LOCATION 

A popular tourist destination that attracts over two million visitors a year and with a local population of over 13,000 residents, Hershey Pennsylvania has both the intimate feel of a small town coupled with the cosmopolitan flavor of a big city. A subsidiary of Dauphin County, Hershey is located in the lower eastern portion of the state of Pennsylvania. Easily assessable, Hershey is 90 miles from Baltimore, 175 miles from New York City, 100 miles from Philadelphia and 150 miles from Central New Jersey. Hershey is also located within fifty miles of three airports: Harrisburg International Airport in Dauphin County PA, Lancaster Airport in Lancaster and Reading Regional in Berks County. Hershey is close to Interstates 76 and 78 and highway 283. Hershey is a short fifteen-minute drive to the Harrisburg Train Station. Seven trains arrive daily from Philadelphia alone making it an easy commute to any big city destination.  

BRIEF HISTORY  

Milton Hershey was a man not easily discouraged. Determined to create a chocolate factory that would rival the superlatives reserved only for the Swiss manufacturers, Hershey experienced failure at his first two candy making ventures; one in New York, the other in Chicago. Unlocking the mystery to milk chocolate magic, in 1903 he began construction on what was destined to become the world's most famous chocolate factory. Mr. Hershey's aspirations did not end there. Recognizing a moral and personal responsibility to the surrounding community, Hershey constructed a model town around his factory to provide an inclusive way of life that could be enjoyed by his employees. Mr. Hershey outfitted the town with public transportation and affordable housing and areas of easy recreation. Mr. Hershey wanted to create a town full of individuality and charm as opposed to an impersonal industrial center. To that end he also provided a ballroom, swimming pool, amusement rides and an extensive park. Curious visitors soon flocked in by trolley to experience first hand the special town that chocolate had created.  

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS 

More than a child's fantasy, Hershey Pennsylvania is home to a variety of sweet distractions from the floral abundance of the breathtaking gardens to the North American wild life park Zoo America, Hershey deservedly attracts over two million visitors annually. Hershey Pennsylvania is full of family fun. Hershey Park, a thrill seeker 's paradise, is full of speedy roller coasters, amusement rides, and family shows. Zoo America is an eleven-acre facility that recreates the terrain and habitat of over 75 species of native North American animals. The Hershey Gardens was a labor of love for Milton Hershey. Opened to the public in 1937 as a 3 ½" acre rose garden it has since blossomed into a 23 acre beauteous world of botanical brilliance. From humble beginnings the elaborate garden now includes a Japanese Pavilion, rock garden, arboretum and a magical outdoor butterfly house. And of course no self-respecting child can pass through Hershey without taking a peek in the factory to discover the secrets of the most popular chocolate in the world. Hershey provides a wealth of interesting experiences that titillate every sense from the mouthwatering aroma of cooking chocolate that permeates the town to the twinkling lights and lamp post kisses that brighten the night time promenades. Hershey is a land of mouthwatering fun.  

HEALTH CARE

Hershey Pennsylvania is home to one of the most prestigious medical facilities in the country. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, and Penn State Children's Hospital comprise a health care triumvirate that embodies state of art technology and distinguished patient care. Penn State College of Medicine is a dedicated to a high standard of education for all students pursuing a career in the medical profession. Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to educational programs and patient services that promote a healthy style of life. The medical facility also includes a highly developed research center that is at the forefront in the advancement of medical and scientific knowledge. Focused upon providing a full range of professional patient care services for the residents of central Pennsylvania, Hershey Medical maintains its reputation as one of the nation's premier academic medical centers. 

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