For most people around the world, the name Hershey means
chocolate. Formed in the early the 1900's when a young candy
entrepreneur by the name of Milton S. Hershey decided to build his
new chocolate factory amidst the cornfields at the intersection of
two country roads (now known by their more recognizable names of
Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues) so he could gain easy access to water
from the adjacent Spring Creek and much needed milk from the nearby
dairy farms, the town of Hershey is now a destination all it's
own.
This micro cache is located in a small community park in
downtown Hershey not far from the original Hershey Chocolate
factory. On days when the wind is blowing the right direction, you
can smell the chocolate being made at the factory just down the
street. A few blocks east and just across from the chocolate
factory, visitors can find the Hershey Theatre, a performing arts
center home to Broadway shows, classical music, and many other
events. Just a short walk north from this location, one can find
Zoo America, a North American Wildlife Refuge, and during the
summer months can hear Hersheypark, a local amusement park which
attracts large numbers of visitors each year and which also
features Chocolate World, a free attraction which takes visitors on
a tour of the chocolate making process (and where you'll definitely
see and smell some chocolate).
While in town, be sure to check out Founder's Hall on the
grounds of the Milton Hershey School just a few miles to the
southeast and find out more about the man who made all of this
possible. To quote from a statue located in the lobby: "Milton S.
Hershey - His Deeds are His Monument, His Life is Our Inspiration".
Milton Hershey is buried next to his wife Catherine in the Hershey
Cemetary which is located about one mile north of town.
Visitors who are new to the area will also want to take a few
moments to notice the unique Hershey Kiss shaped streetlights
(alternately wrapped and unwrapped) which can be seen along the
main street (Chocolate Ave) running adjacent to the park.
The cache is kid friendly and wheelchair accessible in the hopes
that all visitors to the area can enjoy the sights, sounds, and
smells this town has to offer. Parking is available most weekdays
in the church parking lot immediately to the west and southwest of
the park.
For those from out of town, if you find yourself hungry, there's
a pizza shop with good food right next to this park, a restaurant
across the street, and a nice little Italian restaurant just down
the block on the other side of the church.
Enjoy your visit to this wonderful little town.
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