Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Hershey

Hershey is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 14,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 28 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 museums. The must-see places are Kissing Tower (1 km), Great Bear (1 km) and ZooAmerica (1 km).

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Hershey at a glance

Location
Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 14,257
Coordinates
40.2859° N, 76.6502° W
Places within 50 km
123 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Hershey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hershey: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Hershey

32 churches within 100 km of Hershey. The closest is Balsbaugh United Christian Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hershey

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hershey. The closest is Die Berge Kirche (The Hill Church) (5 km); the best-known is John Harris Mansion (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hershey

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hershey. The closest is ZooAmerica (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hershey

19 museums within 100 km of Hershey. The closest is Hershey's Chocolate World (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hershey

17 parks within 100 km of Hershey. The closest is Hersheypark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hershey

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hershey. The closest is Round Top (10 km); the best-known is Blue Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Hershey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hershey
  2. 1 km ZooAmerica · nature spot, Dauphin
  3. 1 km Kissing Tower · temple, Dauphin
  4. 1 km Coal Cracker · temple, Dauphin
  5. 1 km Hersheypark · park, Dauphin
  6. 8 km Indian Echo Caverns · cave, Dauphin
  7. 8 km Back to Hershey

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How to reach Hershey

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    Within 15 km of Hershey

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hershey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2832Balsbaugh United Christian Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2027Die Berge Kirche (The Hill Church) (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens926ZooAmerica (1 km)
    Museums1419Hershey's Chocolate World (1 km)
    Other attractions1117Great Bear (1 km)
    Parks917Hersheypark (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints817Round Top (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Memorial Lake State Park (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1111Poplar Island (17 km)
    Treks27Conewago Recreation Trail (15 km)
    Temples24Kissing Tower (1 km)
    Caves12Indian Echo Caverns (8 km)
    Waterfalls22Conewago Falls (24 km)

    Hershey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hershey?

    Kissing Tower (temple, about 1 km), Great Bear (attraction, about 1 km), ZooAmerica (nature spot, about 1 km), Coal Cracker (temple, about 1 km), Skyrush (attraction, about 1 km), Hersheypark (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hershey?

    123 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Hershey?

    Balsbaugh United Christian Church, about 2 km by road; Gravel Hill Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hershey?

    Die Berge Kirche (The Hill Church), about 5 km by road; One Room School (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hershey?

    ZooAmerica, about 1 km by road; State Game Lands Number 275 (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hershey?

    Start in Hershey, visit ZooAmerica, then Kissing Tower, then Coal Cracker, then Hersheypark, then Indian Echo Caverns, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hershey?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Hershey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hershey’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.