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Continued from page 7 was enhanced with new technology allowing
greater crowd interaction. In 2013, Hershey’s Great
American history from the social, political, and Chocolate Factory Mystery 4D movie debuted. In
personal perspectives of the day. This nationally- 2010, the Create Your Own Candy Bar opened.
recognized museum, one of only eight museums From HERSHEY’S Chocolate World, you can also
in Pennsylvania currently affiliated with the pick up the Hershey Trolley Works™ to tour the
Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., strives town and learn the inspiring story of the place made
to preserve the history of the American Civil War famous by Milton S. Hershey and his milk chocolate
and inspire lifelong learning. Since opening in 2001, bar and other famous candy confections.
its mission has been to serve as the destination of
choice for students, families and historians who
seek to experience and research the culture and
history of the American Civil War. The NCWM
attracts over 40,000 visitors annually and has
welcomed guests from all 50 states and
27 countries to tour the museum. TripAdvisor
users ranked this #1 for “Top Things to do in
Harrisburg” (2016).

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Filled with Pennsylvania’s rich history from Earth’s AACA – Antique Auto Museum in Hershey
beginnings to present day, the museum features
the largest epic Civil War battle scene ever painted Cruise through time with antique automobiles,
on a single canvas from 1870 entitled “The Battle of buses, motorcycles and memorabilia in a themed
Gettysburg: Pickett’s Charge” by Peter F. Rothermel, setting that travels from New York to San Francisco
located in the permanent exhibit “Objects of Valor: over eight decades. Changing exhibits and events
Commemorating the Civil War in PA” at The State always provide something new to see and do-
Museum of Pennsylvania. TripAdvisor users ranked fun for all ages. The Antique Automobile Club of
this #7 for “Top Things to do in Harrisburg” (2016). America is A World Class Automobile Experience, in
association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Hershey’s® Chocolate World Attraction
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Every year 3 million visitors visit HERSHEY’S original
CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction in Hershey, PA to
explore the many wonders of chocolate. Guests
treat themselves to an assortment of one-of-a-
kind experiences and discover the sweetest feeling
of pure happiness. In 2016, the FREE Chocolate
Tour Ride was completely revamped with new
animation, simulations and colorful characters.
In 2015, Hershey’s Chocolate Tasting Experience

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