Hershey’s Chocolate World
Time Needed: full-day, half-day
Experience Type: American icon, family fun
Sweet tooths, rejoice! At Hershey’s Chocolate World, everything is dipped in cocoa, sprinkled with fun, and served with a side of nostalgia. From whimsical rides to hands-on chocolate adventures, this confectionery playground delivers sugar-fueled smiles for kids and grown-ups.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Take the Chocolate Tour Ride – This free ride traces the cocoa bean’s journey from tropical rainforest to candy bar, complete with singing cows and a sweet sample at the finish.
- Create Your Own Candy Bar – Pick your ingredients, design your wrapper, and watch your custom chocolate bar roll down the factory line.
- Hop Aboard Hershey’s Trolley Works – Ride through the town of Hershey on a trolley tour packed with fun facts, historic landmarks, tall-but-true stories—and yes, chocolate samples.
- Meet Hershey’s Characters – On weekends, snap selfies with larger-than-life favorites like Hershey Bar, Jolly Rancher, and Reese.
- Pair Your Visit with Hersheypark – Just next door, tackle roller coasters, rides, and chocolate-themed thrills for the ultimate Hershey experience.
Recommended Reading: On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue introduces young readers to Milton Hershey’s struggles, failures, and eventual breakthrough in creating milk chocolate. Perseverance and a desire to make people happy led one sweet American success story.
Photo Credit: Joanne C Sullivan/Flickr