{"id":2422,"date":"2024-01-23T12:47:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T12:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.momstribute.com\/company-blogs\/?p=2422"},"modified":"2024-06-10T08:28:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T08:28:28","slug":"sensational-and-sweet-the-legendary-hersheypark-has-zoo-rides-swim-and-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.momstribute.com\/company-blogs\/sensational-and-sweet-the-legendary-hersheypark-has-zoo-rides-swim-and-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensational and Sweet! The legendary Hersheypark has Zoo, Rides, Swim and Chocolate."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard of \u201cwave\u201d season? For people in the travel industry, it\u2019s the term they use to describe this time of year. That\u2019s because they tend to get a wave of business as people begin planning their spring and summer travel. It\u2019s a great time to plan because the second half of the school year will wrap up quickly. Before we know it, summer will be here, and if we\u2019re lucky, we\u2019ll get to vacation with them! If you\u2019re looking for that perfect, low-key family vacation spot then you\u2019re in luck. We here at MomsTribute.com, with the best of mom to mom blogs, have you covered! Here is one example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hersheypark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep in the heart of Pennsylvania sits a legendary amusement park that\u2019s been thrilling guests for decades. The best part is that it\u2019s not only fun for families; it\u2019s also every chocolate lover\u2019s dream. That\u2019s right\u2014I\u2019m talking about Hersheypark! From chocolate kiss-shaped light fixtures to chocolate-themed restaurants, this place looks like tons of delicious fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering where, exactly, Hersheypark is located. After all, Pennsylvania is a large state! Hershey, PA, sits on the eastern side of the state, just northwest of Philadelphia. It\u2019s an easy jaunt from any of the eastern states, as well as places like Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it would be quite a drive for my family, I\u2019ve always dreamed of packing up the car and making the 11-hour trip. Why? I\u2019ll let you in on a little family history\u2014I was born in Pennsylvania, and we\u2019ve visited plenty. We\u2019ve never made it over to Hersheypark, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amusement parks are one of the best spots to visit with kids. There are rides, tons of food options, entertainment, and shopping. The fun doesn\u2019t stop there, though. Hershey Park was founded in 1907. It includes a zoo (called ZooAmerica, and admission is included with your park ticket!), a butterfly house, a stadium for concerts, and lush rose gardens. There\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legendary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first arrive in Hershey, you\u2019ll want to check out the Hershey Story Museum. This fun, interactive spot is a great kid friendly venue. The town of Hershey was founded by Milton Hershey. It started out as a model village for the workers of his chocolate factory. We know the full story, of course, in that the Hershey chocolate factory would grow into a dynasty. Hershey, PA, grew along with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my family\u2019s biggest highlights when we travel is where we\u2019re going to eat. Hershey Park has over sixty restaurants and eateries inside the amusement park alone\u2014and there are plenty more spots throughout Hershey proper. This means they\u2019ve got something for everyone, even those with special dietary needs or restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chocolatier is high on our list of spots to visit. It\u2019s a full-service restaurant with views of the park and its rides. Its menu looks mouthwatering, and of course, there\u2019s also a healthy helping of chocolate dessert items, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This amazing-looking restaurant is part of Hershey\u2019s Chocolateland, which also has Hersheypark\u2019s largest rollercoaster, Candymonium. You\u2019ll want to check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensational<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my family, we are amusement park junkies. Rides are, of course, our favorite part! Hersheypark has a lot to offer here\u2014from kiddie rides for the youngest, to family rides, all the way up to thrill rides like roller coasters.Many of their rides are traditional country fair types like the scrambler, bumper cars, and teacups, but there are lots of other fun adventures thrown in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your family likes water parks, then you can check another box for the fun you\u2019ll have at Hersheypark. They\u2019ve got an 11-acre water park with slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and water coasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Deets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a visit to an amusement park in Pennsylvania, you\u2019ll want to think about the best time of year to go. Hersheypark is open from April through January 1st each year. You can buy individual day tickets, multiday passes, or season passes. This is helpful because it lets you plan your visit your way. There are lots of summer activities, but they also have events for Halloween and Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One last thing, if you\u2019re thinking about visiting Hersheypark, or any amusement park, you\u2019ll want to make sure you think about the logistics of visiting with kids. Pack a park bag with sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and any other small items you might need like a hat or sunglasses. Trust me on this one\u2014I consider myself an amusement park pro when it comes to visiting with kids, and you\u2019ll be glad you brought the bag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also remember to download the free KFV app to read reviews of Hersheypark and the surrounding attractions. This handy time management tool will really help you plan the perfect summer vacation. Happy chocolatier-ing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Katie C, MomsTribute.com<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard of \u201cwave\u201d season? For people in the travel industry, it\u2019s the term they use to describe this time of year. That\u2019s because they tend to get a wave of business as people begin planning their spring and summer travel. 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