"True strength is when you can break a bar of chocolate into four pieces with your bare hands―then just eat one."―Unknown I'm not sure if there's any truth to this statement, but I suspect that Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka character was heavily influenced by Milton S Hershey. Because here in Hershey they know how to blend candy with cheesy family entertainment and somehow pull it off. I mean who else can have a marching band―followed around by people wearing candy costumes―just randomly show up and start playing in the middle of a store? Only Hershey. Unfortunately I visited Chocolate World during the off-season so the amusement park part of this attraction was closed. However the store with all the chocolate was still open, and that alone was worth a trip. Here a few highlights: -The (simulated) Chocolate factory tour ride reminds me of something from Chuck E Cheese―complete with animatronic cows and candy. Despite the goofiness of the ride I did find it semi-educational as they take you through the chocolate-making process step-by-step. -If you love Hershey's Kisses® then you'll love this place. They have tons of flavors you've never heard of. I highly recommend the hazelnut ones, as they reminded me of a poor man's Ferrero Rocher®. -Speaking of candy this place is filled with every candy imaginable and in flavors one would never expect. Be sure to check out the giant-sized candy bars available for sale. I'm def going to get one next time―for scientific purposes, of course. I'm curious if they can replicate the taste and texture of the orginal in a giant size. The things we do for science... I'll try and make it back on my next visit to Central PA to check out the amusement section, but either way this place is a must see for candy and chocolate lovers. It's the Mecca of Cacao, imho. read more

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Wonderful experience, delicious desserts, lot of chocolates!!. Is kind of pricy but you get to enjoy free HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour (I will said is included). They don't have (disabled discount) or for autistic people in fact the lady who was at the cashier didn't have an idea what's the meaning or a person with disabilities. She asked her manager and the manger said no, we don't have discount. We had few desserts and some s'mores, oh my!! The best!. Everyone who works there were kind, welcoming and fun. My son got excellent grades, so we told him he can pick his favorite place to travel, he picked Hershey City, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, because he wanted to experience Hershey Trolley Works, Create His Own Candy Bar, well was close. My son was crying, but oh well. We travel from California to Pennsylvania, specific for him to creat and enjoy the Trolley work and his dream about creating his own candy bar, was very disappointed. We called in advance and asked if it was going to be open etc, the person who answered the phone said yes... well was not. But the rest of our experience was amazing. read more

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Took our daughter and it was a great time. The 4D is a must. But be prepared to get lots of candy. It's heaven for a child. My husband and I also had a great time. I love the tour it was the highlight for me. read more

Hershey's Chocolate World - Kids Activities Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Such a cute destination!! It is definitely tourist-y but I really enjoyed it. There is limited edition flavors and all the classic Hershey candies such as Kit Kat, Reese's, Kisses, etc. in its own dedicated section with themed merch. The activities such as making your own chocolate bar or Reese's cup was super fun albeit definitely sugar overload. The bundles are much more worth it so definitely try to allot enough time to fit everything in. read more

This one was one of the finest experiences I have had at Christmas time. It was pretty busy despite the chill outside. We went first thing in the morning when it first opened to evade crowds as much as we could. 2 days after Christmas, we decided to visit here while we were in town. My friend had been here several times since he grew up in the area. This is my first time to Hershey and first time to Chocolate World. The experience that was heard is definitely one to be remembered. I enjoyed checking out how they make the chocolate and the inside ride that it took us on to learn about the history. The ride itself is somewhat interactive and family-friendly. If you or a family member suffer from epilepsy, this might prove a challenge since the lights sometimes fluctuate a bit when moving from place to place...strobe light-ish. This ride is not considered part of the theme park. The theme park was closed for this time period due to the winter season. We have the chance to create our own personalized chocolate bars. That was pricey, but it was a great Christmas gift to be had. We also tried the Hershey milkshakes. Those things were delicious, but honestly 1 milkshake was enough sugar to cover the caloric intake for 3 people. The milkshakes were delicious offerings though. Probably one of my favorite parts of the experience was seeking the gigantic candy-made house that was decorated by a local class at a Hershey school and the gift shop. Granted, I'd never say I like gift shops, but to see such extravagant candy gifts galore was impressive in my eyes! When visiting Chocolate World, particularly around the winter holidays, be mindful a lot of stuff is shutdown for the season. Despite this, there is still a ton to do and a lot to be enjoyed. Just know, this visit doesn't come cheap! read more

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Awesome place to take your kids to explore! Who knew Milton Hershey went through so many tough times in life before becoming successful with making caramel and later milk chocolate? Well, you'll learn all about Hershey, PA and of Mr. Hershey of course when you visit Hershey's CW. My family of four purchased the online package for the trolley tour, chocolate tasting experience, 4D chocolate mystery show, create your own candy bar and Hershey's indoor tour (indoor tour is free attraction). If you purchase the full package, parking is free. If not, the longer you stay at HCW parking lot, the more you pay unless if you stay less than 3 hours, then parking is free. Our trolley guide, Dirk, is awesome and funny. He pointed out so many facts on landmarks we took for granted driving pass by on chocolate avenue. He also provided some very interesting stories of those who worked for Milton Hershey and their residence. Throughout the trolley tour, he provided everyone samples from Mr. Hershey's and informed us the fact when and how Mr. Hershey made these candies. He also pointed out the schools that was funded by no other than Mr. Hershey to this very day even though the man had long ago past away. The chocolate tasting was very cute activity for the family. We were provided several Hershey chocolates and a bottled water. After sampling a piece of chocolate, we were asked to describe about how it tastes and select on the monitor what we think depending on our palates. Then, a fun fact video appears to confirm what ingredients were used to the specific piece of chocolate. When the chocolate tasting experience is over, upon existing the room, we were given a certificate that we have completed the course. We watched the 4D chocolate mystery show. It's a very cute cartoon. Kids love it! Be forewarn, you will get lightly sprinkled by water while sitting on your seats. My family thoroughly enjoy the crest your own candy bar! Yep, you select the type of chocolate (white, milk or dark) bar and then up to 3 fillings and options of rainbow sprinkles. You also creat your own cover for the tin box to cover your chocolate bar. It's really a cool process to see how your chocolate goes from the melting, molding stage to topping and then cooling and then packaging. Because it involved food, you are asked to wear an apron and hairnet. Ladies and lil girls, must tuck all the hair in the net. Lastly, which is the only free attraction, is the indoor chocolate tour. You and your party will walk through the hallways to see the timeline of events and then take a photo (optionally to purchase later on) then off to a bit more walking and reading timeline of event and artwork on the wal before creating another line to a ride for the indoor tour of how chocolates are made. At the end of the tour, you'll see you earlier photo and can decide whether to purchase it. Then, upon exit, there's a sweet chocolate treat waiting for you. Overall, my kids love it. If you've never been here before or your kids never been here before, it's definitely work it to visit. Our whole tour and all took us about 5 hours to complete so time yourself and each paying event is a scheduled time event so plan accordingly. Yes, they have food court but we had early lunch before our arrival. By the time we departed, it was getting close to dinner so if you plan to have lunch here, give yourself some time between the attractions. Of course, give yourself some time to look around their store and purchase more sweets and other souvenirs! read more

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The Trolly Tour earns this 5 stars! It was one of the best tours I've ever taken! Do not leave Hersey without taking the Chocolate world Trolly Works tour! Dirk was simply perfect! Professional, knowledgeable, educational, & entertaining without being silly. Take the free tour and the trolly tour and feel free to pass on the other commercial activities of the location. Parental tip, you can easily pay for just the kids to make their own candy bar or stuff their giant Reese's cup without paying for everyone in the family to do it. And even my 10&11 year old boys thought the "unwrapped" show was corny. The suggested times for each activity was spot on and gave us time to leave for lunch & come back. But the Trolly tour was the highlight of our entire trip! read more

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A nice day trip. We purchased the park tickets at 40% off. There were several rides that were closed. Chocolate world is very nice. The chocolate tour and the 4D movie are excellent. My complain is crowd control. There are way too many people for social distancing to work. Most people had their masks on, but I don't see anyone enforcing masks or social distancing. read more

Nice place to take the family but it isn't the actual factory where they produce Hershey's chocolates by the truckloads. Inside, however, they have a ride that shows the production process of their chocolate factory. It's really just a chocolate megastore filled with your favorite confections and merchandise. For me, the coolest part of this visit was being able to customize your very own chocolate bar and label it with my son's name! read more

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This was my first time visiting Hershey Park and although I didn't have a chance to go to the actual park, Chocolate World is another great attraction. The free three hour parking was a bonus! We started with the free chocolate tour and the line moves by fairly quickly. The walls have a lot of different fun facts about how Hershey's was started so it made the wait feel shorter. You can also buy tickets to other attractions inside Chocolate World and they have package deals. There's also a lot of merchandise sold inside along with a food court. The Hershey's ice cream was super creamy and flavorful! read more

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While the theme park is still closed, Chocolate World is open! We got a chance to visit and they are doing exceptionally well with the social distancing. You do need to have a free reserved ticket which you can get on their website. This allows you to spend up to two hours inside shopping. Unfortunately the tours are currently closed, but they had some great sales while we were there. Make sure to bring a face covering as well and keep your distance, the store did a great job at marking where to stand and where not to stand as well as plenty of staff around cleaning. read more

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Probably one of the biggest focal point is the chocolate. As a former Hershey Factory visitor at Smith Falls in Ontario, before it was taken over by Canopy (WEED.TO), I would say this was a thrilling experience. To be seeing larger than life chocolates and the staff are just so happy. The place is mobbed with kids and adults of all ages. And every guest is leaving with a bag full of chocolate. There are even self help dispenser. Pay by the pail. The best on only feature I went to was the Free Hershey tour. It was a spinning cup tour through the works of the Hershey Factory to the point of understanding how cocoa came to be. The experience is very accessible to the auditory challenged. I would only say that I'm not sure how wheel chair accessible the ride is. I did not see any easy ride on carts. So if you are requiring accomodation do give them a call in advance. Probably my favourite was the singing cows. It's just a splash into experiences in Adventure Island and Bush Garden theme parks without the tariff of an admission ticket. At the end of the tour, you are armed with education on how chocolate is made and you get an small chocolate. I will definitely be returning, I do want to try the chocolate food court. read more

Ok place. Very expensive. Same candy cheaper in grocery store. Tour is excellent. Items are way overpriced.

A fun place for kids with lots of activities and information about something we all love, chocolate. I learned a lot about how it's grown and made. Do many chocolate products are out there. This is a huge place that can easily take a full day. read more

Hershey's Chocolate World - Kids Activities Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

If you're ever in the area you MUST go to chocolate world!! What an amazing experience!! Loved every part of it. We got the do it all package and we were very happy . From riding the trolley and the tour. Getting lots and lots of free chocolate to making our very own custom chocolate bars with custom labels and everything on them, to the little ride showing us how chocolate is made and the process. The 4D movie was awesome too!! I was very pleasantly pleased. Loved every moment of it here!! So happy we were able to do it all!!! read more

Definitely stop in for the tour and grab something to go! They have all kinds of Hershey products from merchandise, toys, limited edition candies, fresh milkshakes and desserts, etc. At the end of the ride, you get a free Hershey's kiss! A great way to end our day at Hershey Park. read more

Highly recommend the trolly tour! We worth purchasing all the experiences and make a day of it. Our kids had a great time making their own chocolate bars and naming them. The 4D show was neat, along with the unwrapped experience. read more

[455] I visited this store a few years ago and I would have given it a 3 1/2 star. Now It's a 5 star. Store - It was remodeled to include more cashiers in a smarter spot in the store which helps the lines move super fast. Products- There is no deal $ here as far as buying chocolate BUT you don't mind since once you taste one piece you will understand the chocolate is FRESH and you can taste the difference from grocery store purchased to Hershey store purchase. It's worth it. There are tons of choices to choose from that it may feel overwhelming for a second. Ride - There is a free tour type ride which seats you in a coffee bean. Many cool things to see was you learn how they make the chocolate. The line moves quickly so no worries on that front. Make your own chocolate - This is the first time we did this and while it is a bit expensive the experience is something you need to do at least once. You customize your own bar with fillings such as crunch or chocolate chips and then top with sprinkles. You walk the conveyor belt line while you watch your bar being filled then topped with chocolate and then cooled. It's put in a nice tin with a cover you created from the sections. My son really enjoyed this experience and even kept the apron on all day. I took off his hair net. lol. Make sure you go online in advance and make reservations. There are a bunch of other places you can shop in this building such as a bakery, ice cream shop and I believe even regular food. There is a ton of tables and chairs. If you are at Hershey Park then you definitely need to stop in this store. It's worth it. We will definitely be back. read more

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Milk, milk, lemonade, around the corner fudge is made. Okay, now that my immaturity is out of the way, let me tell y'all about the awsome time I had at Hershey's Chocolate World. This place is the ultimate kid in a candy store expierence. The architecture of this building is beautiful both inside and out. When walking up and passing the beautiful shrubbery I couldn't help but notice the 3 main mascots of Hersheypark sitting on top of the awning leading into the entrance. This got me excited for what was in store. My friends and I did the free factory tour, which took us through the process of how Hershey's choclate is made: from cocao plant to packing. It was pretty fun and informative. At the end of the tour we got complimentary fun sized Hershey bars; can't complain about free chocolate. After the tour we ventured around and looked through the gift shop area where I found lots of cool souviners for my family. I must say that Hershey's Chocolate World is worth a trip to soak in the history of chocolate and buy some nice gifts if you plan on comming to Hersheypark. Ps: Give the person who chooses the music that plays in the background a raise. They were playing my girls Jojo, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Tori Kelly. Yaaaaas read more

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Can't leave hersheys choclate world without getting choclate to bring home. It's much better and fresher then buying it in the store. True Story. The free chocolate world tour is fun and free. It's about 9 min long of how they make choclate. And other chocolate products. And the beginning they take your picture and then at the end they try to sell you this book with your picture in it. telling you the story of the Hershey's Chocolate World. it's somewhere around $30 or $40 it's definitely not worth it, it's another one of those ways they try to get you for money. I say the book is worth $20 no more... Then they give you piece of hershey chocolate fresh. Eat it as soon as they give u it.. Because it melts fast. I like all the souvenirs, from hats, to shirts, mugs, and so much more. You can even make your own bag of hershey's miniatures. Mix and match. 3 different size bags... Hershey's chocolate world is good to do when your leaving hershey park... Because if it's a hot day and you buy chocolate, it won't melt in the car.... read more

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A super clean, organized place and it's FREE! Free parking too! Great factory tour ride. Get there early, it can become crowded. Everything you can think of Hershey product you can get it there! Prices are reasonable. It's a wonderful place, not too big, but it's totally worth it. After this we went to have breakfast at a local French little restaurant, the area is beautiful! read more

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A fun spot to check out! There's a free tour ride that shows the typical background of the company and chocolate process. It's not lengthy but pretty entertaining for a couple minutes. There's a complimentary Hershey bar at the end too. You can purchase a photobook for $30 also; it's pricy but higher quality than the usual tourist photos. The flatbread was surprisingly good and the pizza station is opened the earliest so if you come by early, I recommend eating there first. Some of the merchandise is expensive but there were some nice sweaters for $25 and t-shirt deals if you bought more than one. The selection of candy was diverse and my family enjoyed the key lime pie licorice; doesn't hurt to buy a couple of new flavors. The one star deduction was due to the depressed looking staff. No one looked happy, if anything they probably wished us tourists were gone. Definitely not a sight that we were expecting from a sweet tourist spot. read more

Yelp shows they close early today but their own website reads open until 10pm. Doors too. Can't trust their own signage. We did go yesterday as well. A few cute things you can only get here or their website. Most of what they have you can buy anywhere. 4d movie is very short and not what it used to be. Staff is just ok. Simulated factory tour is worth doing. It is free. Would have preferred a real tour. Very disappointed they weren't clear on closing early today. Call or check yelp before going. read more

If you have kids under the age of 10 then this is a must visit place. We bought the adventure pass that included all 4 things. Went during Halloween so also did the trick or trolley treat and we had a blast learning about me Hershey and driving around in the trolley, singing some songs. Unwrapped- make your own chcolate was our favorite too. We all loved choosing the chocolate base and then choosing some fillings, designing the wrapper and getting our own customized chcolate. This was a 45 minute experience and we all enjoyed it. We also enjoyed the 4d movie and tasting experience (tasting was more fun for my 5 yr old though). read more

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We enjoyed stopping here for the most part. Just walking around is enjoyable. Love the ride and shopping but I do have one major beef. The parking is ridiculous. Free for 3 hours and $60 if you go over 3 hours. I'm guessing that's it's to keep you from parking there for the amusement park but read on. We arrived, walked around the lower area and shopped in the shops, then we went into the main building and bought tickets to the trolley ride. The next available trolley was in 40 minutes so we did some more shopping until our trolley arrived. The trolley ride was about an hour. When we got back we went on the chocolate ride and we were fortunate that there was no line. We got right on. After the ride we wanted to get something for lunch but fortunately I had set a timer in my phone to remind me of when we needed to go to the car to avoid the $60 parking fee and the timer went off. All we had time for was a monster sized pretzel which we had to get to go. Our pleasant visit was soured by the need to leave abruptly. This really put a bad taste in my mouth for what should otherwise have been a super positive experience. We made it to the exit with 6 minutes to spare. $60 to park is completely outrageous and they should be ashamed. read more

Make your own chocolate bar took a very long time because the machine kept breaking. Not easy to keep kids waiting in a 30+ minute line when the expectation was it would take about 10 minutes. I understand malfunctions but twice within 45 minutes seems excessive. read more

This place is so great and fun for the family and kids. The one major killer is if you want to create your own chocolate bar you have to buy tickets. We went there on the 22nd of July and drove 7 hrs to get there but thankfully we got the last tickets to the 7pm time slot. So many people kept coming up and saying oh man you need tickets it ruined a lot of peoples day. But there is a lot of cute things in the gift shop. And they do sell coolers which is nice for your chocolate on a hot summer day. The chocolate tour ride is cute and fun. read more

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I am just here to give love to the best soft pretzel that I had in my life. It's in the food court. The pretzel was perfect and the 3 sauces were each amazing: delicious chocolate, creamy cheese and tangy mustard. It was huge and fed my family of 3. If we are ever 'in the neighborhood', I.e. within 100 miles, we would stop by just for the pretzel. read more

This place is a wonderful place to go too. It is fun and inviting and smells wonderful. They have a huge store with not only candy but also merchandise. You can go through the ride tour to see how chocolate is made. After the ride you get a free piece of chocolate. I do however think they need to update their ride as you can tell the animatronics they use are out dated. Prices are a tad high seeing as thought the chocolate is made there. Be prepared for huge lines as the factory store and the amusement park are side by side read more

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My favorite review on here is 'kids wold enjoy this more than adults'... Chocolate world...imagine that. Anyway, this place has been a delight for the fam for 30 years. Ive gone as a kid and as an adult and it's always fun. Get some cookies and relax. read more

If you love chocolate this is the place to be :) it's everything chocolate plus sum. Try the giant pretzel with the 3 dipping sauces. read more

Unexpectedly, We had the best time here... be prepared to spend atleast 5-6 hrs and eat a lot of candy...if you want to do and see it all. We bought the do it all pass ... approx. $40 for adults and $31 for kids... I think it's a couple of bucks cheaper if you buy them online. I highly recommend doing the following : 1. trolley tour (lots of information about the factory and Mr. Hershey himself and all the wonderful things he's done for the community)...don't skip this one. 2. make your own candy bar was really fun too... (creating and watching how your candy is made and best part was designing your own wrapper ... quite a fun experience for lil ones and adults too) 3. Chocolate tasting was very interactive and informative..(although your opinion doesn't matter here... you get to taste and eat lots of candy) 4. The free factory tour ride .. shows all the phases of candy making. They give you plenty of candy at the end of each tour ( esp. the trolley tour). If there's anything you can skip it would be the 4D theater was the most awful waste of time. The food court sucks .. they charge exuberant prices for such little and horrible food... eat lunch elsewhere and then plan your visit... they are open till 9 on Saturdays. Overall good time and lots of happy memories. read more

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Come make your own chocolate bar! Fun informative class. So tasty! Great service and pricing! You can buy all sorts of chocolate in the store as well! read more

Went with my family. Had to park far away and then couldn't cross the street until the very end of the parking lot and walk all the way back. Absolutely rediculous for a "family attraction ". read more

We had taken my step-daughter to see Disney on Ice at the Giant Center so we figured why not stop at Chocolate World since it's free to get in and we already paid a hefty parking fee. On this particular day, other parents had the same idea cuz it was PACKED. We got in the long, long line to wait for the the Chocolate World ride. The line moved pretty quickly and my step-daughter really enjoyed the 15 minute seated tour that shows how chocolate is made. I haven't been here for years so I enjoyed it bringing back childhood memories. It's a pretty cool place for kids. There are some fun facts about Hershey strewn across the walls as you make your way through the line. I learned that I am two months older than Chocolate World!! I can't believe it's been around that long. At the end of the ride you get a mini piece of chocolate. We then perused our way around the giant chocolate filled store. Great deals on chocolate and we picked up a few t-shirts that were on sale. read more

First off, I am mostly posting this so people know the parking is free for those visiting just Chocolate World (we had expected to pay). Second, this is a fun little gift shop with a ride that the kids will enjoy. While there are other attractions here, they are quite pricey so please expect to spend a bit if you do those. They have some unique chocolate bars that you might not see in your local store along with all of the classics. Definitely recommend this if you are looking for a quick trip while passing through. We stayed about 30-45 minutes personally. read more

We visited Hershey's Chocolate World last summer. Located right next to Hershey Park, it is basically a huge retail Hershey store with a few attractions, as well as a food court and bakery. All of the attractions cost money and need reservations except for one. That is the Hershey's Chocolate Tour. The lines for this can get very long and it may not be worth it. Do not think you will be touring the actual Hershey's factory (that is in another part of town). The Chocolate Tour is a kids' ride where you ride in a car through depictions of the history of the Hershey Company. You are given a small chocolate at the end. It is harmless. The other attractions include the Trolley Tour, the 3-D Mystery, the Chocolate Tasting Experience, and Create Your Own Candy Bar. We participated in the latter two. The Chocolate Tasting Experience ($10.95) was fun. You are given a small bag of chocolates as you enter an auditorium. Like a wine tasting, a video teaches you how to taste chocolate with all of your senses. There are even some group participation activities. I like the "Create Your Own Candy Bar Attraction" a little less. It was much less hands on than I thought. You picked options for your candy bar at a stand, watched your candy bar go through the assembly line, and then designed your package at another stand before you got your candy bar. At about $19.95, it was a very expensive candy bar! Even if you don't participate in the activities, it is still worth it to stop by Hershey's Chocolate World to see all of the candy. Twizzlers, Kisses, Reese's, Jolly Ranchers, Hershey Bars,....you name it. All different types of candy in every variety and size imaginable! Chocolate World is located right next to Hershey Park. Parking can be difficult I would recommend going early in the day or later in the evening. The place can also get very crowded. You can buy packages to make the individual attractions less expensive. Tickets can be bought at Hershey World, but I recommend buying in advance to avoid lines and to get the times you want read more

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The Chocolate Mecca of America! (You can't say "the world" because of the Swiss Lindt, San Francisco's Ghirardelli, the Spanish Valor, and of course it can't compete with Brussels, Belgium, the literal Chocolate Capital of the World!) However, for you chocoholics on the east coast, Hershey World will satisfy your chocolate cravings! Surrounded by everything Hershey, like the Hershey museum, the Hershey Gardens, And Hersheypark - the Chocolate tour at the candy factory is not to be missed. Your kids will love it! Characters in costumes of your favorite chocolates like Kisses, Reese's and Hershey Bars will greet you and are happy to indulge in photo ops! After the tour you are corralled into their massive Chocolate gift store! The overwhelming merchandising is bound to draw you in and yes, you'll be caught in a web of candy retailer paradise. From plush toys to T-shirts to jewelry and everything in between, if you're not careful you can drop a pretty chocolate coin at this tourist trap. But, if you're like me, you may not mind stocking up on some items that are exclusive to Hershey World! I mean, after all, that's why you come here... for the chocolate experience so be prepared to open your purse and let the chocolate pour in! Milton Snavely Hershey was a confectioner genius His humble beginnings will amaze you when you learn about how he grew his empire and how he dedicated his life to philanthropy. The first Hershey bar was produced in 1900! He is the essence of the American Dream and we were happy to dig into the Hershey's richhistory as well as our Hershey Kisses! Our family had a blast here! Kids, kids at heart and chocolate lovers of all types will have a sweet fix at this remarkable attraction! read more

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I did the Adventure 2 tour with the historical trolley and got free all-day parking. The Great Candy Expedition is a video projection movie cartoon rather than a tour. Hershey's Unwrapped is more theatrical, with one actress and actor showing how Hershey's chocolate creates new flavors. The majority of the tours were very informative and talked a lot about Milton Hershey. The historical trolley tour toured around the city of Hershey and talked about Milton Hershey's life and the area he and his wife lived in. In the end, I rode the free tour ride inside the Chocolate World and thought it was really neat. The ride showed how Hershey makes its chocolate and sends it out to different manufacturers. Overall, the tours were very informative, and many sold merchandise that is only special to the Hershey's chocolate factory. read more

Had to drop a review of this place because all of the staff were so professional, outgoing, generous, and kind! The kids had a blast doing all the activities (we did everything they offer) and making their own chocolate bars. My wife really appreciated the manager's hospitality and offer of a quiet room to breastfeed our daughter while we were there. And he even gave us some freebies for the kids as well! The people running the chocolate tasting were super enthusiastic and friendly, and even overcame technical difficulties. The kids who perform on the original trolley were amazing and perfect characters. Photographers were real pros and gave us some great family shots. Great staff, excellent people all around. Whole family of parents, toddler, and infant had a blast and ate way too much candy. read more