Hershey Essential Info
Overview
Hershey is a city in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania. It has a rich history and cultural significance being the birthplace of Hershey's Chocolate. One of the city's most well known attractions is Hersheypark, a theme park that provides fun for the family.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Jun, Sep-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Wilt Chamberlain’s famous 100-point game was played in Hersheypark Arena.
- Hershey Park was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey.
- Hershey is popularly called "Chocolatetown, USA", and is also referred to as "The Sweetest Place on Earth".
- TheThe Kiss Lamps in Hershey, alternating between wrapped and unwrapped, were first installed in 1963.
- Milton Hershey, the founder of Hershey, was supposed to be in the Titanic.
Popular Foods
- Chocolates
- Stuffed French Toast