The Beautiful Lighthouse in Hershey Pennsylvania

When I talk to people who are not from Hershey Pennsylvania and tell them about our beautiful lighthouse that sits in the middle of downtown Hershey, they all shake their head in disbelief. While it is true that you typically find lighthouses along the coast, here in Hershey we have our very own special lighthouse that used to be a part of the old Hershey Swimming Complex.

Back in 1929 and through 1967 the Hershey Swimming Complex was the "in" place to be during the hot summertime months! People by the thousands used to flock to this swimming complex for a day of fun in the sun! Once the complex was closed...over the years they filled in those swimming pools with beautiful landscaping and tore down the old bathhouses. All that remains now is the lighthouse which was refurbished and re-landscaped back in 2005.

The Hershey Lighthouse is located within walking distance of Hershey Chocolate World, the Giant Center and Hersheypark. It's not open to the public for tours, but you can park your car nearby (we park at Chocolate World) and walk down to see it. You can walk all around the outside of it and get a good look it even if you're just driving by.

My photographs don't really capture it in all of its beauty and trust me, it's larger than what it appears in my photos. In my personal opinion, the best time to visit is during the late spring, early summer and early fall seasons. The landscaping around the lighthouse is beautiful during those times of the year. Like everything in Hershey, it's beautiful and well-maintained.

If you're planning a trip to Hershey Pennsylvania or just passing through, make sure you stop by and see the beautiful lighthouse that's located near Chocolate World.