HERSHEY, PA

Innoventure2007 will take place in the 32,000-square-foot Great American Hall of the HERSHEY Lodge in Hershey, Pa. This award-winning convention center boasts state-of-the-art meeting space and services, comfortable lodging and highly regarded dining options. A limited block of discounted rooms is available by calling 717-533-3311 and mentioning Innoventure.

HERSHEY Lodge is situated between U.S. 322, U.S. 422 and University Drive, across the street from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Plenty of free parking is available.

GOLF

Hershey boasts two PGA-hosting courses, both part of the Hershey Country Club. The par-71 East Course and par-73 West Course offer challenging play amidst scenic beauty. For more information, call 717-533-2464 or visit Hershey Country Club

In addition, nearby courses include Wren Dale Golf Club, , Dauphin Highlands and Manada Golf Course.

DINING

Whether a relaxed atmosphere or a world-class formal setting, Hershey has broad dining choices. The Circular Dining Room at The Hotel Hershey provides elegant dining with signature chocolate desserts; The Bear’s Den offers a sports-themed atmosphere with large video wall; and Houlihan’s, located on Chocolate Avenue, features contemporary dining in a relaxed setting.

For dinner and entertainment, consider The Hotel Hershey’s Iberian Lounge which features live music every Friday and Saturday night or Fenicci’s of Hershey, which hosts jazz musicians often on Friday nights.

The vibrant nightlife of nearby city Harrisburg is only minutes away, with the popular Restaurant Row featuring more than 15 dining choices.

AND MORE

The Outlets at Hershey offers 60 brand-name Outlet stores including Coach, Zales, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. The Spa at The Hotel Hershey features peaceful spa treatments and salon services with unique touches of chocolate. Hersheypark, a 110-acre theme park that features 10 roller coasters, opens on May 4, with its official season grand opening on Saturday, May 5. Hershey’s Chocolate World offers a chocolate-making tour plus a store featuring unique Hershey’s products. ZooAmerica is home to more than 200 North American animals, viewed in their natural habitats. In addition, cultural activities include the colors of spring coming alive at Hershey Gardens; ; the story of Milton S. Hershey, founder of Hershey Chocolate, at Hershey Museum; a large collection of vintage automobiles at the AACA Museum.; and an educational look at the Commonwealth at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Hershey is also home to the Milton Hershey School, a residential school for disadvantaged children from ages 4 to 18. Learn about the philanthropy of Milton Hershey by visiting the school’s Founders Hall.