About this Location

Facility Overview

The Family Dentistry Parking Lot at 1350 E Chocolate Ave provides direct, dedicated vehicle access for patients and authorized visitors in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Situated along one of the primary commercial arteries of \'Chocolatetown, USA\' (US-422 / East Chocolate Avenue), this facility is designed as a level, open-air surface parking lot. Because it is completely open-sky without overhead beams, height barriers, or low ceilings, it comfortably accommodates a wide spectrum of personal motor vehicles, including standard commuter sedans, compact crossovers, large four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, full-size passenger vans, and tall SUVs equipped with roof cargo containers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along the vibrant East Chocolate Avenue corridor, the lot offers close proximity to several neighborhood amenities, medical practices, and classic Hershey destinations:

Hersheypark & Hershey\'s Chocolate World: Located approximately 2.5 miles northwest (a short 6 to 8-minute drive), serving as world-renowned entertainment centers.
Tanger Outlets Hershey: Just a 5-minute drive (approx. 2 miles away), offering premier brand-name shopping and dining.
The Hershey Story Museum & Downtown Hershey: Situated roughly 1.8 miles west along Chocolate Avenue, featuring heritage exhibits, dining spots, and local retail boutiques.
Hershey Gardens & The Hotel Hershey: Located within a 7 to 9-minute drive north, offering expansive botanical displays and historic luxury accommodations.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Situated about 3 miles southwest, providing regional medical and emergency care.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot features straightforward street-level ingress and egress directly from East Chocolate Avenue (US Route 422), providing a gentle turn with clear lines of sight in both directions. US-422 connects smoothly to PA-39, PA-743, and nearby Interstate 83 and Interstate 81 corridors, making regional travel to and from Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Lebanon exceptionally convenient. For public transportation, Capital Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes along East Chocolate Avenue, linking visitors and commuters to neighboring communities and transit centers throughout Dauphin and Lebanon counties.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Paved, open-air surface lot with marked vehicular parking stalls.
Zero vertical clearance restrictions, making it suitable for high-clearance vehicles and commercial vans.
Dedicated designated Accessible (ADA) parking spaces located immediately adjacent to the building entrance.
Even paved surface allowing easy mobility for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers.
Exterior commercial safety lighting providing visibility during early morning and late afternoon appointments.
Complementary on-site parking for scheduled dental patients and active practice visitors.

Ideal For

Patients and families arriving for scheduled dental cleanings, appointments, and consultations.
Accompanying drivers and caregivers needing quick, hassle-free parking and ground-level facility access.
Delivery couriers and medical supply professionals conducting routine business stops.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When approaching 1350 East Chocolate Avenue, monitor traffic speeds along US-422 and engage your turn indicator early, as traffic along this primary corridor can build during peak weekday morning and evening rush hours. During summer tourist seasons, traffic volume increases noticeably due to visitors heading toward Hersheypark attractions. Parking stalls are strictly reserved for patients and patrons of the facility during business hours; unauthorized long-term or event parking is not permitted.