--- title: "Day At Hershey" url: "https://sethgoldstein.me/day-at-hershey/" updated: "2024-07-07T14:16:29+00:00" sources: - "https://sethgoldstein.me/day-at-hershey/" --- Yesterday we went to Hershey, PA to see Chocolate World and go to the Hershey Lodge. It was a yearly tradition before the pandemic, and now we went back. On the way there we stopped at Sheetz, which is a poor take on Wawa. But I have to admit the ham sandwich I had that had quite a bit of fixings on a pretzel roll was pretty yum. But the regular hoagie that my wife got was gross. So Wawa is still better. There are these Hershey Statues at the Hershey Park entrance where we get pictures of Ilan every time we go. My goodness he’s grown quite a bit. He’s almost as talk as my wife. We had a blast yesterday, but the kiddo was already a little sick and just got worse. So we end up coming home early today. We didn’t even make it to the awesome indoor waterpark at the lodge. But yesterday was fun. It was nice to do something fun with the family. I hope the kid feels better soon though. He’s miserable right now. [![A boy standing at an arcade machine themed with 'The Munsters' show, focusing on the game screen.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A boy engages with a 'The Munsters' themed arcade game at an indoor venue.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_203609-scaled.jpg)A boy engages with a 'The Munsters' themed arcade game at an indoor venue. [![A young person wearing headphones sits in a leather chair, holding a mug and a device. Holiday decorations and a staircase are in the background.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A person relaxes in a lounge with holiday decor.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_200912-scaled.jpg)A person relaxes in a lounge with holiday decor. [![Glass of water with ice displaying the logo of 'The Bears' Den' featuring a bear playing hockey.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A glass featuring 'The Bears' Den' logo with a bear in a hockey uniform.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_171444-scaled.jpg)A glass featuring 'The Bears' Den' logo with a bear in a hockey uniform. [![Two people stand smiling, holding a large plush Hershey's chocolate bar in front of a colorful '50th Hershey's Chocolate World' sign.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A family poses with a Hershey’s Chocolate World 50th anniversary sign.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160529-scaled.jpg)A family poses with a Hershey’s Chocolate World 50th anniversary sign. [![A smiling family poses in front of a large Hershey's chocolate bar statue, holding a cushion with the Hershey's logo.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A family visiting a Hershey's location, posing with a chocolate bar statue.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160356-scaled.jpg)A family visiting a Hershey's location, posing with a chocolate bar statue. [![A person stands next to a large Hershey's Kiss character statue outdoors, smiling and wearing a brown jacket.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A visitor poses with a Hershey's Kiss statue outside a themed attraction.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_1603210-scaled.webp)A visitor poses with a Hershey's Kiss statue outside a themed attraction. [![Two people, one in a black coat and the other in an orange jacket, pose with a Reese's candy mascot figure, smiling in front of a building with a sign that reads 'HERSHEY'.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Visitors pose with a Reese's candy mascot at Hershey's Chocolate World.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160249-scaled.webp)Visitors pose with a Reese's candy mascot at Hershey's Chocolate World. [![A person poses with a Hershey's chocolate bar mascot, smiling alongside an adult outside a building with industrial design elements.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Visitors pose with the Hershey's chocolate bar mascot outside a themed attraction.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160212-scaled.webp)Visitors pose with the Hershey's chocolate bar mascot outside a themed attraction. [![A person stands smiling next to a Hershey's chocolate bar mascot holding a 'Hershey's' sign.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A visitor poses with the Hershey's chocolate bar mascot at a theme park.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160151-scaled.webp)A visitor poses with the Hershey's chocolate bar mascot at a theme park. [![Two people pose happily beside a Twizzlers candy character statue outside a candy store.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Visitors enjoy taking photos with the Twizzlers character at a candy shop.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160126-scaled.webp)Visitors enjoy taking photos with the Twizzlers character at a candy shop. [![A boy in an orange jacket smiling and leaning against a cartoon statue of a Twizzlers candy person that is waving.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A boy poses alongside a waving Twizzlers candy statue in a park.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160116-scaled.webp)A boy poses alongside a waving Twizzlers candy statue in a park. [![A woman and a child pose with a Jolly Rancher character statue, which wears large sunglasses and headphones.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A woman and child enjoy their visit to a candy-themed attraction.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160048-scaled.webp)A woman and child enjoy their visit to a candy-themed attraction. [![A person stands between two large cartoon statues: a purple Jolly Rancher character with headphones and a red Twizzlers character waving.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A person poses between Jolly Rancher and Twizzlers statues at an outdoor display.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_160034-scaled.webp)A person poses between Jolly Rancher and Twizzlers statues at an outdoor display. [![A smiling family of three poses in front of a sign that reads 'Hershey's Chocolatetown'.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A family poses at Hershey's Chocolatetown with a milk chocolate sign.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_155918-scaled.webp)A family poses at Hershey's Chocolatetown with a milk chocolate sign. [![Child in an orange coat standing with Hersheypark entrance sign in the background.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A child in an orange coat stands smiling in front of the Hersheypark entrance.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_154637-scaled.webp)A child in an orange coat stands smiling in front of the Hersheypark entrance. [![Two people smiling in front of the Hershey's Unwrapped sign, which promotes a chocolate tasting journey.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Visitors pose under the Hershey's Unwrapped sign at a chocolate-tasting attraction.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_154503-scaled.jpg)Visitors pose under the Hershey's Unwrapped sign at a chocolate-tasting attraction. [![A mother and son smiling on an amusement park ride with three cartoonish cow figures in the background.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A joyful moment at an amusement park with animated cow decorations.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_144620-scaled.jpg)A joyful moment at an amusement park with animated cow decorations. [![A woman and a young boy sitting in a ride vehicle, smiling at the camera. The boy is holding a screen displaying an illustration of a bridge.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A woman and a boy enjoy a ride with a screen showing a bridge illustration.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_144557-scaled.jpg)A woman and a boy enjoy a ride with a screen showing a bridge illustration. [![Three cartoon characters representing popular chocolate candies stand together smiling. The characters are dressed as a peanut butter cup, a chocolate kiss, and a chocolate bar.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Cartoon mascots for a peanut butter cup, chocolate kiss, and chocolate bar smiling together.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_144356-scaled.webp)Cartoon mascots for a peanut butter cup, chocolate kiss, and chocolate bar smiling together. [![Hershey’s Chocolate Tour logo featuring stylized factory building with two smokestacks and text.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Logo for the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour featuring a factory design with smokestacks.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_143459-scaled.webp)Logo for the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour featuring a factory design with smokestacks. [![A group of three people smiling; a woman, a man wearing a dark hat with text, and a boy.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A family takes a selfie in front of a painted backdrop with a windmill.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_143443-scaled.webp)A family takes a selfie in front of a painted backdrop with a windmill. [![Two people smiling while sitting in an amusement park ride with a colorful background.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A woman and child enjoying an amusement park ride together, smiling for the camera.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_143425-scaled.webp)A woman and child enjoying an amusement park ride together, smiling for the camera. [![A child and a woman posing with statues of cartoon versions of Hershey's chocolate bar, Reese's, and Hershey's Kiss candies, all with smiling faces and arms.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A boy and a woman pose with characters representing popular candies at a Hershey's location.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_133726-scaled.webp)A boy and a woman pose with characters representing popular candies at a Hershey's location. [![Two people, a woman in a black coat and a child in an orange jacket, walk along a pathway next to parked cars.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A woman and child walk on a pathway beside parked cars on a winter day.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_133113-scaled.webp)A woman and child walk on a pathway beside parked cars on a winter day. [![A young person smiling and holding a cup indoors, with people in the background.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A cheerful moment captured in a bustling indoor setting.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_130607-scaled.webp)A cheerful moment captured in a bustling indoor setting. [![A boy interacting with an interactive exhibit at a museum.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A young boy engages with a touch-screen exhibit in a museum setting.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_123916-scaled.webp)A young boy engages with a touch-screen exhibit in a museum setting. [![A young boy looks upwards while holding a piece of paper, wearing a T-shirt displaying moon phases.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A boy gazes upward in a museum while holding a piece of paper, wearing a moon phases T-shirt.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_123309-scaled.webp)A boy gazes upward in a museum while holding a piece of paper, wearing a moon phases T-shirt. [![Two people wearing winter coats walk through a hotel lobby decorated with flowers and festive ornaments.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Guests walk through a festively decorated hotel lobby during the holiday season.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_120641-scaled.webp)Guests walk through a festively decorated hotel lobby during the holiday season. [![Interior of a convenience store with aisles of snacks and refrigerated drinks. Customers are browsing and shopping.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "A busy aisle in a Sheetz convenience store, with various snacks and drinks on display.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_110601-scaled.webp)A busy aisle in a Sheetz convenience store, with various snacks and drinks on display. [![A door sign reading 'Sheetz Fresh Food Made to Order'.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Door sign at Sheetz store featuring their branding and slogan.")](https://sethgoldstein.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231224_105822-scaled.webp)Door sign at Sheetz store featuring their branding and slogan.