Wisconsin is well-known as the cheese capital of the country, and nowhere is that more evident than along Interstate 94, in Kenosha. To be honest, this cheese castle isn’t exactly hiding…but if you’ve never stumbled upon it, you’ll be stunned at this huge cheese shop.
Mars Cheese Castle is located at 2800 West Frontage Road in Kenosha.
Mars Cheese Castle/Google It’s an unexpected Wisconsin treasure that’s turned into a huge tourist attraction.
To fully experience the magic that is the Mars Cheese Castle, you absolutely must pose for a selfie on one of the throne chairs.
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The Cheese Department has hundreds of varieties of cheese.
management/Tripadvisor The number one selling cheese here? Cheese curds, of course!
The vast selection of cheese guarantees that you’ll find whatever cheesy item you’re looking for…and probably some things that you didn’t even know existed.
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Not sure which kind of cheese you’ll like best? Try a sample!
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There are plenty of samples to choose from.
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If you’re still hungry after tasting a bunch of cheese samples, you can grab a snack or some lunch in the Pergola.
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Menu offerings include tasty sandwiches and butter burgers.
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This cheese store is also famous for its Bloody Marys.
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Mars Cheese Castle has more than just cheese - you’ll find lots of other snack items and condiments here as well. You won’t believe the selection of hot sauces.
Raybans2013/Tripadvisor You’ll find some old favorites, and some new brands, too.
What pairs best with cheese? Some people say wine…
management/Tripadvisor Mars Cheese Castle has an entire room devoted to housing their large selection of wines.
…others say beer.
klaus724/Tripadvisor They’ve got quite a beer selection, too!
Before you leave, you’ll want to stop by the gift shop for a cheesy souvenir.
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Visit Mars Cheese Castle seven days a week from 9 AM to 7 PM.
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Have you recently visited Mars Cheese Castle? Tell us what you bought!
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It’s an unexpected Wisconsin treasure that’s turned into a huge tourist attraction.
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The number one selling cheese here? Cheese curds, of course!
Joshua Lang/Google
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You’ll find some old favorites, and some new brands, too.
Mars Cheese Castle has an entire room devoted to housing their large selection of wines.
klaus724/Tripadvisor
They’ve got quite a beer selection, too!
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Cheese head, anyone?
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