Waterbury
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour
Established in 1978 by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Long Island, the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory has become famous for its innovative ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors made from fresh Vermont milk and cream. Tour the ice cream factory, sample the unique flavors, and visit the gift shop for gifts to take home.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Visit New England’s largest producer of Apple Cider at Cold Hollow Cider Mill, a Vermont legend since 1974. Tours will enjoy watching cider making and free samples of the sweet elixir and other Vermont specialty foods. Also on site are great shopping, quality crafts and gifts, and education on the cider industry.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Visitor Center
Located in Waterbury Station, a still operating Amtrack train station restored to its circa 1875 glory. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Visitor Center tells the story of how coffee is grown, harvested, processed and roasted. Groups can sample coffees from around the world, including Fair Trade Certified and Organic coffees, and see unique gifts and crafts from coffee-growing communities.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
