of dogs getting their exercise.
The Wildwood Loop [3.1 miles total loop] is great for kids and hikers/walkers of all ages. The level trek doesn’t call for anything in the way of specialized footwear – sneakers will get you through with no problem!
2022-Nature-Trails-Brochure-with-Boardwalk-Closures.pdf (explorewildwoodpark.org)