Ben & Jerry's - Waterbury Factory

The Ben & Jerry's Waterbury Factory operates as both a working ice cream production facility and a popular tourist destination, featuring guided tours that showcase the entire manufacturing process from ingredient mixing to final packaging.

Founded in 1978 by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in a renovated gas station, the company established this Waterbury facility in 1984 as their first major production plant, marking a significant expansion from their original Burlington location.

The factory embodies Ben & Jerry's commitment to social activism and environmental responsibility, promoting fair trade ingredients, sustainable practices, and community engagement through educational programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The facility operates daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering guided tours that include ice cream sampling, access to a visitor center with interactive exhibits, and an on-site retail shop with exclusive merchandise.

Visitors can witness the actual production of famous flavors like Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia while learning about the company's tradition of creating flavor graveyards for discontinued varieties at their nearby headquarters.

Location: Waterbury

Address: 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd Route 100, Waterbury, VT 05676, USA 05676 Waterbury

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +18023371201

Website: https://benjerry.com/waterbury

GPS coordinates: 44.35282,-72.74044

Latest update: July 18, 2025 07:22