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    Hershey's Chocolate World - Hershey's Chocolate World

    Hershey's Chocolate World

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Hershey's Chocolate World is an official brand experience and visitor's center that opened in…read moreHershey, Pennsylvania in June 1973. It was founded by the Hershey Company. Beginning in 1910, Hershey began to give tours of its chocolate factory to the public. Visitors walked through real production areas to see processes like bar molding, wrapping, and the depositing of Hershey Kiss chocolates. By the early 1970s, the public tours had become too crowded for the active manufacturing plant. Located next to Hersheypark, Hershey opened Chocolate World as an alternate visitor center for the public to learn about the manufacturing process as well as purchase chocolate products in the large retail shop. My family and I recently visited Hershey while we were visiting our cousins in Pennsylvania. My wife and I had both separately visited Hershey when we were children, but this was the first visit for our own children. After taking a tour around town with Hershey Trolley Works, we headed inside Chocolate World. We went straight for the Hershey Chocolate Tour, where the line moved very quickly. It's not a real tour of the Hershey Factory, but rather a simulated one that is family-friendly. Similar to an attraction at Disney World, visitors sit in omnimover-style cars that move continuously along a track through the simulated factory journey. Our sons loved seeing the anthropomorphic chocolate characters who teach visitors about the chocolate-making process. Afterwards, we headed to the retail shop area to grab some delicious chocolate treats to take with us on the road. And don't worry... there were plenty of free samples too! For any families looking to visit Hershey, we highly recommend making a delicious stop at Hershey's Chocolate World!

    Hershey's Chocolate World is a great attraction for visitors of all ages and an easy way to spend a…read morecouple of hours while you're in Hershey. The facilities are well-maintained, the staff are friendly, and there's plenty to see and do whether it's your first visit or your tenth. A few highlights from my visit: If you're only visiting Chocolate World, you receive two hours of free parking, which is a nice perk. Clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms. A large gift shop with just about every Hershey product you can imagine. The free Chocolate Tour is a must-do and a great introduction to how Hershey chocolate is made. The tour ends with a free sweet treat, which is always a nice bonus. Plenty of activities for families, chocolate lovers, and first-time visitors. There are also several paid add-on experiences available, including: The Hershey Trolley Works tour Create Your Own Candy Bar Hershey's Unwrapped live chocolate tasting show Of these, I highly recomme nd the Trolley Tour. The staff dressed in old-time attire really bring the experience to life, and their energy, storytelling, and interaction with guests make it a memorable part of the visit. It's a fun way to learn about Hershey's history while being entertained along the way. One thing to note is that the store can become quite crowded during the summer months, so be prepared for larger crowds if you're visiting during peak season. Overall, Hershey's Chocolate World is a fun, family-friendly attraction that offers a mix of free and paid experiences. Whether you're stopping in for the Chocolate Tour, shopping for treats, or taking the trolley ride, it's a classic Hershey experience that's well worth a visit.

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    Hershey's Chocolate World - On the history tour at Hershey's Chocolate World

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    Art on Derry

    Art on Derry

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I had been eyeing this place for awhile on Groupon and when myself and some girlfriends attended a…read morewomen's day event at the Hershey Lodge (way back in February) and came across their booth, I wanted to stop and check it out. We were able to buy a gift certificate directly from him a the Groupon price. I recommend giving him a call and asking about the deal he'll offer -- BUY LOCAL!!! First I have to say...Laird is very talented, loves what he does and you can tell. He's friendly and straight to the point when giving instructions. I highly recommend a visit to his cute little shop. When you walk in, his artwork is everywhere! From jewelry to glass creations and amazing stained glass art -- this is a great unique place to shop for gifts. He offers many different classes as well. Grab some of your girlfriends (or guy friends!!) and try one of his very reasonably priced classes. Parking is in a lot next to the building (off street parking). I bought a certificate for two to try the mosaic class. It is offered on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 pm. I dragged my boyfriend along to get him to try something out of his comfort zone, and he enjoyed this first time experience. For the mosaic class we were given a nice size square "stone." Laird gave us some instructions and showed us where to pick our glass pieces that we were going to use. If taking this class, have something in mind BEFORE you show up as he leaves the design entirely up to you. He did show us a couple of examples of his work, but there was no way either one of us could stand up to his talent!! I felt like I took a little time trying to decide what design I wanted to do. No worries, I came up with a kind of "wave" idea and went with that. He has some really cool color glass and I already have an idea of what I would do on my next visit :) Just a tip: For those of you with longer nails, the tiny glass pieces can be challenging to pick up and place!! But I managed.... This class was fun and I highly recommend a visit/class!!

    Took a class here to make some items listed on their website and it was a lot of fun. The owner,…read moreLaird is a great instructor and he makes the projects seem less intimidating, especially if you're not a crafty person. Great for couples or small group of friends.

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    Fused Glass class for garden stakes

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    Hershey Art Gallery & Gifts - Artist Lynn Shirk

    Hershey Art Gallery & Gifts

    5.0(1 review)
    1.7 mi

    This is an amazing gallery! If you are looking for a gift for someone special, or a treat for…read moreyourself, be sure to visit. You will find stunning jewelry, unique sculptures, and ornaments by Lynn Shirk, a local artist. There are even note cards to make an extra special get well or birthday greeting. Then there are the original fine art works by owner Joan Maguire. Her paintings and prints are extraordinary. Be sure to see the striking work by Cuban artists who are exhibiting in the USA for the first time, Oscar Rodriguez Lasseria and Leidy Laura Fernandez Gallo. You can follow on Facebook or visit on the web, too, at hersheyart.com.

    From the owner: Unique, locally hand-crafted gifts and art. Affordable one-of-a kind items for the discerning…read moretaste. Beautiful jewelry in glass, silver, stainless copper, crystals, beads and stone. Museum quality repurposed metal/wood sculpture, artistic charcuterie boards, gourmet salts, botanical soaps. An array of sugar scrubs and bath soaks made with pure natural ingredients. Why not take home our Milk Chocolate Sugar Scrub to remember your visit to our chocolate town! Resident artist and gallery owner Joan Maguire's colorful original watercolors and oils are award winners. Available in all sizes, prints, cards and on tote bags. Be sure to stop in this unique reclaimed space, close to the Hershey Hotel.

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    Hershey Art Gallery & Gifts - Rings from vintage cutlery by Cuban artist Rafael Blanco.

    Rings from vintage cutlery by Cuban artist Rafael Blanco.

    Hershey Art Gallery & Gifts - Second floor studio lounge and gallery. Relax here with a glass or cup of chill, visit with friends, enjoy the space.

    Second floor studio lounge and gallery. Relax here with a glass or cup of chill, visit with friends, enjoy the space.

    Hershey Art Gallery & Gifts - The studio features original paintings and prints.

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    The studio features original paintings and prints.

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