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# Hersheypark

Hersheypark’s name may suggest a gentle confectionery outing, but the coaster collection is a serious reason to visit. In Hershey, Pennsylvania, major thrill rides sit alongside family attractions and a seasonal water-play offering, giving the day more range than its chocolate associations might imply.

 

Wildcat’s Revenge, Skyrush, Candymonium and Storm Runner are among the rides enthusiasts will want to understand before arriving. There are gentler options too, so choose a route that fits the heights and confidence of the people travelling. A mixed group will have a better day when its youngest and least adventurous members have real priorities of their own.

 

Check the operating calendar and the exact seasonal offering before booking. The Boardwalk water area is not something to assume will be open on every park date. Hershey’s Chocolate World is a neighbouring attraction with its own experiences and booking conditions; a Hersheypark ticket should not be treated as a blanket pass to everything nearby. Include parking, meals and the walk back at the end of the day when comparing the full family cost.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 40.28806, -76.65694
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/New\_York
- Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
- Address: 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, United States
- City / locality: Hershey
- State / province / region: Pennsylvania
- Country: United States
- Location-only sources checked: 2026-10-24. Other venue facts and indexing readiness are not approved by this field check.
- Location source scope: Exact physical theme park visitor locality. Official arrival address is primary; independent park records corroborate the venue identity. Nearby city or postal locality differences are resolved explicitly in favour of the public visitor approach, except Drayton Bassett is the independently corroborated physical locality near Tamworth.
- [Location source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>)
- [Location source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/directions-and-parking>)
- [Location source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hersheypark>)
- [Location source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Hersheypark>)
- [Official website](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>)
- [Official tickets](<https://www.hersheypark.com/tickets-and-passes/tickets?utm_source=main_nav&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=buy_tickets>) (links checked 2026-10-24)
- [Getting there](<https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/directions-and-parking>) (links checked 2026-10-24)

### Planning your visit

Build the day around a realistic coaster shortlist and shared family attractions. Check the seasonal water-area calendar, and treat Chocolate World experiences as a separate planning decision rather than assuming they are included.
- [Planning source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>); checked 2026-10-24

### Getting there

Use the official visitor address: 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, United States. Follow current operator directions for the approach and parking. The map identifies the park rather than promising a specific vehicle gate or hotel check-in.
- [Planning source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/directions-and-parking>); checked 2026-10-24

### Visiting with children

Check individual ride requirements before promising a shared itinerary. Give non-riders and younger visitors their own priorities, and make room for meals and rest rather than measuring the day only by ride count.
- [Planning source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>); checked 2026-10-24

### Weather and seasonal considerations

Check the local forecast and keep the route flexible if outdoor rides pause. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and plan water and regular breaks. Check the official calendar before arranging travel.
- [Planning source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>); checked 2026-10-24
- A substantial coaster destination: The park's line-up includes Wildcat's Revenge, Skyrush, Candymonium and Storm Runner. 
- [Planning source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>); checked 2026-10-24

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/>)
- [Official source](<https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/directions-and-parking>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hersheypark>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Hersheypark>)

Information checked: 2026-10-24.

Source credit: Photo: Hersheypark


## THMPRK Score

7.7 /10

Hersheypark earns a strong score for the quality and variety of its coasters, backed by a useful family offering. There is enough here to justify a dedicated park day without relying on the wider Hershey attractions. Queues, walking and the total cost of extras keep the score grounded; a selective plan brings out its best value.

- Assessed: 2026-10-24


## Fan score

91.1% positive. 163 thumbs up; 16 thumbs down; 179 total votes.