You probably know we just spent a month at a feeding clinic. What you might not know is WHERE the clinic was. I put a clue out there, and a few people guessed it. It was the sweetest place on earth: Hershey, PA!
Hershey is a wonderful town famous for it’s Hershey plant(s). It’s also home to Hershey Park, Hershey Gardens, Chocolate World, ZooAmerica, and so much more. Lots to do for such a small place! We didn’t get to do much because it was off-season, but we did hit Chocolate World {twice} and the Castle Playground.
I also spent some time at Crossroads Antique Mall:
Let’s not even talk about the outlets.
Of course there was also the pool at our hotel, a favorite of Ms. Noodle. She learned the word “pool” VERY quickly, and signed the word “more” every time she heard it!
Take a left out of the hotel driveway in front of the outlets (yes, they were within walking distance… a dangerous, dangerous thing).
Drive through Dunkin Donuts for a hot chocolate and bagel.
Take a left at the roller coasters.
Drive between the amusement park and zoo, but under the monorail.
Take a right onto Chocolate Avenue.
Drive straight down a street that is literally lined with chocolate {kisses– in the form of lightposts}.
Keep going past the Reeses’ plant.
Turn left at Hershey Lodge, and we are just about at the clinic.
Park, get out of car, and sniff the air. Yes, that is CHOCOLATE you smell on windy days. Well, most windy days. I won’t go into details about the days they fertilize the fields that surround the town. If you live in central PA, that’s a smell you know really well.
How’s THAT for a daily commute? It made the whole experience a little more… yes, sweet. Except for those fertilizing days. Then it was just okay.
By the way, can you imagine a better (or maybe, WORSE) place to be for a pregnant lady than a town built on chocolate??? Temptation was everywhere.
Are you a chocolate lover? If so, what is your favorite Hershey’s product? I have to admit, I enjoyed a few plain old Hershey bars the most. And maybe some York Peppermint Patties, also made by Hershey. Certainly it wasn’t me that ate the whole bag of them. (shhhhhhh…..)
How neat! I remember going to Hershey when I was 15 or so. The air smelled like chocolate! Hope the feeding clinic went well. My little nephew had eating issues as a newborn and they went through much of the same. Hard, but worth it.
when i was a sr in hs, we went to hershey park (in season) for our class trip. and most big businesses had a hp day for their employees. it is fun for all-you should go back when it warms up a bit.
and they arent fertilizing
yum! As a west coaster, it was cool to see your pics! Happy Sharefest Saturday!
I loooove hershey park! I grew up in north jersey and we went there every year in the summer time, and then back again for their christmas lights!!!
thrifty ba– oh no, WHAT are they doing then? Dare I ask? It smells like fertilizing, but maybe it’s just the cows? Or roasting the cocoa?
Oh gosh..I would be in trouble in that town…I would never be able to get away from the thought of chocolate! ha