Peaceful place to camp and enjoy with family and friends great food great rides cheap place to go…read morewith the family

You can't beat free admission and free parking. You also can't beat a $5 slice of pizza or…read morecheeseburger at a legit theme park. It's no wonder why this place draws crowds. Tucked deep in Pennsylvania coal country (i.e. the middle to nowhere) you can find the rollercoasters rising out of the hills and this cute little park that time has luckily spared. There's something for everyone here, and with rides and games being pay as you go you can have as action packed or as relaxed of a day as you choose. There's even a large pool in the park for the hottest of summer days. I can see why this place has its diehard fans. With ample camping and rentals around the perimeter you can turn a trip here into a full vacation easily.

I was really torn over adding an additional star and for those that really really really love…read morerollercoasters, you might. This was our second trip in about four years and we met up with some family to spend a pair of days doing all the coasters we could handle- In my case, it was all of them. Some of the kids had to work their courage up by doing easier ones first, but by the end of the trip, I think we conquered everything. I personally like the coasters on metal rails better- much easier on the neck and back, while the kids really loved the vintage wooden coasters. Between Candy-Moneum and The Great Bear the winning title for me goes to da Bear. About the hardest part of the park is the signage; you'll follow an arrow, get to an intersection and then have no clue what to do next. To add insult to injury, there's few if any park employees around aside from the ones working concessions or rides. A great bonus to the coasters is the water park inside the Hersheypark complex. Splash zones, and tubes and plenty of sun chairs are available for what could be a full day of fun for the kids. Lines for the more popular attractions are not uncommon but at least there's plenty of water around to cool off in. A food court of sorts is there as well with a decent assortment of decent food. Alcohol can be purchased at some of the trucks or concession trailer outposts throughout the entire park so now we know there is a god. Also included with a park admission, there is a zoo that is worth spending an hour or two. Between the park, the zoo and the water park, you'll probably leave because the kiddos are tired, not because they are bored. If you happen to stay at one of the Hershey owned hotels or lodges, you'll be able to forego the parking fees and take the free shuttle. Also, staying on site gets you into the park an hour early. Great for the coasters that develop longer lines as the days wears on- you can get them in before the other crowds show up. Clean and safe fun is what you're in for so plan a trip for yourself- just do yourself a favor and do a search of all the rides available- if you're not a fan of rollercoasters, there aren't many other non-coaster rides you'd enjoy.

World-class theme park that definitely isn't just for kids. They have some really cute kids rides…read moreand stuff, but don't get it twisted, Hersheypark is for thrill seekers. It's also super aesthetic and pretty, and you can tell the team really takes care of the park compared to a lot of other parks in the Northeast. Everything just feels clean and well maintained. And make sure you don't skip the candy dark rides, which are kind of outside of the main park.

We had such a fun family day at Dutch Wonderland! Hubby purchased tickets so our princess could…read moreenjoy the amusement park before heading back to school. A lot of the rides were out of service since the kids are already heading back to school, but thankfully, we were given tickets to come back for free through the end of the year! We really appreciated that. Even with some rides closed, there was still plenty to do, see, and eat, so we were still able to have a great time. I think our kiddo's favorite part was definitely the Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet! Her excitement made the whole day worth it! We'll definitely be back to enjoy more rides and make more memories!

First theme park visit for my 21 month old. Our experience was honestly just okay. This park is…read moreonly open Fri, Sat and Sun for 8 hours each day so it was pretty crowded on the Saturday we went. The monorail ride was over a 45 minute wait and that was pretty rough with a toddler. It would be helpful to have signs with estimated wait times for the rides. Soft drinks/water we're also pretty expensive at around $5 a bottle with the vendors inquiring about a tip when you grab the bottle out of the fridge yourself. We would possibly return but we would wait until our child is older.

Drove by this place a hundred times but never stopped in. Wish I had come here sooner. The mini…read moregolf course is freshly turfed so it doesn't look and play like an old worn carpet from the 1970s. Go karting was the most fun, even going out solo in a two seater was enjoyable for my daughter. Food is decently cheap too. You don't feel like you're being ripped off. Will definitely be back and bringing friends.

My grandkids had a wonderful day at Bear Rock Junction. However , the train ride is great but it is…read morevery very old and it doesn't look as nice as it does on the TV advertisement at all. That paint ball area looks really bad.

Adventure Sports is soooo fun. In particular, the bumper boats. My adult siblings and our kids had…read moresuch a great time trying to navigate a floating raft while simultaneously using a squirt gun to drenched each other! We also loved the mini golf after the sun set and all the lightning bugs made the ground sparkle.

I was impressed with the variety and quality of arcade games, truly something for everyone, kids…read moreand adults. Prices about what you'd expect. Unfortunately I went to the counter to purchase $11 on my game card for go karts, however when I arrived at the track I was told it was closed because there were puddles. Understandable the weather isn't anyone's fault. However why wasn't the front counter told to warn people the go karts were closed and not sell admission. Also it looked like the batting cages were closed. A five star place, if the front counter is notified to tell people if attractions are closed.

We love this place year round! We have a 4 & 5 year old so there is plenty for them to do in the…read morearcade and laser tag inside during those cold or rainy days. Then we love the mini golf & updated rides now that the weather has warmed up. I love that they serve local beers also, so my husband and I can have a drink, order some really good BBQ at their restaurant & let the kids play for hours. I also noticed they keep it very clean, which is something I like to look out for with young kids. We wish there were more places like this in the area!

My grandson had a fantastic time for the days we were there. He especially like the laser tag. We…read moreyou get there early you can enjoy the park. The prizes are cheap and who needs candy as surprises. UCK. We the camps book for the day; they do not watch their children, the children are rude, love to bully the other children, steal their cards, no self control especially the boys kept grabbing and pinching their penis. Loud, while skipping the line and the counselors are the worst, watching them skip the line until you say something to the children. But I did not let them spoil ur fun. The counselors do not dress appropriately nor dress covered up; the are fat out of shape and on their phones the whole time never keeping up with the children beware who is around your rude children. Parents stop working all the time and take the time to be with your children they are horrible and all you are doing is dropping them off so we can deal with them is why they world is in such bad shape. Other than that the food was simple. But laser tag was so much fun. The games updated. Bathrooms were clean until the camps kids arrived. Teach your children to clean after themselves they are not at home. A sad generation coming behind us. But overall a fun place. And the ride experts were well mannered. I would go again. Parents be responsible for your children And do ore with them. Please teach them so manners and the camp counselors.

AWFUL MANAGEMENT! They left my boyfriend and I locked up behind the gates BEFORE they were closed!read more

Fun spot to spend a few hours on a nice day playing mini golf or hitting some balls at the batting…read morecages or driving range. Week days are not too busy. It's in a great location. The prices for the tokens are a little high.

Came here first time yesterday for my daughter to celebrate her birthday! The young girls were so…read morehelpful. One one helped her make the slime and then she got to play at the 3 stations they had set up. The cheapest package they have is 19.99 and then the more you want to add to your slime the more it goes up.

Had an amazing time with my daughter and her friends. I…read morestill can't believe I made Slime!!

Great place to visit during your trip to Hersheypark! Free to paying customers of the park and…read moreavailable for fee to outsiders, this is a great little zoo with both inside and outside exhibits. From snakes to bats to turtles and bears and elk and so much more you can spend about two hours walking through the wide open spaces and the reading the informational placards. There are even the seldom seen bald eagles and porcupines up close and personal. Kids will love it and adults will enjoy the calmness and tranquility of the outdoor space. A gift shop- centrally located will cure a thirst or a need for a plush toy of a favorite animal. Staff is seen caring for or feeding the animals throughout but not otherwise obtrusive to your self- guided tour. I'm not sure I would visit if it were not included with my price of admission but it is definitely a good way to spend some time while at the rest of the roller coaster theme park.

ZooAmerica can be a fun break from a long day of rides. Admission is included with Hershey Park…read moretickets after all. If rides aren't for you, tickets can be purchased independently. I've stopped in on most of my visits. I usually spend at least a half hour at the Zoo, although a more detailed visit could take up to an hour or two. Its far from the best Zoo in the country, but they seem to take care of their animals well and focus on domestic animals only. Absolutely worth a combined trip. Not quite sure it would be worth as a stand alone. I do not have a lot else to say. Enjoy!

Chris Walker slides made the experience way better and is the best lifeguard ever and is my…read morefavorite part ever

Didn't get any pictures, but we took a last minute trip here on a Monday in August. Tickets were…read morecheap, $30/person per ticket or $25/person if you bought a 4 pack and kids under 3 were free. Free parking which was nice but just know you have to walk up a lot of stairs and ramps to get up to the park. Getting into the park was easy and there were a lot of bathrooms, changing areas and lockers for purchase. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting unless you went into the ski lodge so definitely wear shoes around if you can. There was plenty of chairs available and a lot of them were shaded by giant umbrellas, luckily the day we went it was mostly cloudy. There are a decent amount of slides, an Olympic sized pool, a wave pool and 2 kids areas. One was more toddler-friendly and the other was definitely geared towards kids a little older but half of the slides on it were closed. Multiple lifeguards at every slide or pool which was nice. Lots of life jackets available in many sizes. Water was a bit cold as it's not heated at all. Food options were a bit limited, possibly because it was a Monday. The main area had a couple of food trucks with mac and cheese, fries or tacos and a Belgian waffle stand. You got a lot of food for not a bad price, but wish there were some more options. Would definitely recommend going on a weekday though as weekends likely get very busy. Would definitely recommend coming here for a good summer day trip!