Yes I meant to say "Hershey PERKS"
I know you were wondering.
I am going into my 9th year of Hershey living.
It really is a sweet place to live.
Pun intended.
One gets pretty skilled with the candy-related puns when you live in a town made of chocolate.
This so-called Sweetest Place on Earth really has it's perks!
It also has it's frustrations...
ahem tourists.
cough cough
But let's get back to the positive!
Especially in the summer, Hershey offers so many options for things to do!
- Hershey Gardens
- The Zoo
- Lots of family-friendly restaurants
- Hershey Theater
- Hershey Outlets
- Hotel Hershey and the Lodge
- And of course Hershey Park
Lucy and I took advantage of the Hershey Park perk today!
If you aren't familiar with Milton Hershey and the history of his chocolate company, his Milton Hershey School and Hershey Park you should be!
Read this
We are very proud to live as part of the legacy of such an individual!
All of that to say... Lucy and I took the morning off from business-as-usual to spend the morning water-playing at Hershey Park!
My little Hershey Miniature:
My 15 month-old is almost at the tippy top of being a "miniature"... that's what the 96th percentile will do to ya.
Today's goal was water. Lots and lots of water!
She stood dumbfounded for a long time.
She has seen the bath tub.
She has seen the pool.
But she aint never seen anything like this!
I'm pretty sure she squealed in delight. Numerous times.
Seeing life through her eyes is the coolest thing.
I know every mom has already said that before me.
But, for reals. It rocks.
I found a little lounge chair with a perfect view of that cutey booty - she pretty much camped out at the little fountain spouty things.
Enthralled. She couldn't get enough!
She would run around it.
Walk away. Then come back.
Hold her hands in it.
Put them in and take them out quick and giggle.
Sit down and put her feet in it.
Try to drink it.
It was heaven to watch!
Yeah she looks like a ghost because mom LOADED on the sunscreen.
Better safe than sorry, ya'll
It's nice in the morning because most people do the water park in the afternoon. So we weren't struggling to find a vacant chair, or fighting crowds or dealing with children who have no respect for personal space and decide to spray you and your toddler in the face with ice-cold water.
okay one... we dealt with one of those things.
Anyway.
We got worn out by about 11:30 and made for the exit.
We were Hershey Park Happy to be headed home to what was sure to be a stellar afternoon nap!
oh it was!
For both of us!
I love having this place in our back yard.
Just one of the many PERKS to living in this sweet town.
More than anything though:
I love watching Lucy experience it in a way that I can't.
This really is the Sweetest Place on Earth!
Some additional tips if you are thinking of a Hershey Park visit any time soon:
I highly recommend the water park! It's not Wild Water Kingdom; it's small in comparison, which for me is ideal! I don't like waterparks as a rule... it's a germ thing, but this one is manageable and perfect for the littlest tikes! Plus, the waterpark is included in your ticket, so... win! :) If you can, stop at Giant food store before the park and buy your tickets there. (It's like 15% cheaper... which is nice!)
Like I said earlier, it fills up in the afternoon, so if you can do it in the morning go for it! Your likelihood of a good seat with some shade and space to spread out is much higher! I like to camp out right near where we will be playing so that I can just sit, watch and enjoy and not have to be all over the place!
We pack a lunch (which may or may not be frowned upon but... shhh) there are eateries within the waterpark (hotdogs, chicken, sodas, etc. And for the Philly-area folks there is a Chickie and Pete's just outside the waterpark area and totally worth the walk!
If you feel so inclined head on up by the lazy river and rent a cabana! It's yours for the day and much more private and cozy - but get your wallet out!
Enjoy your Hershey Park Happiness!
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