Our guests receive complimentary entrance to the Hershey Gardens and the Butterfly Atrium the day of our wedding (just mention that you are our guests). We hope you can arrive a bit early and enjoy the breathtaking assortment of flowers, shrubs, and trees throughout the grounds before making your way to the Gazebo for our ceremony at 4:30 PM. Please be sure to visit the Butterfly Atrium by 5:45 PM, as they close promptly at 6:00 that evening.

Hershey Park is a family theme park that includes a variety of rides and activities, including roller coasters and a water park. If you are planning to visit the area for the holiday weekend, consider adding this to your bucket list.

Hershey offers some of the best in live entertainment in Pennsylvania! With everything from concerts and family entertainment to touring Broadway shows and sporting events taking place across the many official Hershey venues. There's no shortage of things to do or see.

Hershey Park Stadium is the most prominent outdoor stadium in Central PA. Take in an exciting concert from your favorite musical act or take in a thrilling PIAA High School sporting championship.

GIANT Center hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances, including concerts, comedy shows, professional ice shows, and family events.

Hershey Theater is a beautiful, iconic, and historic theatre located in downtown Hershey, PA. Attend the finest in touring Broadway shows, musical acts, comedy shows, and film screenings.

Zoo America was founded in 1910 by Milton S. Hershey. It started with a few animals, including bears, birds, and deer. Today, it covers 11 acres and is home to more than 75 species and 200 individual animals, including some that are rare and endangered.

Discover all things chocolate as you embark on a journey to learn and see how chocolate is made on a free tour ride. Share and savor chocolate-inspired treats and have a chocolate-inspired adventure to remember.

This museum examines the journey of Milton Hershey from failed entrepreneur to chocolate king and philanthropic benefactor. Visitors explore the history of Hershey in an educational and immersive environment well-suited for both adults and children. The museum galleries present five distinct phases of Milton Hershey’s life and the chronicles of a chocolate pioneer.

Pennsylvania offers a treasure trove of unique American culture. Just outside of the immediate Hershey area you'll find a wide variety of things to do and see, from antique malls, Amish farms, breweries, and outdoor activities. A few of the places on our bucket list follow. We look forward to hearing about your adventures in Central PA!

Crossroads Antique Mall (pictured above)

825 Cocoa Ave Hershey, PA 17033

Open 10:00 - 5:30 Mon-Sun

Explore the local rivers and lakes with one of the several kayak rental shops in the area.

Indian Echo Caverns is a beautiful 440 million-year-old limestone cave that offers daily tours. Visitors can also enjoy access to a picnic area and free petting zoo.

If you're interested in learning about Amish culture, consider visiting one of the attractions in Lancaster, located about 35 miles south of Hershey. Lancaster also offers lots of great coffee shops and restaurants.

Thanks to its German influence, PA is home to hundreds of breweries and a few distilleries. A few local options follow:

Troegs Independent Brewing

Iron Hill Brewery

Rotunda Brew Pub

Englewood Brewing

Midstate Distillery at Hershey Fresh Market

Hidden Still Spirits

Take the Chocolate Tour at Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction

Let your nose lead you through Hershey’s chocolate tour, an immersive ride where you’ll see, feel, hear and smell the process of making Hershey’s famous chocolate – from cocoa bean to bar. Plus, there’s a free sample for everyone at the end!

Enjoy Outdoor Adventure

Fresh air is always free! Hershey has a variety of trails to walk, hike or bike in any season. Spring through fall, you can escape to the Swatara Creek for a kayak adventure. See some highlights below and explore all-things-outdoor on the Hershey Harrisburg Adventure Trail.

Hershey Medical Center Trail – features 10 trails for hiking, biking, or walking

Swatara Creek – features a calm and scenic route for kayak adventures

If you are seeking time in nature away from the hustle and bustle, the surrounding Hershey areas park system offers 250 acres of open park space. Each park offers a different recreational opportunity, including team sports, playground equipment, fishing, picnic shelters, and nature trails. All Township parks are open from dawn to dusk and have restroom facilities or portable toilets during the summer months.