If you are staying at the Hotel Hershey or the Hershey Lodge, admission is free!
If you enjoy beer and a casual atmosphere, try Tröegs! They are an independent brewery with an open-seating, concession-style tasting room.
The Hershey Gardens is a quaint botanical garden with a butterfly atrium open all year. In December, the gardens are still open and usually host a Christmas Tree showcase in the conservatory. If you are staying at the Hotel Hershey or Hershey Lodge, you also receive free admission to the gardens.
This outdoor outlet mall has several well-known retail stores, such as Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bath & Body Works. If you are looking to stretch your legs, pass some time, or shop, this is a good option!
Right outside of Hersheypark, Chocolate World offers various free and ticketed experiences and retail shopping. The free experiences include the Chocolate Tour Ride and character meet and greets. There is parking adjacent to the Chocolate World building. Per Chocolate World's website, free parking is available for guests who visit for 3 hours or less.