Comet, Hershey

Name: Comet
Address: The Hollow, Hershey, 17033, United States
Telephone: (800) 437-7439

#10 among attractions in Hershey

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride, Theme park

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Comet is a wooden roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Hollow section of Hersheypark, next to Skyrush. Built in 1946 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the coaster features a double out and back track layout. When built it was jointly owned by Hershey Park and PTC. The maximum speed is 50 miles per hour. ()

Length: 3360 ftHeight: 84 ftCoordinates: 40°17'14"N, 76°39'18"W

Address

The HollowHersheyHershey 17033 United States

Contact

(800) 437-7439

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Day trips

Comet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hersheypark, Giant Center, Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, Hershey Country Club.

0.4 miW
Vast chocolate-themed amusement park
Hersheypark, Hershey
10 min walk • Hersheypark is a family theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles west of Philadelphia. The park was founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It is wholly and privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Giant Center, Hershey
19 min walk • The Giant Center is a premier entertainment and sports arena nestled in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. This versatile facility, which opened its doors in 2002, has since become a hub for a wide array of events, ranging from ice hockey games...
~1350 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, Hershey
7 min walk • The Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, a thrilling attraction located in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, promises an adrenaline-pumping experience for visitors of all ages. This daring roller coaster, named after the temperature scale, heats up the excitement with its steep drops...
1.4 miNE
Outdoor activities, Golf
Hershey Country Club, Hershey
35 min walk • Hershey Country Club is a country club located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which was founded in 1930 by Milton S. Hershey. The golf course in the club hosted the PGA Championship in 1940, which Byron Nelson defeated Sam Snead on the par 3 12th hole in a playoff and won and the Hershey Open from 1933 to 1941.
~570 ftE
High-speed rollercoaster in Hersheypark
Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey
3 min walk • The Great Bear Roller Coaster is an exhilarating attraction located in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This steel roller coaster, known for its distinctive roar and smooth ride, has been thrilling visitors since its debut in 1998.
~970 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Storm Runner, Hershey
5 min walk • Storm Runner is a launched roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Manufactured by Intamin and situated in the Pioneer Frontier section of the park, the Accelerator Coaster opened to the public on May 8, 2004.
~1490 ftW
Theme park, Museum
Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey
8 min walk • Hershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Open year-round, Hershey's Chocolate World offers marketplace shops and restaurants, specializing in Hershey's chocolate products.
~1420 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
7 min walk • Hersheypark Stadium is a stadium located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of Hersheypark. It opened on May 18, 1939. It is used as a sporting facility, concert venue and location for various other large functions.
~1910 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wildcat, Hershey
10 min walk • Wildcat is a wooden roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was the first roller coaster produced by Great Coasters International, and it opened to the public on May 26, 1996, as the anchor attraction of the Midway America section of the park.
0.4 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lightning Racer, Hershey
11 min walk • Lighting Racer is a wooden dueling roller coaster located at Hersheypark. It is located in the Midway America section of the park.
0.7 miN
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Hershey Gardens, Hershey
19 min walk • Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre botanical garden and arboretum located at 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They are set atop a hill overlooking Hersheypark. It was built as a gift from chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey for his community and to honor his wife, Catherine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Comet?

Nearby attractions include Coal Cracker, Hershey (3 min walk), SooperDooperLooper, Hershey (3 min walk), Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey (3 min walk), The Hershey Story, Hershey (4 min walk).