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Hershey Gardens

170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-3492
Ranked #9 of 15 attractions in Hershey
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Established as a formal rose garden in 1937 by Milton Hershey, Hershey Gardens features over 23 acres of horticultural excellence. Filled with...... more » Owner description: Established as a formal rose garden in 1937 by Milton Hershey, Hershey Gardens features over 23 acres of horticultural excellence. Filled with magnificent theme gardens, colorful seasonal displays, the seasonal outdoor Butterfly House and the renowned rose garden filled with 7,500 blooms, Hershey Gardens simply must be experienced! « less
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Brilliant trees and flowers. Different garden themes and also a childrens garden. The smells are hypnotizing. You can see the beautiful Hershey Hotel in the background. More

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Lewisberry
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

If you are a garden buff, you'll love this place. It is well kept and offers lots of pleasant views. For those who just cut the grass when they have to at home, it is a little dull. More

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Lititz, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

but the butterfly house and children's area did it for me. The gift shop was also very wonderful. More

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Selkirk, NY
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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We were a little early for the famous roses but some were blooming early and did not disappoint. We could only imagine what it would be like when each bush was in full flower! The Japanese garden is peaceful and the iris were in full bloom. We were glad that we visited on a queit day in May - we... More

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Harrisburg Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Spectacular gardens, many photo opps, make sure you have plenty of room on your cameras memory card. Must see the butterfly house!! More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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This is one of the best attractions in the Hershey complex. The Gardens overlook the little valley where Hershey Park and the Hershey factory are located. It's quite an impressive view. The Gardens are a mid-size arboretum, providing a good deal of strolling space. There is a very large rose garden though I'm informed that June is the time when... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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The gardens are beautiful. The path within the garden is about a mile around, but you are free to roam where you want. The tulips were at the end of their bloom cycle. There were literally 100s of rose bushes that were lined up at the entrance that were about to be planted. If you are planning a trip, I... More

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Asking someone to pay ten dollars to walk around these gardens is simply robbing the potential customer. Cut the price in half and you get twice as many customers. Sadly Hershey simply doesn't get simple marketing........... More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Garden was well maintained and beautiful in the spring. Low admit fee. They LIKE for you to walk on the grass! More

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We visited this past Saturday (April 28th) and there was nothing to see. There were no roses in the rose garden yet. The butterfly house was closed. There were hardly any other flowers. We walked in and out in about 30-40 minutes and were still charged the full price. Very disappointing. The only up side would be that the staff... More

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