If you’re looking for a great day out from Twin Pine Manor Bed & Breakfast, why not take a short drive through rolling farmland to the “Sweetest Place on Earth”? Hershey, Pennsylvania, earned the moniker over its 125-year history as the town grew up around the Hershey Chocolate Company, helped along by its founder Milton S Hershey. Building not only his company but many of the attractions you’ll see below, he left behind a legacy as sweet as the chocolate he made.

Choose one or more of our top five favorites below for a great day out in Hershey, PA.

Indulge in Hershey-themed Treats

For an indulgent day out, select from treatments such as Chocolate Fondue Wraps, Cocoa Facials, or even a Caramel Kiss Pedicure at The Spa at Hotel Hershey. Afterward, treat yourself to a buffet lunch in the spa’s restaurant without having to leave your bathrobe. Lounge in one of the four relaxation rooms for the afternoon, nibbling on a complimentary chocolate muffin or sampling their rich hot chocolate. Or if you’re not one to sit around, you can swim in the hotel’s pool, hike the trails on the grounds, or take a workout class in the gym. There’s plenty to do to make a trip to the Chocolate Spa its own day out. 

Enjoy the Beauty of Nature

Began by Milton Hershey as a public rose garden in 1937, Hershey Gardens has grown into a 23-acre botanical garden overlooking the town. True to its origins, the garden contains 115 varieties of roses. Spend the afternoon walking amidst its beautiful grounds, which feature 11 themed gardens designed to delight your senses or highlight that season. Visit the year-round butterfly atrium in the conservatory before you leave to see rare butterflies from all over the world. 

Ride the Thrills

Hershey Park is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, but it is more than its 15 heart-stopping rollercoasters. Your ticket also includes a waterpark to keep you cool and 11-acre zoo for you to spend your day exploring. And, of course, there’s plenty of places to stop off for a sweet treat or something more substantial along the way. It’s easily a day out on its own!

Sample a Different Taste Sensation

The fertile region Milton Hershey chose for its milk production also produces a bounty of a different kind. If chocolate’s not your favorite flavor, try a wine or craft brew produced nearby. Stop by one of the local wineries listed on HersheyHarrisburgWineCountry.com for a tasting or one of the craft brewers listed on the Brew Baron’s Trail for a flight. If you can’t decide between the two, get the best of both worlds with options like The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey or Mount Hope Winery, which also features a brewery, cidery, and distillery. 

Experience Hershey’s History 

The history of Hershey, Pennsylvania, was shaped by one man more than any other: Milton S Hershey. Building not only his factory, but a hotel, theater, amusement park, arena, stadium, trolley works, and school—all of which are still in operation today. This gave jobs to hundreds beyond his factory walls near the end of the Great Depression when they were sorely needed. Stop by the Hershey Story to learn more or experience it yourself by touring some of the things he left behind, like the theater (reopening in 2026), the gardens, or even his own home, High Point Mansion. 

A Place to Stay for the Best of Both

Twin Pine Manor B&B is perfectly positioned for easy access to not only the Hershey activities above but also to the PA Dutch classics Lancaster County is known for. It’s also a short drive to Lancaster City’s shopping and theater options as well as excellent outdoor activities like the Wolf Sanctuary of PA or Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Our nine unique suites feature luxurious amenities like Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces, giving you an oasis for you to rest and relax between stops in your South Central PA adventure. Our delicious three-course breakfast, complete with a sweet treat of its own, will fuel you up for whatever the rest of your day has in store. 

Fun Fact

Did you know that Milton S Hershey was first apprenticed to a confectioner in Lancaster, PA. He started Lancaster Caramel Company in 1883 before becoming interested in chocolates. He sold the company to finance the Hershey Chocolate Company and settled his new company in the area that would eventually become known as Hershey, Pennsylvania.