The Small Pennsylvania Town Of Hershey Has More Outdoor Attractions Than Any Other Place In The State
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 25, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
A small Pennsylvania town that’s known around the world, Hershey offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend – or longer – getaway – for the whole family. If you like to spend time outdoors, in fact, you might find more outdoor attractions in this charming town than any other small town in the state. Your best bet is to plan ahead so you don’t miss out on any of these enchanting small town’s many attractions.
Earning small-town status due to its population of just over 14,600 residents, Hershey draws visitors from all over Pennsylvania and the world. The charming town got its start when…
Milton Hershey first built his famous chocolate factory back in 1905. Since then, the brand has become known around the world, and the town offers so much to do, you might not know where to start.
Carve out a day to visit the famous Hersheypark, an amusement park that offers old-fashioned summertime fun and scary haunts during the Halloween season, then transforms into a wonderland during the winter.
Spanning 121 acres, Hersheypark offers something for the whole family, from kiddie rides to thrilling coasters. In the summer, you can even cool down at The Boardwalk, the old-school waterpark.
If you love animals, plan a day at ZooAmerica. The zoo is home to such popular residents as black bears, mountain lions, alligators, gray wolves, and more.
For a day of outdoor and indoor adventure, plan a few hours at Adventure Sports in Hershey. Batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, and miniature golf are among the fun activities.
Do you have a favorite small Pennsylvania town that’s brimming with outdoor attractions? Tell us about it in the comments! If you’re a fan of spending time outdoors, you might also want to check out these seven natural wonders in Pennsylvania. Best of all, they’re all free to visit!
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