Located in Waterbury, Vermont, the Ben & Jerry’s Factory offers a funky and immersive look into the iconic ice cream maker’s history and production.
Since 1985, The Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury has been producing its famous ice cream for all to see! A must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth or an interest in quirky history, a visit to the factory is an exciting and educational, family-friendly outing. Ever wondered how ice cream is made, or how Ben & Jerry’s dreams up such far-out flavors? At the factory, visitors can go behind the scenes to see how the delicious sweet treat is crafted and learn about the company’s roots. Guests can also sample the unique flavors that have helped make Ben & Jerry’s a household name.
The Factory Experience includes a 30 minute, guided tour where you’ll watch a brief introductory “MOO-vie” to learn more about the company’s history, followed by a trip to the production floor. Visitors can catch a glimpse of the action from a glassed-in mezzanine while guides explain how pints are crafted. Tours conclude with a sample of one of the day’s flavors!
For those craving a bigger helping, the on-site scoop shop offers a wide variety of ice cream flavors from Cherry Garcia to the Tonight Dough. Stop by the gift shop to grab some groovy gifts and branded merchandise. In additon to a variety of fun outdoor photo opps, the property also features a “Flavor Graveyard”, where retired ice cream flavors are commemorated with full-sized gravestones and zany inscriptions.
The Factory Experience is popular year-round, and tickets are strongly recommended in advance due to limited capacity. Tour tickets are typically $6. If you wish to see active manufacturing, be sure to check ahead, as production isn’t running during every tour.
Hours: Daily, 10AM – 6PM
Arriving via Amtrak? Take the train to the Waterbury-Stowe Station. Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!
From the station, pick up your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car for a 5 minute drive to the factory
