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Flavor Graveyard at the Ben & Jerry's Waterbury FactoryA visit to the factory is a great activity for all ages, whether you have time to take the factory tour or only enough to stretch your legs, pick up a milkshake, and get back on the road. During the warmer months, enjoy our picnic and playground areas or simply pull up an Adirondack chair and take in a view of the Worcester Mountain range.  Cap off your visit with a walk through the Flavor Graveyard where you can pay your respects to our dearly de-pinted flavors.

  • We are located at 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road  Waterbury, VT 05676

    We’re open for visits every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. We recommend planning to spend anywhere from 1 hour and 15 minutes to 3 hours onsite during your visit, depending on how much euphoria you can handle! The factory tour takes 30 minutes, but make sure to save time for browsing our gift shop, grabbing a cone at the onsite Scoop Shop, visiting the Flavor Graveyard, and taking a photo or two. 

    Lost & found-call 802-882-2035 to inquire 

    RV & Coach parking located at the top of the hill once you enter the site – no overnight, please.

    Accessible parking at the top of the hill with drop off located at the end of the boardwalk that follows the outside of the building

    Picnic area and playground

    Restrooms

    Download Lay of The Land Map!

  • Tours leave at least every 30 minutes with last tour leaving 1 hour prior to closing time.

    2019

    October 21, 2019 thru December 31, 2019
    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    First tour leaves at 10:15 a.m.
    Last tour leaves at 5:00 p.m.

    Please note there will be no manufacturing November 26th-November 30th and December 20th-January 6th. Tours continue to run regardless of the manufacturing schedule.

    Holiday hours:
    December 24, 2019 - last tour leaves at 2:00 p.m. close at 3:00 p.m.

    Closed:
    Closed November 28, 2019 Thanksgiving Day
    Closed December 25, 2019 Christmas Day
    Closed January 1, 2020 New Year's Day

    2020

    January 2, 2020 thru May 16, 2020
    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    First tour leaves at 10:15 a.m.
    Last tour leaves at 5:00 p.m.

    May 17, 2020 thru June 28, 2020
    10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    First tour leaves at 10:15 a.m.
    Last tour leaves at 6:00 p.m.

    June 29, 2020 thru August 19, 2020
    9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    First tour leaves at 9:00 a.m.
    Last tour leaves at 8:00 p.m.

    August 20, 2020 thru October 25, 2020
    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    First tour leaves at 9:00 a.m.
    Last tour leaves at 6:00 p.m.

  • Our Annual Free Summer Outdoor Movie Festival!
    Movies start at dusk    . Bring a chair/blanket and your love of the great outdoors!

    July 5th
    Wreck It Ralph, Ralph Breaks the Internet - rated PG

    July 12th
    Spider-Man, Into The Spider-verse - rated PG

    July 19th
    How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World - rated PG

    July 26th
    Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) - rated PG

    August 2nd
    Grease (a sing-a-long version) - rated PG

    August 9th
    Mary Poppins Returns - rated PG

  • Tour info hotline: 866-BJ-TOURS (866-258-6877)
    Tours: 802-882-2047
    Scoop Shop & ice cream cake orders: 802-882-2034
    Gift Shop and Lost & Found: 802-882-2035

    Advanced reservations for 10+ groups please email us or call 802-882-2040
     

  • Waterbury is home to Green Mountain Coffee Café & Visitor Center, Cabot Farmer’s store, Cold Hollow Cider Mill and a host of restaurants to please all appetites. For more Waterbury information visit www.discoverwaterbury.com. 

    Other Resources:  

    Vermont Attractions Association

    Stowe Area Association

    Vermont Chamber of Commerce

    Visit Vermont

    Lake Champlain Regional Chamber

    Vermont Brewers

    Vermont Cheese Council

    Vermont Grape and Wine Council

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Tours

Inside the Ben & Jerry's Waterbury Factory Our 30-minute guided tour offers a glimpse into our company history, a peek into our manufacturing process, a Q&A session in our Flavoroom, and of course a sample of one of our euphoric flavors (regardless of whether or not we are manufacturing ice cream on the day of your visit!). Looking to take your visit to the next level? Check out our Flavor Fanatic Experience!

Tours are offered 7 days a week, 362 days a year and each have capacity for 40 people, first come first served. We’re open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Years Day. The last tour of the day departs one hour prior to closing.

 

  • Sold daily, in-person only, inside the lobby at the tour ticket desk on a first-come first-served basis

    $4/adult, $3/senior, 12 and younger free

    During summer, fall, and the holiday season, tours can sell out quickly, resulting in wait times of up to two hours. Please plan accordingly. You are welcome to come by and purchase tickets for a later tour time, head off to visit the area, and then return for your specific tour.

  • Tour capacity is 40 people.

    Tickets are sold daily in person only on first come first served basis.

    Cost $4/adult; $3/senior; 12 and younger free.

    Manufacturing schedule varies.

    Last tour leaves one hour prior to closing time.

    Tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.  Assisted listening device available.

  • Advanced reservations are accepted for groups of 10+.  To make a request please email us the name, date, time, and number of people in your group and we will respond to let you know if we can accommodate your request.

    Cost $4/adult; $3/senior; 12 and younger free. Driver and escort receive a free tour and cone.

    The tour fee for US student groups grades K-12 and non-profit 501c3 groups is $2.00 over age 12.

  • Hands-on, private ice cream-making fun with one of our Flavor Gurus, in our very own Flavor Lab! Get the full scoop here.

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Scoop Shop

Freshly Baked Waffle ConesAt our full service Scoop Shop, enjoy your favorite flavors in freshly baked waffle cones, legendary milkshakes and sundaes with all the toppings, including our mini-Vermonster and Vermonster sundaes. For special occasions, we have ready-to-go and custom made ice cream cakes available to order online or by calling 802-882-2034.

Gift Shop

Gift Shop ItemsWhile you’re here, be sure to swing into our gift shop for all things Ben & Jerry’s. T-shirts, bowls, ice cream flavored lip balms, stickers, hats and of course, our famous pint locks that will protect your pint from poachers!  We source the best possible products the most responsible way, so you can feel good about anything you buy.   Want to bring ice cream home for your pals?  We also have pint certificates that won’t melt in your bag! For phone orders, please call 802-882-2035.

CLICK HERE FOR ITEMS AND ORDERING DETAILS

FAQs

  • Yes, everywhere except the glassed-in mezzanine. You tour guide will remind you when photos and video are not allowed.

  • Yes, a sample of the day is included in the factory tour. Additional taste test-sized samples are offered in the scoop shop upon request to help you decide which flavor you would like to enjoy. 

  • 30 minutes.

  • No. Purchasing a ticket for a specific time saves you a spot on that tour. We ask that you please arrive in the tour lobby a few minutes before the start of the tour. 

  • Sorry, no. We only accept reservations for groups of 10 or more. 

  • No, tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis daily.  You can, however, purchase tickets earlier in the day for a tour time that is later in the same day, which will allow you to leave for an extended period of time and return for your specified tour time. 

  • Yes, from our glassed-in mezzanine.

  • Nope, but you may visit it any time at your leisure. It is located up the hill, behind the plant, to the far left of the playground. It’s a bit of a walk, but worth it! 

  • No. It is room temperature. 

  • Yes. You can use the elevator.

  • Not much. The tour route takes you upstairs to the Cow Over the Moon Theater, the glassed-in mezzanine then downstairs to the Flavo-Room.  

  • Sure can!

  • The tour remains the same, except you will not see any product or employees on the manufacturing floor.  Your tour guide will narrate a video that explains the ice cream making process. 

  • You sure do!

  • Please advise your scooper or tour guide and they will accommodate as best we can.

  • Yes. We have an ice cream shop serving up cups, cones, milkshakes and sundaes as well as a gift shop where you can find all things Ben & Jerry's.

  • Not inside-with the exception of service animals. Leashed pets are allowed on the grounds.  Please do not leave your pet in your vehicle during the warmer months.

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