The Hershey Story
The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue is devoted to the history and legacy of Milton S. Hershey and the chocolate candy confections he invented. Head to Derry Township to see it. It was established in 2009.
A museum inside Derry Township
You can stay in Derry Township
The Hershey Story 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 The Hershey Story.
Established in 2009
The Hershey Story dates from 2009. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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The Hershey Story
The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue is devoted to the history and legacy of Milton S. Hershey and the chocolate candy confections he invented. It is located at 63 West Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, and opened in January 2009.
The museum includes interactive exhibits including a Chocolate Lab, where visitors can pour and decorate their own chocolate bar, and exhibits about Milton Hershey, the Hershey business, and chocolate.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2009
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Where to stay near The Hershey Story
The closest lodging is in Derry Township (48) and Swatara Township (25).
- 1Hersheypark
- 2Hersheypark Stadium
- 3Hershey's Chocolate World
- 4Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School
- 5Hersheypark Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Hershey Story | 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
Worth adding to a visit
You can reach each of these within 70 miles.
1in town Theme parkHersheypark3.1M 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
5in town Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena
70 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
69 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden YardsPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Epicgenius, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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 · 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 The Hershey Story
Is The Hershey Story in Derry Township?
Yes. It’s inside Derry Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit The Hershey Story?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is The Hershey Story 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 The Hershey Story?
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 The Hershey Story?
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).
Notes from people in Derry Township
People in Derry Township have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.