This page is an index to those rides that are the only ones you can ride right after eating and those other rides that go to slow to belong elsewhere.
Click the name of the ride you want to view.
Carrousel
Dry Gultch Railroad
Ferris Wheel
Giant Wheel
Kissing Tower
Monorail
Paddleboats
Skyview
Twin Turnpike
Carrousel
This classic carrousel is the oldest ride in the park still in operation.
It has an antique carrousel organ which adds extra fun to the experience.
It scores a 6 on a scale of 10.
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Dry Gultch Railroad
A train ride through the park is what this ride is about. It winds its way through a wooded environment
and contains a few surprises. Great for both kids and their parents.
Out of 10 points, it scores a solid 7.
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Ferris Wheel
This ferris wheel was installed in 1997 in the Midway America area.
It's design fits in perfectly with the themeing
It scores a 6.
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Giant Wheel
The giant wheel is a type of double ferris wheel that has round gondolas that spin on their central axis.
It reaches a top height that puts the entire park in view.
I give it an 8.
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Kissing Tower
This 330 foot tower is the largest and most prominent park feature. On a clear day you can view
miles of the surrounding landscape.
It rises up to a score of 8.
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Monorail
The Hersheypark Monorail travels along a one mile track that carries you through the park, past the Hershey
Chocolate Factory, into neighboring ZooAmerica, and back into the station in six minutes.
The Monorail scores a 7.
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Paddleboats
The Paddleboats can be rented for $4 ($3 for season pass holders) per person for half an hour.
Be sure to bring some corn with you, because the ducks are very friendly.
I give this ride a 7.
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Skyview
This ride carries you out over the Comet Hollow area and back in ski-lift type chairs. The ride is
extremely slow, not very high, and has very long lines.
This ride scores a 5.
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Twin Turnpike
The Antique Cars and Sports Cars combine to form this ride. It's another great ride for the whole family,
even teenagers can find ways to make these rides fun.
These two rides together score a 7.
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