Hershey Golf Trip Planning Guide
Hershey is an underrated golf trip with two excellent resort courses, a lively dining scene on Chocolate Avenue, and Hersheypark for adrenaline junkies. Play well-manicured courses on the grounds of the Hotel Hershey, eat at surprisingly good restaurants, and fill rest days with the amusement park, go-karts, and craft beer. It is family-resort infrastructure repurposed perfectly for a guys' trip.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
MDT (20 min drive)
$35–$149
$350/night
3 of 4
~$321/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Hershey. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Hershey Country Club - East Course — parkland, $89–$149 · 4.6★
Maurice McCarthy design with Hershey resort pedigree — the best course in the area with tournament conditioning
The Circular at Hotel Hershey — upscale, $$$$
Elegant resort dining room with regional cuisine and a renowned Sunday brunch
Tröegs Brewery Taproom — brewpub
24-tap brewery with tours, tastings, and a beer garden — the main event for beer lovers
Day 2
Hershey Country Club - West Course — parkland, $59–$99 · 4.5★
Shorter companion course with more forgiving fairways — great second-day round for the group
Hersheypark — half day, $55–$80/pp
Full amusement park with 15 roller coasters — grown men screaming on the Candymonium is part of the experience
Devon Seafood + Steak — steakhouse, $$$
Hershey outpost of the Philly steakhouse chain — prime cuts, raw bar, and craft cocktails
The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey — patio
Wine and craft beer on a scenic patio with vineyard views — relaxed afternoon vibes
Day 3
Iron Valley Golf Club — parkland, $39–$69 · 4.5★
Cornwall course with nice elevation changes and woods — punches above its weight for the price
Tröegs Brewery Tour — 2-3 hours, $10–$25/pp
Behind-the-scenes tour of one of America's best craft breweries with generous tastings
Tröegs Independent Brewing — brewpub, $$
World-class brewery with a full scratch kitchen — Perpetual IPA and Troegenator are legendary
Sly Fox Taphouse — sports bar · Open late
Craft beer bar with 20+ taps, pub food, and big screens for games
Course-by-Course Guide
Hershey has 4 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Hershey has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1200 /night
Hershey / Hummelstown area
$350–$800 /night
Hotel Hershey / Hershey Lodge
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Circular at Hotel Hershey
$$$$Elegant resort dining room with regional cuisine and a renowned Sunday brunch
Devon Seafood + Steak
$$$Hershey outpost of the Philly steakhouse chain — prime cuts, raw bar, and craft cocktails
Tröegs Independent Brewing
$$World-class brewery with a full scratch kitchen — Perpetual IPA and Troegenator are legendary
Piazza Sorrento
$$Hershey Italian with generous portions, garlic knots, and a solid red sauce game
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Tröegs Brewery Taproom
24-tap brewery with tours, tastings, and a beer garden — the main event for beer lovers
The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
Wine and craft beer on a scenic patio with vineyard views — relaxed afternoon vibes
Sly Fox Taphouse
Late nightCraft beer bar with 20+ taps, pub food, and big screens for games
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Hersheypark
Full amusement park with 15 roller coasters — grown men screaming on the Candymonium is part of the experience
Tröegs Brewery Tour
Behind-the-scenes tour of one of America's best craft breweries with generous tastings
Hershey Chocolate World
Free chocolate tour ride plus make-your-own-bar experience — surprisingly fun even for adults
Hollywood Casino at Penn National
Table games, slots, and sportsbook 20 minutes from Hershey — solid evening activity
Hershey Axe Throwing
Competitive axe throwing with BYOB — tournament format is perfect for groups
Getting There
Fly into Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) — it's a 20-minute drive to Hershey. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Premiere Transportation and Hershey Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.