Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started. Derry Township is where it stands. 1973 is when its story starts.
A museum inside Derry Township
You can stay in Derry Township
Hershey's Chocolate World is inside Derry Township, which has 48 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 68 miles south and Philadelphia is about 83 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Harrisburg (MDT) has airline service, about 8 miles from Hershey's Chocolate World.
Established in 1973
Hershey's Chocolate World dates from 1973. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Below are typical highs and lows near Hershey's Chocolate World.
Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Open year-round, Hershey's Chocolate World offers marketplace shops and restaurants, specializing in Hershey's chocolate products. Attractions include Hershey's Great Candy Expedition, the Hershey Trolley Works, Create Your Own Candy Bar, Hershey's Unwrapped: A Chocolate Tasting Journey, and a free Hershey’s Chocolate Tour ride.
The first Hershey's Chocolate World is located off of Hersheypark Drive, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and is in an entertainment complex that also includes Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium, Hersheypark Arena, Hershey Museum, and Giant Center. The Las Vegas location is where the Broadway Theatre used to be.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1973
- Wikipedia readers
- 20K a year
Places to stay near Hershey's Chocolate World
The first towns with rooms are Derry Township (48) and Swatara Township (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hershey's Chocolate World | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Township | in town | — | 48 36 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 25,179 | $390K | B |
| Swatara Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 25 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 27,936 | $214K | C |
| East Hanover Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 15 9 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 6,100 | $317K | — |
| Lower Paxton Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 55,564 | $285K | — |
| West Hanover Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,601 | $308K | — |
| Fairview Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 22 15 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 18,015 | $286K | A− |
| Susquehanna Township | 11 mi west | 15 min | 12 12 hotels | 28,434 | $227K | B− |
| Lower Swatara Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,043 | $235K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Hershey's Chocolate World
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
1in town Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw55 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
2in town Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
328 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
4in town Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena
Big draw70 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
69 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden Yards42 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement ResortPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
Good to know about Hershey's Chocolate World
Is Hershey's Chocolate World in Derry Township?
Yes. It’s inside Derry Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Hershey's Chocolate World?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Hershey's Chocolate World from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 68 miles south of Baltimore and about 83 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hershey's Chocolate World?
Harrisburg (MDT), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Hershey's Chocolate World?
Derry Township (in town, 48 places to stay), Swatara Township (8 mi, 25 places to stay) and East Hanover Township (7 mi, 15 places to stay).
What locals in Derry Township say
Ask a question, or answer one, in Derry Township’s Town Square.
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