Hershey, Pennsylvania

Name: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Address: Hershey, PA

Everything Hershey is known for

5 songs mention this city 3 artists from here

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Music in Hershey

Songs About Hershey

Hank It

Justin Moore

51%

"But, when I pulled into Hershey, PA"

Savoy Truffle

George Harrison

14%

"Creme tangerine and montelimar / A ginger sling with a pineapple heart"

Water

Kehlani

"Nibble on it, kissing it like a Hershey (Mwah)"

Candy

Will Smith

"An I'll be your Hershey daddy with a hundred kisses"

Cisco Kid

Method Man

"'Cause blunts get filled like Hershey Highways"

Artists From Hershey

jangle pop, new wave, dream pop

History of Hershey

Six Crystals, One Perfect Snap RoadyGoat

That clean snap when you break a chocolate bar is pure physics. Cocoa butter is polymorphic, meaning it can crystallize into six different solid forms, labeled one through six. Only one of them -- Form Five -- gives chocolate its glossy shine, that crisp audible snap, and the smooth melt-in-your-mouth feel. The whole craft of "tempering" is just carefully cycling the temperature so the chocolate sets up as Form Five and nothing else. Skip it, and untempered chocolate sets dull, soft, and streaky. There's a slow betrayal at the end, though. Over months, Form Five gradually converts into Form Six, a more stable but uglier crystal. That conversion is what produces the pale gray film called bloom -- the chalky-looking coating on an old bar. It's not mold and it's not spoiled; it's just the cocoa butter changing its crystal mind.

When Chocolate Was Cash RoadyGoat

1500

Before chocolate was a bar, it was a drink -- bitter, frothy, and unsweetened. The Aztec word "xocolatl" roughly means "bitter water," and it's the likely root of our word "chocolate." But cacao did more than fill a cup; the beans worked as literal money. In Aztec markets of the early fifteen-hundreds, prices ran in beans. Roughly one bean bought one tomato. About thirty beans got you a rabbit. And around two hundred beans could buy a turkey. Where there's currency, there's counterfeiting, and cacao was no exception: cheats hollowed out beans and refilled the empty shells with dirt or wax, then tried to pass the fakes in the market. So the next time you unwrap a bar, remember -- you're holding something people once carried in a purse and spent like coins.

The 'Food of the Gods' Molecule With No Bromine RoadyGoat

The buzz in chocolate isn't mostly caffeine -- it's theobromine, a mild stimulant and close chemical cousin of caffeine. The name comes from cacao's botanical genus, Theobroma, which is Greek for "food of the gods." Here's the myth worth busting: despite that "-bromine" hanging off the end, theobromine contains no bromine at all. None. The name traces to the plant, not the element. There's a darker side, too. Humans clear theobromine fairly quickly, but dogs metabolize it roughly ten times slower -- its half-life in a dog runs around seventeen and a half hours. That means it builds up to toxic levels instead of being flushed out. That's exactly why chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate where theobromine is most concentrated, is genuinely dangerous for dogs. Same molecule, two completely different bodies handling it.

Hersheypark & Chocolate World

1903

Milton Hershey built a chocolate empire and an entire town around it, including housing, schools, and an amusement park for his workers.

Three Mile Island

1979

Site of America's worst commercial nuclear accident on March 28, 1979, which caused a partial meltdown of reactor Unit 2.

10.0 mi away

Everything Near Hershey

36 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Six Crystals, One Perfect Snap · 0.1 mi
That clean snap when you break a chocolate bar is pure physics. Cocoa butter is polymorphic, meaning it can crystallize into six different solid forms, labeled one through six. Only one of them -- Form Five -- gives…
When Chocolate Was Cash · 0.1 mi
Before chocolate was a bar, it was a drink -- bitter, frothy, and unsweetened. The Aztec word "xocolatl" roughly means "bitter water," and it's the likely root of our word "chocolate." But cacao did more than fill a…
Hersheypark & Chocolate World · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker
Milton Hershey built a chocolate empire and an entire town around it, including housing, schools, and an amusement park for his workers.
Milton S. Hershey Mansion · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at the former home of the man who brought affordable chocolate to the masses. It's called High Point, and it was Milton Hershey's personal residence. Built in 1908, this…
The 'Food of the Gods' Molecule With No Bromine · 0.5 mi
The buzz in chocolate isn't mostly caffeine -- it's theobromine, a mild stimulant and close chemical cousin of caffeine. The name comes from cacao's botanical genus, Theobroma, which is Greek for "food of the gods."…
The Town Almost Named Hersheykoko · 0.6 mi
Milton Hershey sold his Lancaster Caramel Company for a million dollars in 1900, took the chocolate-making gear he'd seen at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, and broke ground on a new factory here in 1903. By 1905…
Solid in Your Hand, Liquid on Your Tongue · 0.7 mi
Chocolate pulls off a trick almost no other food can: it's solid in your hand but turns liquid in your mouth. The secret is cocoa butter's unusually sharp melting point, which sits just below body temperature -- around…
Chocolate Flavor Begins With Rot · 0.7 mi
Real chocolate flavor doesn't start in a factory -- it starts with rot. After harvest, cacao beans sit in their own sugary pulp under banana leaves for three to nine days, heating up to around a hundred and twenty-five…
Hummelstown Brownstone Company · 4.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever notice the reddish-brown buildings in older cities? There's a good chance the stone came from right here. From 1863 to 1929, the Hummelstown Brownstone Company operated quarries nearby. They extracted a distinctive…
Calver Island · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine generations of people living right here, on this island in the middle of the Susquehanna! Calver Island is more than just a patch of land; it's an archaeological site revealing the lives of some of…
Three Mile Island · 10.0 mi · Historical Marker
Site of America's worst commercial nuclear accident on March 28, 1979, which caused a partial meltdown of reactor Unit 2.
Union Canal (Pennsylvania) · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how goods traveled across Pennsylvania before trains and trucks? You're near what was once a vital link: the Union Canal. Construction on the Union Canal began in 1792, with the goal of connecting the…

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Harrisburg State Hospital · 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
From 1851, this was Pennsylvania's first public mental health facility, a place of both treatment and controversy. Known then as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, it aimed to provide care for the mentally ill and…
Pennsylvania Railroad 4859 · 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Hold on, history buffs! That hulking metal beast you see before you, Pennsylvania Railroad 4859, isn't just any train. It's a relic of a time when electric locomotives ruled the rails, and it played a key role in…
State Street Bridge (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) · 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Take a look at this bridge! It's more than just a way across the road and creek; it's a memorial. Completed in 1930, the State Street Bridge, officially known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, was designed as…
Simon Cameron House · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where political giants plotted their moves? This is it. The Simon Cameron House, right here in Harrisburg, was once the home of a man who wielded immense power during the Civil War. Simon Cameron, born in…
Mount Hope Estate · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when iron ruled, and this very spot was the heart of a sprawling industrial empire. Mount Hope Estate, now known for its Renaissance Faire, was once the center of the Grubb family's iron dynasty in the…
Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be awestruck, because you're approaching Pennsylvania's State Capitol, a building so grand it's practically a palace of democracy! The current capitol building wasn't the first. The previous one, completed in…
Pennsylvania State Capitol · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder why Harrisburg became Pennsylvania's capital? It's a story of compromise and location. Initially, Philadelphia held the honor, but as the state grew westward, its citizens thought the capital should move…
State Museum of Pennsylvania · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pulling up on North Street in Harrisburg? You're near the State Museum of Pennsylvania, a treasure trove of the Commonwealth's story.The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, or PHMC, was created in 1945 to…
Walnut Street Bridge (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) · 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Known as The People's Bridge, this historic truss bridge met its end when ice floes destroyed it in 1996. Built in 1890 by the Phoenix Bridge Company, the Walnut Street Bridge was a vital connection between Harrisburg…
Risser's Mill Covered Bridge · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
A piece of Lancaster County history went up in flames right here. The Risser's Mill Covered Bridge, also known as Horst's Mill Covered Bridge, once gracefully spanned Little Chickie's Creek. On 2002, tragedy struck. An…
Cornwall Iron Furnace · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the roar of fire and the clang of hammers – this unassuming spot was once at the heart of iron production for the colonies and the young United States. In 1742, Peter Grubb established Cornwall Furnace. His…
Zembo Shrine Building · 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be transported to the Middle East, right here in Harrisburg! This isn't some mirage, but the Zembo Shrine Building, a testament to the city's unique architectural tastes. Construction on this Moorish Revival…
Cameron Estate · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute. This is Cameron Estate, and it was once a hotbed of political activity. Simon Cameron, Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War, called this place home. From 1872 to 1959, the Cameron family used…
Rockville Bridge · 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look to your left – that's the Rockville Bridge, the longest stone arch railroad bridge *in the world*! Back in 1902, the Pennsylvania Railroad completed this massive structure to carry trains across the wide…
Archibald McAllister House · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Once a frontier outpost, this historic home offers a glimpse into 18th-century life along the Susquehanna River. The Archibald McAllister House began as a simple two-room stone cabin built in 1787. Archibald McAllister,…
Central Hotel (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania) · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at this historic hotel and brewery complex – you can almost hear the echoes of laughter and clinking glasses from a bygone era. The Central Hotel and Bube's Brewery, stand as a testament to Mount Joy's…
Waterville Bridge · 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Marvel at this relocated 1890 lenticular truss bridge, a testament to innovative engineering of the era. The Waterville Bridge was originally built in Waterville, Pennsylvania, by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company. It's a…
Codorus Forge and Furnace Historic District · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the roar of a furnace and the clang of hammers – this quiet spot was once a bustling center of iron production! In the mid-1800s, Codorus Forge, also known as Hellem Forge, was a key player in Pennsylvania's…
Tulpehocken Manor Plantation · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine life on a bustling Pennsylvania farm in the 1700s and 1800s. That's what Tulpehocken Manor Plantation offers a glimpse into. Built sometime before 1769, this property was once a thriving agricultural hub, owned…
Bomberger's Distillery · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second, because you're looking at a potential legend: the oldest distillery building in the whole US! This is Bomberger's Distillery, more recently known as Michter's. Production here has been documented…
Speedwell Forge · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine being the master of your own iron empire, right here in Lancaster County! Speedwell Forge was the heart of that dream. Built around 1760, the mansion was home to the ironmaster. Around 1795, they expanded it,…
Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge · 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're about to cross the Susquehanna River on a bridge with a dramatic past. This vital link between Columbia and Wrightsville has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once. Before the current Veterans Memorial Bridge,…
Swatara Furnace · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand on this ground, and you're standing at the birthplace of industry in Schuylkill County. The Swatara Furnace, built sometime before 1846, was the first charcoal furnace in this region. Iron ore from local mines was…
Clemson Island Prehistoric District · 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a bustling village here over a thousand years ago! Clemson Island isn't just a pretty spot; it's a window into the lives of people who called this area home long before European settlers arrived. Between 900 and…

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