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Hershey Gardens

170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-3492
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Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in Hershey
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Established as a formal rose garden in 1937 by Milton Hershey, Hershey Gardens features more than 23 acres of horticultural excellence. Filled with... more » Owner description: Established as a formal rose garden in 1937 by Milton Hershey, Hershey Gardens features more than 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 5,000 rose bushes, Hershey Gardens simply must be experienced! « less
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St Augustine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The gardens are wonderful. The tulip garden was just dying off when we were there but we're still nice to see. The azaleas were amazing. The roses were not yet blooming but must be fantastic in season. Lots of walking. The Japanese garden is pretty. Plenty of benches and shade and a fun children's garden.

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Philadelphia.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great gardens however we bought our admission tickets but the lady, at the entrance , did not tell us anything about children garden and scavenger hunt. My kids missed out on the hunt and prize.

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Flemington, NJ
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

While the tulips were gorgeous, it was just too early in the season to see much else. I would suggest waiting until at least June, when the roses might start to come in -- as they are a major feature of the Gardens.

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Arlington, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

For any tulip lover, it is a must see during the late spring. Absolutely beautiful! Fun to hear the screams of people in the park below. The kids enjoyed how the koi in the pond followed them looking for food.

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Cleona, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Nice place to relax and enjoy the day. Beautiful gardens and a great view of the countryside that Milton chose to house the Hershey Company. Makes you understand why he chose the area.

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

A fairly large facility with well marked walking route. Many tree and shrub specimens as well as spring bulbs, most fo which are identified with plant markers. Later in the season there are large rose beds to enjoy as well as a butterfly house. Entrance is free if you stay at the Hotel Hershey.

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McLean, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Worth the visit but off season no butterfly house and some flowers not quite ready. It is right in front of the hotel (not lodge).

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Strafford, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

What a beautiful flower garden we spend several hours walking and picture taking. The butterfly house was really nice to see too.

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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

We visited the gardens on a beautiful April day where tulips were the blooming flower. Hershey Gardens would be a nice place to stroll any time of year bit was e en nicer given we had free admission. The gardens are well worth a visit. I'd given them about 4.5 stars. There were some areas a bit ruffer than the... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I visited in early April, when it was still very winter-like. Although the website indicated there is usually something in bloom, I didn't get to appreciate very much. STILL, I did enjoy the Japanese garden, and I could tell this garden would be very beautiful in full bloom. I hope to visit again at a warmer time to enjoy it... More

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