A Guide to the Sweetest Girls' Weekend in Hershey, PA

Looking to take your vacation plans out of the group chat? Grab your girlfriends and make a sweet getaway to Hershey, Pennsylvania! From chocolate-infused dining to luxurious chocolate spa treatments, The Sweetest Place On Earth is the place to visit with your besties this fall.

Book Your Getaway at a Hershey Resort

To start, book a stay at one of the Official Resorts of Hersheypark to ensure ample time to experience all the sweet things in Hershey, Pa.

The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort and Hershey Inn & Suites offer sweet overnight accommodations with iconic chocolate details around every corner. During your stay, you and your girls will also receive FREE Resort Benefits, including free admission or preferred pricing to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience, indoor pool access and much more.

Pamper Yourself With Chocolate Spa Treatments

Start your girls' weekend with a day of sweet, chocolate-filled relaxation at one of the Hershey spas.

The Spa At The Hotel Hershey

Affectionately known as the Chocolate Spa, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey resort spa is known for signature chocolate treatments like a Cocoa Massage and Cocoa Facial, as well as spa packages like the Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Package, Sweet Chocolate Relaxation Package and Hershey Kiss Package. During your visit, you'll have access to complimentary amenities, including an indoor pool and whirlpool, hot showers, steam rooms and saunas.

Before, after or in between your spa treatments, unwind in a plush robe with a cup of hot cocoa, or enjoy the relaxation lounges stocked with Hershey’s chocolates, fresh muffins and a variety of warm teas. For an added treat, indulge in the lunch buffet and signature chocolate cocktails at The Oasis, a restaurant exclusive to spa guests. Reservations for The Oasis are required and can be booked on the day of your appointment.

MeltSpa by Hershey

If you and your gals are looking for a relaxing day spa experience, MeltSpa by Hershey is the place for you.

MeltSpa offers exclusive dark chocolate treatments, sweet seasonal collections and convenient evening hours seven days a week. Here, visitors can use the locker room showers filled with signature MeltSpa products, get comfortable in the spa relaxation lounge before and after treatments and enjoy chocolate refreshments like hot cocoa, chocolate muffins and sweet Hershey candies.

Dine at one of our Premier Restaurants

Hershey, Pa., wouldn’t be known as The Sweetest Place On Earth without its distinctive dining scene. Taste the unique flavors of Hershey at its many award-winning restaurants located at our resort properties and around town. Many of these restaurants feature chocolate-infused dishes, decadent desserts and, of course, our signature Hershey’s chocolate martinis—perfect for toasting anytime. 

Sweet options include The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, which offers fun-to-table dishes with chocolate-infused entrees, shareables and Over The Top Hershey's Milkshakes. STACKS at Hershey Lodge offers an unbeatable brunch menu complete with cocktails, hot chocolate, coffee and mimosa flights. For dinner, visit The Circular at The Hotel Hershey for fresh new twists on iconic American cuisine and a cocktail menu catered to the seasons. For a morning pick-me-up, visit Cocoa Beanery at Hershey Lodge for coffee and breakfast options.

If you're looking for a good happy hour, Fire & Grain at Hershey Lodge offers half-off small plates, flatbreads and cocktails. Or, Hershey Social offers daily happy hour deals Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Experience the Thrills of Hersheypark

Grab your girls and get ready for all the thrills of Hersheypark! At the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, enjoy all the excitement with three sweet experiences featuring more than 70 rides and attractions (including 15 thrilling coasters - the most in the Northeast), The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park (open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, an 11-acre walk-through zoo included with admission only by entering through the Hersheypark bridge during posted Park hours.

Start or end your day at Hersheypark with a trip to the The Chocolatier, located in Hershey's Chocolatetown! The Chocolatier is a full service restaurant that serves up family fare with a fun spin, and hints of chocolate for lunch and dinner. The space features past and present pieces from the Hersheypark ride collection, one-of-a-kind views of neighboring attractions, and a second-story patio and bar. 

Visit Hershey Gardens

Stroll through 23 acres of botanical beauty when you visit Hershey Gardens. The 13-themed gardens, seasonal displays and an assortment of flowers and trees make for breathtaking views and fantastic photo ops for you and your girlfriends. Hershey Gardens is also home to dozens of rare, tropical butterflies in the indoor Butterfly Atrium - one of only 25 indoor butterfly atriums in the country. Check out the Hershey Gardens website to see what will be in bloom during your visit.

Taste and Make Chocolate at The Hershey Story Museum

Take some time to learn about the town's sweet history with a visit to The Hershey Story Museum. Located in downtown Hershey, this museum honors the life and legacy of Milton S. Hershey, and the town he built on chocolate. While you're there, grab tickets to the Chocolate Lab to try your hand at chocolate pouring, decorating, and, of course, tasting as you create a take-home chocolate masterpiece. After class, sample a flight of warm drinking chocolates from around the world with a Chocolate Tasting. From fruity African chocolate flavors to Indonesian chocolate with caramel overtones, you and your girls can hone your cocoa connoisseur skills.

Please note: reservations are required for the Chocolate Lab and Chocolate Tasting.

Visit Hershey's Chocolate World

Become chocolatiers for the day at Hershey’s Chocolate World! Experience sweet attractions like creating your own candy bar, taking a free Hershey’s Chocolate Tour ride, stuffing your Reese's Cup and much more. Hershey's Chocolate World is the world's largest Hershey's store, so be sure to save some time to explore the endless amounts of chocolate and limited-edition treats.

*Reservations for the ticketed attractions at Hershey's Chocolate World are highly recommended.

We hope you have a sweet girls' getaway with us! Be sure to share your photos by using #HersheyPA on social media.