From Central New Jersey: I95S to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I76). I76W to Exit 266. Turn left onto 72N to 322W. Route 322 becomes Hersheypark Drive/Route 39W.
From NYC: I78W to I81S. Take Exit 77 and follow Route 39S to Hershey.
From Philadelpia: Schuykill Expressway (I76W) to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I76). I76W to Exit 266. Follow NJ directions above.
The Boardwalk: The SEAquel- Water park expansion
Hersheypark still isn't calling its impressive collection of water rides a "water park," but with this summer's addition of a huge wave pool and a lazy river, it offers more watery diversions than some actual water parks.
New for 2008
Fahrenheit
Read about the new steel vertical lift looping coaster coming to Hersheypark. And take a virtual ride: Fahrenheit preview video.
In addition to Fahrenheit, Hersheypark will also be debuting Howler, a spinning ride that will allow passengers to spin their own cars, in 2008.
- Eleven coasters, including the top-10 wooden coaster, Lightning Racer, the wonderful Great Bear, an inverted coaster, Storm Runner, a rocket coaster, and Comet, a classic woodie.
- A great batch of water rides, including the Canyon River Rapids raft ride, the Tidal Force splashdown ride, and Roller Soaker, an interactive water coaster.
- The interactive dark ride, Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge
- The 11-acre ZOOAMERICA is included with admission.
- Outside the park is the free Hershey's Chocolate World with the Really Big 3D Show and the ride-through Factory Works Experience.
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Holiday Event
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane- Info about the park's annual holiday event.Hersheypark has a huge assortment of rides and attractions, including a world-class array of roller coasters. The park also offers a good selection of rides for younger kids as well as shows for the whole family. ZOOAMERICA, which is included with admission, features animals native to North America. The park also offers special events for Halloween and Christmas.
With its hotels, amphitheater, sports arena, gardens, and Chocolate World, Hershey is more of a destination park than a regional amusement park. By adding a visit to nearby Pennsylvania Dutch Country, a trip to Hershey could be part of a multi-day vacation.
