Hersheypark Arena
Hersheypark Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, managed by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. It is in Derry Township. The site is run by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
A stadium & arena inside Derry Township
You can stay in Derry Township
Hersheypark Arena 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 9 miles away
Harrisburg (MDT) has airline service, about 9 miles from Hersheypark Arena.
Established in 1936
Hersheypark Arena dates from 1936 and is run by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Each month’s highs and lows around Hersheypark Arena are below.
Hersheypark Arena
Hersheypark Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, managed by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. The arena has a seating capacity for hockey of 7,286 people and with standing room can fit in excess of 8,000.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1936
- Run by
- Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Towns to stay in near Hersheypark Arena
Lodging nearby is in Derry Township (48) and Swatara Township (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hersheypark Arena | 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 | 14 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
Pair Hersheypark Arena with these
More places people know lie within 70 miles.
1in town Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw56 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
2in town Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
3in town MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
428 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
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 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, 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
Questions about Hersheypark Arena
Is Hersheypark Arena in Derry Township?
Yes. It’s inside Derry Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Hersheypark Arena?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Hersheypark Arena 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 Hersheypark Arena?
Harrisburg (MDT), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Hersheypark Arena?
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).
Tips for visiting, from Derry Township
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