Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
Hershey with kids
Pennsylvania
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane with rides, reindeer and lights, the Sweet Lights drive-through, and Chocolate World.
Rides run in the cold. Pack layers and hand warmers.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,200 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,770 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,510 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayGood
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctOff
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Pennsylvania
- HersheyparkChristmas Candylane
- Hershey's Chocolate WorldFree chocolate tour ride
- ZooAmericaNorth American wildlife park
- The Hershey StoryMuseum of Milton Hershey
- Hershey GardensButterfly atrium
- Hershey Sweet LightsDrive-through light show
- Indian Echo CavernsGuided cave tours
- The Hotel HersheyHistoric resort
- Lancaster Amish CountryAbout 40 minutes away
- Gettysburg National Military ParkAbout an hour away
Where to eat in Pennsylvania
- The Hershey Pantry$$Breakfast and pie
- Chocolate Avenue Grill$$American
- Devon Seafood + Steak$$$Seafood and steaks
- Fenicci's of Hershey$$Italian
- Tröegs Independent Brewing$$Brewpub with family food
- The Circular$$$Hotel Hershey dining room
- What If… of Hershey$$American bistro
- Bird-in-Hand Family Smorgasbord$$Pennsylvania Dutch buffet
- Shady Maple Smorgasbord$$Huge buffet in East Earl
- Isaac's Restaurant$Lancaster sandwich shop
Things to do
- Christmas CandylaneRides, reindeer and lights
- Create Your Own Candy BarAt Chocolate World
- Chocolate Tasting ExperienceAt Chocolate World
- Sweet Lights driveTwo miles of lights
- Hershey Trolley WorksTown tour with candy
- Hershey Bears hockey gameAt Giant Center
- Amish buggy rideLancaster County
- Strasburg Rail RoadSteam train ride
- Sight & Sound show in LancasterLarge-scale stage show
- Chocolate spa treatmentAdults, at the Hotel Hershey
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