Bed and Breakfast near Hershey Park, Popular Area Attractions
Article from:
The US Airways Magazine - Feb. '06
An interesting and helpful profile
of Hershey that recommends the Inn as " A Place to Stay"
We congratulate HERSHEYPARK on 100 Years Of Happy! For
more information,
visit
Hersheypark.com
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In 2007,
HERSHEYPARK® is celebrating its
centennial anniversary . . . that's 100
years of making people happy!
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As part of its
centennial celebration,
HERSHEYPARK is introducing the
single largest addition in its history,
"The Boardwalk at
HERSHEYPARK."
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The Boardwalk is a
classic tribute to the legendary
boardwalks of the Northeast and combines
the best of family vacations - a trip to
the seashore and a visit to an amusement
park.
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The area features
five new water-based attractions as well
as 11 food outlets, six games, and seven
retail outlets, all appropriately themed
to The Boardwalk experience.
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The centerpiece of
The Boardwalk is called "East Coast
Waterworks." Standing at more than seven
stories high, this is the world's
largest water-play structure. It's
designed from more than 62 tons of steel
and will feature more than 300
interactive water toys.
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Besides "The
Boardwalk at
HERSHEYPARK," guests who visit
during the centennial celebration can
also enjoy new shows, fireworks displays
and more.
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In keeping with the
legacy of Milton S. Hershey, this
yearlong celebration of "100 Years of
Happy" is for everyone visiting Hershey
in 2007. The centennial celebration for
HERSHEYPARK will be a
once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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In fact, we've
added so much more to do in Hershey that
you'll want to extend your stay just so
you can create that many more happy
memories.
Hersheypark
- www.hersheypa.com – A great
place to start your vacation planning. This site is chock full of
info about the “Sweetest Place on Earth” including Hersheypark,
Chocolate World and other area and regional attractions
The Spa at the
Hershey Hotel -
http://www.hersheypa.com/accommodations/
the_spa_at_hotel_hershey/index.html. - Many of our guests plan
their getaways to include time at this very luxurious spa.
Chocolate World
–
www.hersheyschocolateworld.com - Great Fun…and the chance to
learn everything you want to know about Chocolate and the town of
Hershey. The 3D Theater and Trolley are definitely worth it. You can
also buy all Hershey products at big discounts including the new dark
chocolate kisses.
Giant Center
(Hershey Bears Hockey and Concerts) –
www.hersheypa.com/events/giant_center/ Be sure to check their
schedule for Concerts, Special Events and Hockey – Cher, Bette Midler,
Ringling Brothers Circus, Ice Shows are just a few of the recent
attractions.
Hershey Gardens
– www.hersheygardens.org
- The garden is known for their incredible collection of roses but
the children’s garden, perennial and annual beds are also wonderful.
Hershey Theatre
(Concerts and Live Theater)–
www.hersheytheatre.com
We suggest checking their schedule. From road companies of Broadway
shows to concerts and classic films, there’s something happening most
of the time.
Milton Hershey
School and Founders Hall –
www.mhs-pa.org One of Milton Hershey’s enduring legacies. If your
schedule permits, a trip to Founders Hall is definitely time well
spent.
Hershey Medical
Center – www.hmc.psu.edu/ -
If your are coming for either a conference, training or treatment,
this site may provide useful information.
Hershey Foods
– www.hersheys.com Our
business travelers have found this link to be of value.
Indian Echo
Caverns –
www.indianechocaverns.com - Both Adults and Kids love the caverns.
The cave tour is fun and educational and there is a variety of other
things to do and see. Be sure to get the money saving coupon at this
site.
Middletown-Hummelstown Railroad–
www.mhrailroad.com Enjoy an
11 mile ride in vintage railroad coaches while learning about the
history of the area. There’s a railroad song sing-along on the way
home. Check the site for special events.
Adventure Sports
– www.adventurehershey.com
- Just plain fun! We love the race cars, miniature golf and the water
guns on the bumper boasts.
Pennsylvania
Renaissance Faire –
www.parenfaire.com Be sure to visit this site. There are
activities at the grounds all through the year and the Faire is something
quite amazing.
Penn National
Race Track –
www.pennnational.com enjoy the excitement and beauty of
thoroughbred racing.
Fort Indiantown Gap -
http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Military_Affairs/ftig/
This 17000 acre National Guard training center also offers civilians
the opportunity to hunt and fish on the property.
Museums
Hershey Museum –
www.hersheymuseum.org Another worth the stop visit.
There is more to Hershey than Chocolate.
Antique Automobile Club
of America Museum, Hershey –
www.aaca.org/museum/ - A beautiful new museum that’s
fun for the whole family.
National Civil War
Museum, Harrisburg –
www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org – A truly exceptional
experience. Everyone who goes comes back saying they
could have spent days here.
Pennsylvania State
Museum, Harrisburg –
www.statemuseumpa.org/ - Art, natural history,
artifacts and a planetarium all under one roof.
Whitaker Center for
Science and the Arts (Science Museum, Imax,
Performance Venue) –
www.whitakercenter.org.There is always something
happening at the Whitaker. Kids (and adults too) love
the Imax and hands on museum.
Colleges – Students
Parents and visitors to the area will find the sites
below very informative. Be sure to check for their
concert and lecture series
Nearby
Harrisburg (25
minutes)–
www.visithhc.com – Visit the most beautiful state
capitol building in the USA, ride a River Boat, see
great baseball or enjoy gourmet dining. You’ll be amazed
at how much Harrisburg has to offer.
Lancaster County/Amish
Country (40 minutes) –
www.padutch.com -
Step back in time and see life lived more simply. We’ll
be happy to help you plan your day(s) here.
Gettysburg
(60 minutes) –
www.gettysburg.com - Exactly an hour from the farm,
a visit to Gettysburg will stay with you a very long
time.
York (45 minutes) –
www.yorkpa.org –
The factory tour capitol of the East. Harley Davidson
is everyone’s favorite but there are also several
others.
Carlisle (40
minutes) -
www.visithhc.com Visit the Army War College or spend
the day antiquing. The quaint town of Carlisle has a lot
to offer.
Lebanon (30
minutes) – Tour a bologna factory or enjoy a
true country fair. Check out this site for more info.
www.imageslebanon.com
Mt. Gretna
(30 minutes) – Wonderful summer concerts and
theater in the round. This little village is favorite of
ours.
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Other Activities
The area is great for antiquing and country auctions. Bicycling throughout the region and also canoeing and kayaking on the Swatara Creek and Susquehanna River are popular activities.
Use our interactive map and guide to the area |
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