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Hershey Park! If you’ve ever
been to Hersheypark, you probably have "sweet" memories. If you've never been to
Hersheypark, what are you waiting for? Now you can have thrilling memories too with
the addition of Hershey’s newest roller coaster, "Great Bear." Great Bear
joins the park’s all time favorite roller coasters; SooperDooperLooper, Wildcat,
Sidewinder and Comet. This new, state-of-the-art inverted roller coaster boasts two rolls,
a loop, a drop, an "S" turn, an Immelman. It travels at speeds up to 58 mph and
cost a mere $13 million to construct. The park officially starts its 1998 season on May
23. When Milton S. Hershey built Hershey Park at the turn of the century, I wonder if he
envisioned that Hersheypark would provide an evolving playground offering thrilling as
well as relaxing rides, stage and animal shows, and terrific memories. Adjoining the park
and opened year round, Zoo America features animals native to North America. By the way,
you wouldn’t want to miss Hershey's Chocolate World (open daily).
Another
must see, especially if you currently reside in PA, used to live in PA, or heck, even if
you never intend to live in PA, is our State Capitol Building. The building’s Italian
Renaissance design was modeled after St. Peter’s in Rome, and is absolutely
breathtaking. In fact, at the building’s dedication in 1906, Teddy Roosevelt
described it as, "the handsomest building I ever saw". (and he ought to know!)
This landmark has been featured in main stream movies and will definitely be the topic of
conversation when you reminisce of your visit to PA. Guided tours are available Mon.,-Sat.
year-round.
Across
from the capitol building is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. In addition to the
treasures, fine art, artifacts and antiques found inside, the museum holds its juried art
exhibit and festival in May. And for you stargazers, there is also a planetarium. The
museum is closed on Mondays and admission is free!
For a
relaxing afternoon, many cross the Susquehanna River on the Walnut Street Walking Bridge
and head to City Island. City Island offers vast sports facilities, shady picnic areas, a
marina, miniature steam train, miniature golf, concerts, Harrisburg Senators baseball, and
even a paddlewheel boat, "Pride of the Susquehanna," on which rides are
available May-Oct.
Enjoy!
--- Sandra
Lee
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