The Dutch Country Amusement Park - Hershey Park

Southeastern Pennsylvania is widely known as Dutch Country, and this term stems from the very prevalent German culture that the area still today retains. When the area was settled, a large number of German settlers, who were otherwise known as Deutsch, settled in the area in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their Deutsch heritage transitioned into the more common term "Pennsylvania Dutch," and this term lives on even today.

Pennsylvania Dutch Hersheypark Rides

While the Pennsylvania Dutch are known for many things, they are famous for their chocolate-making, and there is no place more famous in the area for chocolate-making than Hershey, Pennsylvania. If you are traveling to the area, you will want to take some time to explore Hersheypark, a 121-acre theme park that boasts a nostalgic, chocolate theme that you are sure to love. The park features fun rides for all ages and sizes. The youngest of visitors will have a blast on rides like the Helicopters, the Pony Parade, the Mini Scrambler, and Bizzy Bees. Then there are some thrilling coasters that will really get your adrenaline pumping like Fahrenheit, the Great Bear, and Sidewinder. The park also features a water park section with fun water rides like Tidal Plunge, Sandcastle Cove, and Coastline Plunge. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy at Hersheypark, making it a great place for the whole family to visit together.

Pennsylvania Dutch Hersheypark Shows

Hersheypark is chock full of live entertainment options to add to your fun time in Hershey, and you will want to take time to enjoy the shows while you are at the park. There are regular Broadway-style productions that run periodically throughout the seasons, as well as a variety of strolling live musical entertainment throughout the park from groups like the Chocolate-Covered Ban, and Cocoa Rhythm Factory. The Summer Concert Series held during the summer months also draws in some hot, nationally recognized artists to perform live on stage.

Plus, the park also features gift shops and snack shops. You truly will have a wonderful time exploring Pennsylvania Dutch heritage with a visit to Hersheypark!