Hersheypark is a family theme park in the eastern United States in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about fifteen miles (25 km) east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles (155 km) west of Philadelphia. The park was founded in 1906, by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It is wholly and privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. Hersheypark has won several awards, including the Applause Award.
Hersheypark Main Gate
A view of Hersheypark's amusement center circa 1950
Hersheypark's second pool, circa 1924–1928
This is a height measurement board at the entrance of the Twin Turnpike Sports Cars ride in Hersheypark.
Hershey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to The Hershey Company, which was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey, and Hersheypark, an amusement park.
Hershey Kiss-shaped street lamps in downtown Hershey
The Hershey Company in August 1976
One of Hershey's distinctive kiss-shaped street lamps
"Chocolate Ave", celebrating Hershey's heritage