How to Find Cheap Hotels In Hershey, Pennsylvania

Rivers of chocolate can be found in Hershey, Pennsylvania--not to mention the chocolate chip lampposts and thrill rides at Hershey Park. If you want a dip into the history of one of the most famous chocolatiers there ever was, then embrace the city known as Chocolatetown.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Instructions

Know Your Destination

1. Visit Hershey and you will be surprised to find out it is an unincorporated community with a relatively small population of just under 13,000. This population count gives Hershey a small town feel and helps visitors feel at home.

2. Understand the hockey mania that charged through the city for 66 years at Hershey Park Arena. The Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League entertained multitudes of fans, capturing the Calder Cup championships nine times.

Organize Transportation

1. Fly into Harrisburg International Airport, only 10 miles from Hershey.

2. Many Hershey Resort shuttles will take you to your cheap accommodations for a small fee, or you can rent a car.

Choose Accommodations in Hershey, Pennsylvania

1. To book accommodations, contact The Hershey Harrisburg Area Welcome Center at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Find your accommodations at conveniently located lodges, hotels, motels or Hershey Highmeadow Campground. All of these offer easy access and discounts to all the hottest attractions in Hershey.

3. Book your cheap accommodations within close proximity to Chocolate Avenue. You can stroll down the Hershey Kiss lamppost-festooned avenue, take a tour of the chocolate factory in Hershey's Chocolate World or enjoy the rides at Hershey Park.

4. Look into extended stay hotels in Hershey for discounted rates for longer stays.

5. Opt for one of the historic farmhouse-style bed and breakfasts.

Be Familiar with Local Information

1. Ride the roller coasters at Hershey Park, such as the SuperDuperLooper,Comet and Trailblazer.

2. Learn about the history of The Hershey Company and how chocolate is made inside Hershey's Chocolate World. Take the 12-minute Chocolate Tour simulating the chocolate making process.

3. Stroll through beautiful Hershey Gardens on 23 acres, created in 1937 by company founder Milton Hershey. At only $10 per adult, tickets are fairly cheap and include access to The Children's Garden and Butterfly House with over 300 butterflies.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a map or directions if you are going to drive from Harrisburg to Hershey because the route is not that simple.