Summer is the perfect time for a family vacation. Spend quality time with your loved ones and discover fun things to do at Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Enjoy three unique experiences in one ticket–including amusement park rides, an expansive water park, and an 11-acre zoo. Stay close to everything Hersheypark has to offer at The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg, located just 20 minutes from the park!
Purchase Tickets to Hersheypark
The first step in planning your day at Hersheypark is purchasing tickets for you and your family. Choose from one-day tickets or spend a weekend at the park with the two-day ticket options. Once you purchase your tickets, they are valid for any day throughout the season. We recommend purchasing your parking voucher online before your visit to save money on parking fees. Enjoy all of these experiences with your admission ticket:
Theme Park Rides
Find thrilling rides for all ages at the amusement park, featuring 15 iconic roller coasters and classic family rides. Ride the newest addition to the park, Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, a giant swing ascending over 100 feet in the air. While exploring the park, you will probably encounter one of the famous Hershey Characters at the Music Box Theatre. Stop and take a picture together!
Water Park
Cool down from the summer heat at The Boardwalk Water Park. Ride down water coasters and slides, float down the lazy river, and splash around the wave pool. There are also several play areas with water features that are great for younger kids.
ZooAmerica
Visit ZooAmerica and see animals from around North America at this 11-acre park. The zoo features animals from five distinct regions, like alligators, otters, wolves, snakes, mountain lions, black bears, owls, and much more.
Shopping
After a day at Hersheypark, head to the gift shops for a fun souvenir. Browse a wide selection of apparel, gifts, and toys exclusive to the park at Hersheypark Supply Co. or the brand-new HP Toys and Collectables shop.
Dining
Between riding roller coasters and seeing animals at the zoo, you can work up an appetite. With more than 60 dining locations throughout Hersheypark, they have something to satiate everyone’s cravings–even the pickiest eaters in your group.
Find Lodging at Our Hotel near Hersheypark
Discover even more fun things to do near Hersheypark at Hershey’s Chocolate World just down the road. Enjoy a free chocolate tour or create your own candy bar for an additional fee. There is so much fun to discover in Hershey. Plan your trip with The Central Hotel today and stay at our hotel just ten miles from Hersheypark. Find the perfect accommodations for everyone in your family with our selection of premier guest rooms and suites. Book with us today!