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Hershey Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,796 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Weddings

Garden park offers 23 acres of flowers, rare trees, a butterfly house & a children's garden.

Plan your tour

Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday 9 AM–6 PM

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Hershey Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪴 Greenhouse & Conservatory 6 mentions

“The butterfly atrium was awesome.”

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🌹 Rose Garden 8 mentions

“A large variety of roses and plants with so much to do we didn’t have time to explore everything.”

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🍁 Japanese Garden

“The Japanese Garden was a highlight—especially the meditation spaces, which provided such a peaceful atmosphere.”

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🌴 Tropical Garden

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Hershey Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🪴 Greenhouse / Conservatory

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🏷️ Rose Garden 8 mentions

“A large variety of roses and plants with so much to do we didn’t have time to explore everything.”

🏷️ Japanese Garden

“The Japanese Garden was a highlight—especially the meditation spaces, which provided such a peaceful atmosphere.”

⛩️ Gazebo or Pergola

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Fountain / Water Feature 2 mentions

“There were some ponds that I’m sure are nice during the spring and summer seasons.”

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🏛️ Covered Pavilion

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Wheelchair Accessible

“The grounds are extremely well maintained and I believe all areas have accessible paths.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3,796 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 18 mentions

“A beautiful experience to see a bunch of different species of butterflies.”

Getting married at Hershey Gardens

Hershey Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at Hershey Gardens

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Hershey Gardens — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Hershey Gardens

170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA17033

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