CULTURE IN HERSHEY
About Us
Our Properties
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Our Properties
Hershey Entertainment Group
| Hersheypark was
opened in 1907 by Milton S. Hershey as a picnic grounds for his
employees. The Park has grown over the years to become a world-class
theme park with more than 60 rides and attractions, award-winning
live entertainment daily, mouth-watering food, games of skill and
unique souvenirs. Hersheypark has been awarded the prestigious
Applause Award by the International Association of Amusement Parks
and Attractions. The award recognizes a park's management, operations,
and creative accomplishments that have inspired the industry with
its foresight, originality and sound business development. |
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| ZooAmerica
North American Wildlife Park is an 11-acre
walk-through zoo located next to Hersheypark and open
year-round. It is home to over 200 animals representing 70
species native to five regions of North America. An accredited
member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, ZooAmerica offers an exciting and educational experience for families
and groups. |
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| Dutch
Wonderland Family Amusement Park, located
in the heart of Pennsylvania's Dutch Country, opened on May
30, 1963, with 14 acres of land, four rides, a gift shop, and
18 cast members. This family entertainment complex now features
25 rides on 48 acres, and Old Mill Stream
Campground. Dutch
Wonderland is perfect for the entire family to share a
special experience, with rides, attractions and entertainment
for kids of all ages. Dutch Wonderland is owned and
operated by Wonderland Amusement Management LLC, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Hershey Entertainment &
Resorts Company. |
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| Giant
Center is the new state-of-the-art arena
that opened in fall 2002. Giant Center seats 10,500
and hosts a wide variety of events, including Hershey
Bears ice hockey, concerts, ice shows,
family shows and more. Giant
Center is
owned by The Township of Derry Industrial and Commercial Development
Authority, and managed by Regional Area Management LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Hershey Entertainment &
Resorts. |
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| Hersheypark Arena seats 7,225 and was
home to the American Hockey League Hershey
Bears until the 2002-2003
season when The Bears moved to their new home ice, Giant Center.
The Arena continues to serve as a facility for hockey, public skating,
events and shows. |
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| Hersheypark
Stadium seats up to 30,000 and is home to
a wide variety of outdoor concerts and numerous sporting events,
including the Summer Concert Series. With a recently renovated,
all-natural turf field and remodeled seating, press box, locker
rooms and scoreboard, Hersheypark Stadium is the most prominent
outdoor stadium facility between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. |
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| The Star
Pavilion at Hersheypark
Stadium is an open air amphitheatre seating about 7,300
and offering a more intimate setting for popular rock and
alternative artists than its larger neighbor, Hersheypark
Stadium. The Star Pavilion offers excellent
acoustics, and both reserved and grass seating. |
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| Hershey
Bears are the AHL affiliate of
the NHL Washington Capitals. The Bears captured their ninth
American Hockey League Calder Cup Championship in 2006 and
are the oldest continuously operating franchise in the American
Hockey League. |
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Hershey
Theatre
The magnificent Hershey Theatre was conceived by entrepreneur
and philanthropist Milton S. Hershey in the early twentieth
century. Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban drew the plans
for the Community Center Building in 1915; however, it was
built between 1929 and 1933 as part of Mr. Hershey's "Great
Building Campaign" of
the Great Depression, which also produced such Hershey landmarks
as The Hotel Hershey, the Hersheypark Arena, and the Hershey
Stadium.
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Hershey Resorts Group |
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Hotel Hershey, built in 1933 by
Milton S. Hershey, blends old world elegance with first class
service and amenities. The Hotel Hershey is a world-class resort
with 230 guest rooms and 23,500 square feet of meeting, banquet
and exhibit space. The Hotel has been recognized with the prestigious
Mobil Four Star and AAA Four Diamond Awards, and is a member
of Historic Hotels of America. |
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| The
Spa At The Hotel Hershey offers
the ultimate in relaxation and renewal - a sanctuary where
chocolate is not just another treat to eat, but a necessary
ingredient for innovative, relaxing spa services. Built on
a tradition of excellence and luxury, the design of The Spa
draws its influence from High Point mansion, the home of Milton
and Catherine Hershey. The Spa offers several signature treatments,
including the Whipped Cocoa Bath and the Chocolate
Fondue Wrap. |
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| Hershey
Lodge is recognized as "Pennsylvania's
Largest Convention Resort" with a total of 665 guest rooms
and 100,000 square feet of function space. Hershey
Lodge has
been recognized with the Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award,
J.D. Powers & Associates "Outstanding
Guest Experience - Upscale Hotel" award, Meeting News Planners
Choice Award, and was named a Successful Meetings Outstanding Golf & Meeting
Resort (ACE). |
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| Hershey
Country Club offers golf enthusiasts two
distinctive courses with impeccable greens and mature fairways
with an outstanding reputation. Different by design and level
of difficulty, each course provides golfers of varied skill
levels a course to suit their game. Hershey
Country Club consists
of two private courses, the par-71 East Course, built in 1970
and the par-73 West Course, built in 1930. There is also Spring
Creek Golf Course, a nine-hole course designed specifically
for junior players. |
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Hershey Links
Overlooking the Hershey cityscape, Hershey
Links stretches along 175 acres natural bluffs and
ravines that create a peaceful setting, while providing ample
shot-making challenges.
The layout includes numerous ponds and creeks that impact strategy,
pot bunkers, multi-level greens wide vistas, a natural amphitheater
around the 15th green and natural wildlife habitat that includes
“deer crossings” along the route. Five sets of tees accommodate
every level of golfer, with the Bentgrass greens, fairways and
tees accented throughout the course by tall, golden-brown fescues.
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| Hershey
Highmeadow Campground, located just off Hersheypark
Drive, offers year round camping on 55 acres of rolling countryside.
Established in 1963, the campground offers convenient and cozy
camping cabins along with nearly 300 campsites in a picturesque
setting of majestic weeping willows and grand oak trees. |
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| Houlihan's, a contemporary and progressive restaurant,
is located in The HERSHEY Press Building in downtown Hershey. From
the bold and interesting fare, made from scratch, to the fashion-forward
uniforms, high-design menus, and modern presentation, Houlihan's
is the place to enjoy a great dining experience. Food is the main
focus, supported by a passion for great music, sense of humor,
and "live full" attitude. |
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Commerical Group |
| Hershey
Nursery was founded in 1905 and has grown steadily
over the years by adhering to Milton Hershey's commitment to
excellence. The professional team at Hershey
Nursery offers
landscape design and maintenance for both commercial and residential
properties. |
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| Hershey
Cleaners, founded in 1908, offers a wide variety
of services and amenities including private and commercial laundering
and dry cleaning, sale of uniforms and linens, embroidering and
tailoring, and preserving of specialty garments. Hershey
Cleaners is the official laundry of The Hotel Hershey,
Hershey Lodge, and The Milton Hershey School. |
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