The quick verdict
Hershey’s Chocolate World is the rare Vegas attraction that is free to enter and delivers exactly what it promises: an absurd, glorious sugar overload in the middle of New York-New York. The giant s’mores and piled-high milkshakes are the headliners, the candy cocktail menu gives adults a reason to stay, and the world’s-largest-candy section is one of the best cheap souvenir hunts on the Strip. Verdict: worth the stop, especially with kids or as a breather between casinos. It is free to enter, it delivers exactly what it promises, and you can be in and out in twenty minutes.
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Watch: the full video review
That is the full walkthrough from my visit: the giant desserts up close, the candy cocktails, and the inside of the two-story store. Everything below is the written version with prices and tips.
Where it is and what it is
Hershey’s Chocolate World sits inside the New York-New York Hotel & Casino at 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Strip. It is a two-story flagship store dedicated entirely to Hershey products, and entry is free, no tickets, no timed entry, no catch.
The store carries 800-plus Hershey treats, but the Vegas location is really three things in one: a dessert counter doing made-to-order milkshakes, giant s’mores, and baked goods; a bar serving candy cocktails; and a retail floor with the giant novelty candy and personalization stations.
Hours as of September 2026: 9 AM to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 9 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday. It stays open late, which makes it a solid after-dinner stop.
The giant desserts
The dessert counter is the reason to come. The headliners:
Giant s’mores. Thick, rich, famously messy, in flavors like Cookies and Cream and KitKat. These are shareable portions, thick enough that splitting one is the smart play for your stomach and your wallet. Grab napkins and water.
Signature milkshakes. Made on the lower level and piled high, including the Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake and the giant Double Chocolate S’more shake. Over-the-top is the whole point.
The bakery case. Brownies, big cookies, cookie sandwiches, and chocolate-covered strawberries that reviewers call the best they have had. One peanut butter cookie has a whole Reese’s cup baked into the center. The Hershey Cookies & Cream Cookie gets a white chocolate drizzle on top.
Price reality check: this is not cheap sugar. One visitor reported paying around $11 for a single scoop of chocolate ice cream in a bowl, and families routinely say the big desserts top $20. Pick one large item and split it, and the cost stays manageable.
The bakery case runs from oversized cookies and chocolate-dipped strawberries to the piled-high s’mores and milkshakes. Pick one large item and split it: the portions are built for sharing, and the price stings a lot less that way.
The candy cocktails
The Las Vegas location serves cocktails alongside the desserts, which is what turns this from a kid stop into an adult detour. Visitor reviews single out the Apple Jolly-Tini as a standout.
Hershey’s seasonal menus have included drinks like a Jolly Rancher apple martini and salted caramel spiked ciders, and the Vegas store keeps its own rotating cocktail lineup built around the candy flavors.
Seasonal menus are the norm here, so treat the cocktail board as a rotating special, not a permanent fixture. When in doubt, the milkshakes are the house specialty and the hardest thing to get wrong.
The store itself: giant candy and the chocolate Statue of Liberty
Upstairs, the retail floor is a museum of novelty. The world’s-largest candy section includes a 5-pound Hershey bar ($49.95), a 2-pound World’s Largest KitKat ($19.95), a 1-pound World’s Largest Hershey’s Kiss ($19.95), and a giant Jolly Rancher in five flavors ($19.95). Prices verified from recent coverage, plus tax.
There is also a chocolate Statue of Liberty made from more than 800 pounds of Hershey’s chocolate, walls of Hershey’s Kisses to pick from, and stations where you can personalize your own Hershey bar wrapper. The personalization is the move if you want a souvenir that is not just another fridge magnet.
Who it is for
Families: The obvious audience. Free entry, interactive, late hours, and the kids will talk about the giant s’more for days.
Dessert people: If you have a sweet tooth, the bakery case and milkshakes are genuinely good, not just a novelty. The chocolate-covered strawberries have a real following.
Adults on a bar crawl detour: The candy cocktails make this a legitimate stop on a south-Strip night out. Sweet drinks are not for everyone, but the Jolly-Tini crowd swears by it.
Souvenir hunters: The world’s-largest candy wall is one of the best gift buys on the Strip, and the personalized wrappers are unique.
Health-conscious visitors: Skip it. Gluten-free options at the bakery counter are thin, and nothing here is pretending otherwise.
Tips before you go
Split the big desserts. The giant s’mores and large milkshakes are built for two. Order one, share it, save the money and the regret.
Go late. The 1 AM weekend close makes this a great post-dinner or post-show stop when the south Strip crowds thin out.
Set a budget before the retail floor. The giant candy is tempting and priced for impulse. The $19.95 novelty items add up fast if you are buying for a group.
Check the seasonal menu. Hershey’s rotates seasonal milkshakes and treats (fall 2026 brought pumpkin spice latte milkshakes and seasonal sundaes at other locations), so ask what is limited-time when you visit.
It is inside the casino. New York-New York is the host, so you will walk through the casino to get there. Good for people-watching, bad if you are trying to avoid temptation.
FAQ
Where is Hershey’s Chocolate World in Las Vegas?
Inside the New York-New York Hotel & Casino at 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Strip. It is a two-story store, free to enter.
Is Hershey’s Chocolate World free?
Yes. Entry is free with no tickets or timed entry. You only pay for desserts, drinks, and retail items.
What are the hours?
As of September 2026: 9 AM to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 9 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday.
What are the best desserts?
The giant s’mores (Cookies and Cream and KitKat flavors) and the signature piled-high milkshakes are the headliners. The bakery case has brownies, big cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Do they serve alcohol?
Yes. The Las Vegas location serves candy cocktails, including drinks like the Apple Jolly-Tini, alongside the dessert menu.
How much does it cost?
Expect around $11 for a single scoop of ice cream and $20-plus for the big desserts. One large item split between two people keeps it reasonable. Novelty giant candy runs $19.95 to $49.95.
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