Hersheypark
Hersheypark (known as Hershey Park until 1970) is a family theme park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, about fifteen miles (25 km) east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles (155 km) west of Philadelphia.
A theme park inside Derry Township
You can stay in Derry Township
Hersheypark is inside Derry Township, which has 6,844 hotel and restaurant jobs, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1906
Hersheypark dates from 1906. About ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 68 miles south and Philadelphia is about 83 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Harrisburg (MDT) has airline service, about 9 miles from Hersheypark.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Derry Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Hersheypark
Hersheypark (known as Hershey Park until 1970) is a family theme park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, about fifteen miles (25 km) east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles (155 km) west of Philadelphia. The park was founded in 1906, by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It is wholly and privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. Hersheypark has won several awards, including the Applause Award.
- Type
- Theme park
- Established
- 1906
- Wikipedia readers
- 96K a year
Stay in Derry Township, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Hersheypark | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Township | in town | 6,844 | 24,977 | $390K | — |
| South Hanover Township | 3 mi west | 152 | 7,289 | $393K | — |
| Hummelstown | 3 mi southwest | 163 | 4,527 | $245K | B− |
| Palmyra | 4 mi northeast | 336 | 7,755 | $228K | — |
| North Londonderry Township | 5 mi northeast | 262 | 8,956 | $309K | — |
| Conewago Township | 6 mi southeast | 89 | 2,999 | $383K | — |
| West Hanover Township | 7 mi northwest | 329 | 11,049 | $308K | — |
| South Londonderry Township | 7 mi southeast | 229 | 8,823 | $343K | A+ |
| Middletown | 7 mi southwest | 270 | 9,632 | $162K | B− |
| Lower Swatara Township | 7 mi southwest | 414 | 9,796 | $235K | — |
| East Hanover Township | 7 mi north | 948 | 6,029 | $317K | — |
| Londonderry Township | 8 mi south | 133 | 4,906 | $242K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Hersheypark
Other well-known places within 60 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town🏛 MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
228 mi🏞 National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument🎢42 mi🎢 Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
329 mi🎢 Theme parkDutch Wonderland
59 mi🌸 GardenLongwood Gardens
45 mi🏺 Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
44 mi📍 LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
426 mi🏛 MuseumEphrata CloisterPhoto credits
Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Dutch Wonderland: FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Ephrata Cloister: 1549bcp at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Visiting Hersheypark
Is Hersheypark in Derry Township?
Yes. It’s inside Derry Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Hersheypark?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How many people visit Hersheypark each year?
3,000,000 in 2024, according to Wikidata.
How far is Hersheypark from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 68 miles south of Baltimore and about 83 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hersheypark?
Harrisburg (MDT), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Hersheypark?
Derry Township (in town, 6,844 hotel and restaurant jobs), South Hanover Township (3 mi, 152 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Hummelstown (3 mi, 163 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Derry Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Derry Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.