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Hershey Gardens, Hershey

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Open since 1937, Hershey Gardens features 9.3 ha (23 ac) of flowers, trees, shrubs, and butterflies. Stroll 11 themed gardens, such as the rose garden with 5,600 roses, the seasonal garden with 30,000 flowers, and the herb garden with medicinal, aromatic, household, culinary, and dye-making plants. You can take a moment for reflection at the Japanese reflective pond set in a field of giant sequoias and exotic plants. You'll find yourself surrounded by hundreds of butterflies, and have the chance to observe their typical life cycle, at the butterfly house. For the youngest visitors, an area of 32 themed gardens offers an array of interactive programs and activities, hiding spots, play areas, and learning opportunities. Use our Hershey online itinerary planner to add Hershey Gardens and other attractions to your Hershey vacation plans.
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Hershey Gardens reviews

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  • Well, it was a beautiful day, so we figured it would be a nice time to see the gardens. We went there and not many people as it was early. The ladies at the front were very friendly and nice and we... 
    Well, it was a beautiful day, so we figured it would be a nice time to see the gardens. We went there and not many people as it was early. The ladies at the front were very friendly and nice and we...  more »
  • Nicely maintained gardens. Unfortunately we visited a bit too early in the season and many of the flowers and trees were still in it's infancy stages. The Butterfly Atrium was very nice with several.....  more
    Nicely maintained gardens. Unfortunately we visited a bit too early in the season and many of the flowers and trees were still in it's infancy stages. The Butterfly Atrium was very nice with several.....  more »
  • The grounds are big a lot to see when in season and a nice walk in the gardens. When staying at hotel Hersey or the lodge, you will receive tickets, so go check it out. The butterfly atrium was small....  more
    The grounds are big a lot to see when in season and a nice walk in the gardens. When staying at hotel Hersey or the lodge, you will receive tickets, so go check it out. The butterfly atrium was small....  more »
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  • Absolutely beautiful! We spent about an hour touring the grounds. Gorgeous rose gardens, unique trees, etc. There is a Children's Garden, which was super cute as well. We also went into the Butterfly Atrium 🦋 Butterfies are everywhere you can see. Be careful, as they do land on the ground and it would be easy to step on them. We loved it and would visit again!
  • A must go if you have the time. The rose garden is stunning, I personally also loved the four seasons statues. An incredible eerie gem in the middle of beautiful gardens. There are plenty of shaded areas and benches/seats along the walk. Definitely come when the weather is nice, either way - umbrellas are provided as well. The butterfly garden is a must see as well. There's a very cute spot for kids to play/learn. Plenty of parking.
  • These beautiful gardens and conservatory are worth a visit indeed! Inside the conservatory you will see a glass roof with colored butterflies hanging from it. The butterfly atrium is worth a visit in itself. Not only will you see exotic butterflies, where they feed, and where they land but along you will see some exotic reptiles. The outside gardens are a leisurely walk around the complex and are themed to different settings. No visit would be complete without stopping at the famous rose garden with different colored roses on display along with arches set up in the event of a wedding. Check out the seasonal garden where you will now see pumpkins growing. There's an herbal garden, a children's garden, a Japanese garden, and so much more! Be sure to stop at the Native American garden and the rock garden. There's even a garden dedicated the Milton Hershey himself! There are plenty of butterfly benches along the way for rest stops. Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes for your visit. There are picnic garden in the area and a trail. This is a great place to relax and unwind!
  • We enjoyed our afternoon at Hershey Gardens walking through beautifully organized and themed gardens, many of which were handicapped accessible. We especially enjoyed the Japanese Garden with it's shaped trees, bridges and pond. The rose gardens were abundant with color, with a section dedicated to M.S. Hershey and his namesake rose. The central pond area made for beautiful pictures and the aboretum path was lined with all sorts of shaded trees and bushes. The butterfly atrium topped off our 2-hour walk. That was definitely the highlight. If you're looking for a relaxing place to spend a couple hours outdoors, I would recommend Hershey Gardens.
  • The garden looks good. If you have a lot of time and would like to stroll around on the garden, it's pretty nice. But if you are on a road trip with a lot of driving and picking main attraction only, then you can totally skip this. Butterfly atrium was filled with cute butterflies. I liked it but my family was tired of walking in this huge garden.

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