Holidays in Hershey, Pennsylvania

There's no better place to be during the holidays than the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania! From walking in a winter wonderland of lights to enjoying a miniature train display, this charming small town offers so many ways to celebrate the season.

Probably the best place to get into the holiday spirit, Herysheypark Christmas Candylane is adorned with more than four million lights and features a light show choreographed to cheerful holiday music. More than 50 rides-including 40 for the kids and six exciting roller coasters-are open for the event, weather permitting. Open now through January 1, visitors can stop in and see Santa and his reindeer or even enjoy a holiday show at the Music Box Theater.

After walking around Candylane, visit Santa for a photo before shopping for some goodies at Hershey's Chocolate World. You're guaranteed to feel joy and cheer while taking the free tour, indulging in sweet treats and shopping for gifts along the way.

Make a stop at Hershey's Annual Holiday Train Display and check out their unique train collections, showcasing multiple trains and over 25 interactive displays on a large-scale layout. The exhibit features handcrafted historic Hershey landmarks such as the Cocoa Inn, the Derry Church Schoolhouse, the Hershey train depot and Derry Presbyterian Church Sessions House.

Learn the story of Hershey at Hershey Story Museum. Partake in holiday-themed activities, including Elf Workshops, where you can create your very own, one-of-a-kind, chocolate clay ornaments. Afterward, enjoy a puppet show in the grand entrance.

Grab some coffee to keep you energized before doing some shopping at the Hershey outlets to pick up those pesky last minute gifts.

No visit to Hershey is complete without stopping to enjoy a brew. With plenty of new holiday beers on tap and their popular 'Mad Elf' brew just waiting to be poured, there's no better time to hit up Troegs than during the holidays. Cheers!