If you crave chocolate and you crave adventure….why not put the two together and create one big chocolate vacation! Hershey, Pennsylvania is a chocolate paradise, not to mention it is a place full of great adventures just waiting to happen! 

Milton S. Hershey dreamed of building a town in which his factory employees could live and be part of a tight-knit community. Well that dream was realized and today, Hershey, Pennsylvania is one of the largest tourist attractions in the United States. 

There are MANY things to do and see in the town of Hershey. It would take forever to list them all…so let’s keep it simple and stick to one of my favorite things: CHOCOLATE!!!!  

Hershey’s Chocolate World is an interactive chocolate experience designed for the entire family! Here you will learn how chocolate is made, take a tour of the chocolate factory, watch a huge, 3-D chocolate show and of course, shop for anything and everything chocolate! 

If relaxing is what you had in mind then why not visit the Chocolate Spa! The Chocolate Spa is located inside the Hershey Hotel and offers such treatments as the luxurious whipped cocoa bath, chocolate sugar scrub, and my favorite, the chocolate fondue wrap. While all of these treatments sound yummy….oops, I mean relaxing….don’t forget your wallet! Individual treatments will set you back $60 to $125 depending on what you choose.

If roller coasters are more your speed then you MUST visit Hershey Park! Hershey Park opened its doors for the first time in April of 1907 and has been expanding ever since. Fair warning, if you eat too many Kit Kat Bars and then take a ride on the Sidewinder, you may need to change your clothes afterward (not a good idea for the old tummy!). 

As mentioned in our post on Hot Air Ballooning, Hershey Park also hosts the Hershey Park Balloonfest. It’s scheduled for October 22nd through the 24th this year and is a site to behold. Check out one of the traveling vendors for impressive memorabilia and model balloons.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is a place where chocolate dreams come true and a new adventure awaits you around every corner. Whether you love golf, amusement park rides, or simply relaxing by the pool….Hershey offers something for everyone! Oh…and I’ll let you in on a little secret…you don’t even have to like chocolate to have a great time!

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The Balloon Fiesta began with the launching of thirteen balloons back in 1972. Today over 700 balloons participate in this festival and it is the most photographed event on earth! It is also the largest balloon festival on the planet…imagine that!

One of the most popular events (especially among children) at the Balloon Fiesta are the balloon races. Talk about entertainment! For those of you who need more than just hot air balloons to keep you enthused, the festival also includes a wide variety of food vendors, a car show, wood carving contests and, of course, more balloon merchandise than you could ever imagine (so bring a lot of money!). Speaking of money….this event will cost you $6.00 per person (twelve and under are free!). What a bargain!

If ballooning isn’t your speed, New Mexico has plenty more to offer. While you’re near Albuquerque, take a trip to the top of the spectacular Sandia Mountains and visit Sandia Crest. The view is simply stunning and, at 10,678 feet, will give you a taste for what those hot-air heads are enjoying in their rides. The mountains are equally spectacular viewed from the ground, particularly in the morning hours when waves of clouds sometimes wash over the range.

While Albuquerque offers plenty of Native American art, Santa Fe, to the Northeast, is a hotbed of artistic expression and a definite must see. Galleries abound. Why not update your own personal collection and purchase some of the amazing art available?

To the Southeast, a staple of American lore is Roswell New Mexico. If your trip takes you near it, make a detour to the epicenter of American UFO lore. It’s a central theme of tourism in this state (if not the entire country).

Finally, New Mexico offers hiking and camping through some of the country’s most primitive and breath-taking landscape. Be sure to read our previous post on Llama Trekking for a unique way of experiencing the amazing wilderness New Mexico has to offer.

But this post isn’t just about New Mexico, it’s about ballooning and Balloon festivals such as “Balloon Fiesta” in New Mexico, are quickly rising in popularity…especially among families! Hundreds of balloon festivals take place each year in all parts of the world. I don’t know about you, but ballooning across New Zealand or Russia would most certainly be considered a great adventure in my book! In fact, stop by our post on Hershey Park to read about this great theme park. The Hershey Park Balloonfest will be held October 22nd through the 24th!

Be sure to add this adventure to your to-do list!

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