When you travel to the state of Pennsylvania, you must go to Hershey?s Chocolate World. Founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894, the Hershey Company, usually called Hershey?s, is one of the largest chocolate companies in the world. It is also one of the oldest chocolate companies in the US. If you choose to travel in your RV to this chocolate town, you will feel like in the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel, enjoying this magical place as it was made of cake and candy.
The Hershey town offers several attractions such as the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. This company manages Hershey Park, an amusement park with a chocolate theme, the Hershey Bears hockey team, the Hershey Park Stadium and the Giant Center. In the Hershey Park Arena, on March 2, 1962, the basketball player Wilt Chamberlain scored a record 100 points playing against the New York Knicks.
Another attraction you can not miss is to enjoy and stay at the 1000 Trails Hershey preserve. You will be able to relax and to do some sightseeing in the area. Also, a good idea is to visit the Zoo America where you will have the opportunity to see an 11-acre zoo with plants and animals native to North America. On the other hand, Hershey?s location allows you to visit the historic places in Gettysburg and the several attractions that Lancaster offers you.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the facilities that the Hershey Highmeadow Campground offers to its visitors. You can take pleasure of its calendar packed with full of concerts, events and activities. Also, you will learn more about Milton Hershey, his vision for creating a model town around its company and his other philanthropic achievements in the Hershey Museum. Definitely, the sweetest place on earth is not going to disappoint you while you taste the world famous Hershey Kisses!