Ripken Field is home to the Aberdeen Ironbirds; the single-A minor league affiliate of the…read moreBaltimore Orioles. I've passed the stadium many times as it's located just off Interstate 95 in northern Maryland and can be seen from the highway. It's one of the few minor league ballparks I've visited with free parking. Tickets are a bit more expensive than other minor league games I've been to, but still substantially cheaper than attending a MLB game, and you're much closer to the action on the field. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the ballpark, and the sightlines are great regardless of where you're sitting. There are picnic tables and a kids play area set up in left field. As is typical of sporting venues, concessions are overpriced and the hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, and other food items our group tried were pretty underwhelming in terms of quality. The team store had a decent variety of merchandise, but was similarly overpriced. Many of the concession stands were closed with low attendance for an April game against the Brooklyn Cyclones, but I'm sure they open up when the summer season ramps up and attendance rises. Overall, it was a fun and low maintenance day at the ballpark, but I'd rank the overall experience a 3.5/5 at best compared to other minor league ballparks I've been to.

Love the Ripken experience. It's great for kids as they have the opportunity to play on a minor…read moreleague field. The surrounding fields fly the flag of a MLB team. Easy access and an adjoining hotel makes for a fantastic day.

Really nice venue for minor league baseball. Reasonable prices and polite staff. Can't wait to come…read moreback with some friends sometime.

I absolutely love this ballpark! So much to see and so much history displayed for you to learn!…read morePlenty of food places to choose from and lots of activities to entertain you besides baseball. The fireworks were awesome! It was Penn State night which made it even more fun! We Are!

This was my first time attending a minor league game. The top thing that stood out to me is that it…read moreis a very family-friendly and casual environment. There were plenty of chances to take a picture with Rocky Bluewinkle and the Chick-fil-A cow, which happened to be there that night. I was just disappointed I didn't get to meet Mr. Celery. Too busy with his on-field antics, I guess. In-game host and entertainment were also fun. Adult drinks are quite cheap compared to a MLB ballpark, as are the tickets. Because it's a small stadium, there is not a bad seat in the house! Frawley has your standard ballpark food. Chickie's and Pete's gets pretty busy, so get there early or off peak during the game. 20 minute walk from the Amtrak station on a beautiful trail along the river. It's so easy to visit from out of town.

You can't beat free parking in this day and age. This is a cute little stadium and a great…read moreintroduction to baseball games if you've got little kids. It's very manageable to get around the entire stadium without getting tired and every seat is a great seat! Food and drink prices were not insane, and they run good happy hour specials. Nice spot.

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

Thursday, September 14 6:30 PM attended the ladies auxiliary state wide convention the chase center…read moreis a beautiful venue, spacious new and well-kept. Unfortunately our table was called up to the buffet line and they were out of six items on the line. I had to wait for 10 minutes before they brought out the food for the six items that were missing no beef no rolls no bacon no salad no fried onions no mushrooms, it was make your own cheesesteak when I asked the woman that called our table. She blamed it on the kitchen. I feel sorry for the chef because the food was exceptional and on point they just did not communicate with the kitchen that they were out of food. The desserts looked lovely, but they ran out before I could get any, it's unfortunate to have point on excellent food and a great chef but the buffet line didn't have the food it was in the kitchen .

I attended a wedding reception at the Chase Center this past weekend and it was fabulous. The venue…read moreis enormous; there were two weddings taking place at the same time and we never crossed paths. There is a huge parking lot and the Center conveniently connects to the Westin Hotel, which was a no-brainer for guests who over indulged at the festivities. There was a separate ballroom for cocktail hour and the actual reception, and it was more than enough space for 180 guests. The main ballroom is beautiful with a large dance floor, bar, and plenty of room for round tables, a DJ stand, dessert bar, etc. The staff had service down to a science. Hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour were continuously replenished, dinner entrees were served one entire table at a time so that no one guest would be left without food, and I never had to wait more than a few minutes at the bar for a drink despite the constant line of guests. What really surprised me about the Chase Center was their catering. You don't hear this often, but the food was AMAZING. The cocktail hour had passed dishes such as bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and pork belly, all of which were extremely popular. The bride and groom also selected the Pan Asian station, which should be at every wedding. It featured chicken skewers, dumplings, tempura shrimp, various sushi rolls, and dipping sauces. I couldn't help myself, it was all so good that I hardly saved room for dinner. My entree was steak "medallions" which were really more like two entire 3 or 4 ounce fillets. They were perfectly cooked delicious. There were also vegetables and mashed potatoes in gravy, and despite being way too full from earlier everyone around me cleared their plates. My only complaints are minor. Those who paid for the wedding were disappointed that they could not box all the leftover food. We understood it's not a restaurant, but if food is completely paid for and prepared and served in-house it shouldn't go in the trash. Also, the staff promptly locked off the bridal suite adjacent to the ballroom after the event ended, leaving bouquets, clothing, and other items belonging to the bridal party stuck inside until the following Monday.

Graduation day was amazing. Though the parking isn't close close to the venue, you can drop off…read morethose who have trouble walking then go park... The venue was very clean and is super spacious. The setup is simple and allows you to be able to capture the entire ceremony. The ambiance of the outside is gorgeous and makes for great background in your pictures... Overall, the venue experience was amazing. Space, Cleanliness, and Setup are all spot on.

Great venue for basketball games, helps that Towson has a great team. Everything is clean and well…read moremaintained, amazing venue for CAA play

Hersheypark Stadium is... not the best concert venue I've visited. I had an amazing time seeing…read moreHozier last week, but this venue falls short in a number of ways. First off, parking is free, but not great. They have you park in a grassy area where you have to walk in the grass to the venue. The parking situation has poor flow when it comes to exiting the venue, so it took about an hour to leave. It's not well coordinated. I feel as though the venue itself also doesn't have much to offer. Lines for every food stall were crazy, and the offerings were underwhelming compared to other updated venues. It had the vibe of a carnival, rather than a venue. The vodka lemonade I ended up ordering was definitely not worth $26.... I'm used to these prices for concerts, but the drink wasn't particularly tasty or strong. We had seats in section 8, which was on the bleachers. As to be expected, the bleachers aren't very comfortable and there are no cupholders. I will say, the bleachers felt slightly more spacious than seating arrangements at other venues. From our view, the screens here looked really nice and sound quality was good. Overall though, I am never traveling two and a half hours again for a concert here again; not even for my favorite artist.

The stadium itself? Amazing. Visuals, audio, food, drink, all amazing. However. They are right…read moreabout warning people to get there early. Traffic is BAD for a sold out stadium show. There's 30,000 people leaving a place and central PA has a lot of roads, all with lights. Things get bottle necked. Expect it to take a WHILE getting in and getting out. We left at the encore so we missed the bad traffic leaving thank goodness. It took us no time leaving where it took others an hour. It's all about your priorities

Old and nostalgic hockey arena that host the Hersey bears hockey team...pretty cool considering you…read morecan fit about 10,000 fans in there...Def worth a trip to watch a game or a concert!

Season Ticket Holder Perspective (Section 104, Row C, Seats 1 & 2)…read more If you're going to do hockey in Hershey, you do it at the Giant Center and my seats (Section 104, Row C, 1 & 2) are chef's kiss for Hershey Bears games. Three rows off the ice means you feel every hit, hear every skate carve, and occasionally get a good "did-I-just-flinch-at-a-puck?" moment. And if you're lucky you might just get a puck! The view straight across the ice is fantastic. Now... the view down toward the far goal on the right? Yeah, no. The distortion from the glass is rough. It's like watching hockey through a funhouse mirror. You'll catch the general idea but don't expect crystal clarity unless the play comes back your way. Sound System for Bears Games: Let me be blunt... it's aggressively loud. Like "why am I being yelled at by speakers during warm-ups?" loud. If you're sensitive to sound, bring earplugs or prepare to be spiritually tackled by the decibel levels. Concerts: This is where the Giant Center gets unpredictable. Most concerts I've seen here suffer from rough acoustics... muddy sound, too much reverb, and vocals that disappear into a void. BUT Trans-Siberian Orchestra on 11/23/25? Shockingly great. Crisp, powerful, balanced. It was the rare show where the sound team actually tamed the concrete cavern. Parking: Oh boy. Getting in and out is a nightmare. It is chaos every single time. Too many lanes funneling into too few exits. Every event at Hershey Park, Hershey Stadium AND the Giant Center all fighting for the same roads. If you come here often, pack patience and maybe a snack for the car. Food & Concessions: Perfectly average venue fare, nothing amazing, definitely nothing healthy, and priced like it's made of truffles and hopes. You're paying for convenience and location, not culinary excellence. Overall: This is our local go-to venue, and I'll always show up for my Bears and the big touring acts. The energy is great, the games are a blast, and concerts can be magical when the sound behaves. But between the parking mess, inconsistent acoustics, and sensory-overload sound levels at games, it's far from perfect. Still... it's Hershey. It's home. And I'll be back in my same seats next week yelling for the Bears.

Had to visit this very historic restaurant on my trip to Delaware! We had the corn and crab…read morechowder and the short rib grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was different than what other places offer and it did not disappoint- Both were great! We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Loved the atmosphere here. Had great service and it was a very relaxing evening. The place was full of college students and was a little noisy at times. Would go back to this restaurant again.

I had family in town and thought that I would take them for the food. They loved it but they also…read moreloved the Bloody Mary Bar. They had never seen that and really enjoyed the opportunity to make their own drink. The options are great. We all did something different. I know that they will be talking about this for a long time.