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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Waterbury
Traveler Description: Ice cream's most inventive and adventurous duo, Ben & Jerry no longer run the place, but the factory tour and the company retain the original... more »
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Attraction type: Factory tour
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Shopping
Address: Route 100 Waterbury, VT
Tel: 802-882-1240

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2 of 5 stars
TofuKat   11 contributions
Philadelphia,PA
Nov 7, 2009

We went to Ben & Jerry's when they were producing icecream. The tour itself was actually kind of boring and there really wasn't anything to see. We did get to try a sample at the end of the tour, but it was incredibly skimpy and by the time we got to that part I was so ready to move on.... more

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4 of 5 stars
smileapril   5 contributions
Montreal, Canada
Oct 14, 2009

Do not miss this. Very well organised mini-tour. sampled a new flavour.Such a colorful place. Loved the "graveyard". There's a play area for the kids. We met Jerry! That was exciting. Truly a fun place to visit. more

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2 of 5 stars
ski_hike   11 contributions
Reno
Oct 13, 2009

It is a 30 minute tour that begins with a movie about the history and philanthropy of the company. You see the production area through glass windows, then end the tour with a small sample of whatever flavor is being served that day. Not really worth the price, which I can't even remember. I think it is better just to... more

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3 of 5 stars
svsu0203   1 contribution
Dewitt, MI
Oct 8, 2009

Seeing the factory could have been cool, you have to make sure you go on a day that they are making ice cream! You have to see it once though! Just go on a day that they are making ice cream! more

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4 of 5 stars
Aceaceace   14 contributions
Ames
Sep 30, 2009

We just finished the Ben & Jerry'es Factory Tour, about 30 min total. it was very informative with a short movie about the history of the company, and explained their social objectives too. The guides are fun, and the sample at the end is also a nice touch. During the summer they have upwards of 2000 a day go through... more

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3 of 5 stars
mcmomny   57 contributions
Rochester, New York
Sep 24, 2009

We visited Ben and Jerry's in Vermont Labor Day weekend, we arrived on the Friday of the holiday weekend and had checked the web page to make sure they would be open and producing ice cream. The web page said yes but they would not be producing on Monday of the holiday, no problem. Very bright and cheery place, tons... more

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5 of 5 stars
JoeSchwartz   17 contributions
National ParkNJ
Aug 29, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Ben & Jerry's Ice cream tour a fun place in Waterbury Vermont. A great tour of one of the finest Ice Cream plants in the country. Some realy great Ice Cream with some great and different flavors. A great place to take kids and for Ice cream lovers. A short tour with samples that you will have to wait for.... more

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2 of 5 stars
dovl   10 contributions
Israel
Aug 27, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I am sure that if you are reading this, you too like Ben and Jerry ice cream. That is all there really is to like in the factory tour; that and the gift shop. The tour itself is boring and probably doesn't include much more information than can be obtained by contacting their PR directly. It starts out with a... more

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3 of 5 stars
Eddiecat   23 contributions
Preston, UK
Aug 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Although cheap, the tour was very short and did not tell you an awful lot. Only one free sample (although very nice). Don't go out of your way for this, but worth the visit if you are passing. more

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2 of 5 stars
Slojourner   10 contributions
Boneville, Georgia
Aug 7, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Have been a Ben & Jerry's ice cream fan for quite a number of years. We were in New England (from GA) and decided to visit OZ, see where the magic happened. Sorry now I looked behind the curtain. Its just not worth the time we took out of a vacation to see. more

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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Address

Route 100, Waterbury, VT
Tel: 802-882-1240