Hershey, PA — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Unincorporated community in the United States.
Served by Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI).

History

Hershey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to the Hershey Company, which was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey, and Hersheypark, an amusement park.

Airports

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 8.3 mi to the centre

Harrisburg, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 10 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 12 direct destinations

American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, CRJ-700, A319, CRJ, ERD) · 4 routes: Boston, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia
US Airways US (DH8, CRJ-700, A319, ERD) · 4 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia*
Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 2 routes: Denver, Orlando
United Airlines UA (A319, A320, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Chicago, Washington*
Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Toronto*
Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Lancaster Airport (LNS) 22 mi to the centre

Lancaster, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Pacific Wings) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Washington (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Pacific Wings LW (PA2) · 1 route: Washington*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Capital City Airport (HAR) 11 mi to the centre

Harrisburg, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Reigle Field 4 mi to the centre

Palmyra, PA, US

Outdoor

Ecko Field 4.7 mi to the centre

Hummelstown, PA, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hershey, PA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.