Things to do in Mechanicsburg
Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World, Park Blvd., is the official visitor center of The Hershey Company and the information center for the Hershey area. A tour explains the chocolate-making process from harvesting cocoa beans to packaging the finished product. At the Hershey's Factory Works, visitors can package their own chocolates from an operating production line. “Hershey's Really Big 3-D Show” is a musical with many special effects. There also are shops and an indoor tropical garden. Call (717) 534-4900 for more information.
800 Park Blvd., Hershey, PA 17033
Hersheypark
Hersheypark, just off SR 743 and US 422, has more than 60 rides and attractions, including 10 roller coasters. The coasters include Storm Runner, a hydraulic launch ride with inversions; Great Bear, a looping steel coaster; and the Wildcat, a twisting, turning wooden roller coaster that crosses over and under itself 20 times. The 4.5-acre boardwalk area features five water attractions. Daily entertainment includes singing and dancing shows and a marine mammal presentation. Call (800) 437-7439 for more information.
100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey’s Chocolate World
Singing trolley conductors take you on a fascinating, sentimental journey that is engaging for all ages. Get a glimpse of Hershey, PA's rich history on this entertaining and educational one-of-a-kind ride! (Rain or shine). Trolleys depart CHOCOLATE WORLD main entrance. Seating is limited, purchase tokens in advance. Call 717-533-3000 for more information.
The National Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Museum, at 1 Lincoln Cir. in Reservoir Park, is reportedly the only museum in the nation to cover the entire American Civil War from beginning to end. In bringing history to life, the museum includes collections of Union and Confederate artifacts, life-size dioramas and audiovisual presentations. Seventeen galleries focus on the multitude of human experiences that made up the war. From slavery, to camp life, to the turmoil of 19th-century politics, the museum immerses visitors in the Civil War, with an equal emphasis given to both sides of the conflict. Call (717) 260-1861 for more information.
1 Lincoln Cir., Harrisburg, PA 17103
William Penn Museum The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Located in the capital city of Harrisburg, across from the magnificent State Capitol, which is also open for tours. The State Museum is a comprehensive professional museum, which was established in 1905 to collect and preserve artifacts which illustrate the Commonwealth's history and to interpret our heritage through exhibits and programs. Call 717-787-4979 for more information.
300 North Street, Mechanicsburg, PA