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Pools
Never mind the kids' activities offered by the Lodge, all my children cared about was the outdoor pools -- there are two -- where dive-in movies and family sporting competitions are held. Pick up a schedule of activities at check-in so you'll know what to expect (or when to stay away from the pool should you like to relax). There is also a heated indoor pool, wading pool and whirlpool, which are smaller and less crowded in the summer months.
Games
Kids can select from a variety of game rooms and courts to play basketball (outdoor), tennis (outdoor), shuffleboard (outdoor), and Wii in a Wii room separate from the Game Room. Board games are available, as is sports equipment in the summer.
S'mores Roast
During the warm months the hotel offers a feature S'mores roast featuring, what else? Hershey Chocolate Bars! I loved that the roast was near the pools and the kids could eat gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate in their swimsuits and then "clean off" in the pools.
Falconry
We were surprised to see falconry offered at Hershey, as we typically think of this sort of hotel attraction as something for more subdued hotels as opposed to those centered around a chocolate theme park. Still, kids can watch a free falcon demonstration and have a chance to hold these birds of prey.
Segway Tours
As a Hershey Resort, the lodge provides transportation to the Hotel Hershey, where two-and-a-half-hour Segway Tours around its grand property are provided. For $75 guests will receive Segway instruction before touring the wooded paths and receiving a history lesson on Hershey Hotel. Reservations are required for the tours that operated April through November. The tours are not operated by Hershey Resorts.
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