There’s A Cheese Castle Hiding In Wisconsin And It’s As Amazing As It Sounds

Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a large cheese shop and tourist attraction known for its vast selection of cheeses and other snacks.

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.

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.

The Cheese Department has hundreds of varieties of cheese.

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.

Not sure which kind of cheese you'll like best? Try a sample!

There are plenty of samples to choose from.

If you're still hungry after tasting a bunch of cheese samples, you can grab a snack or some lunch in the Pergola.

Menu offerings include tasty sandwiches and butter burgers.

This cheese store is also famous for its Bloody Marys.

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.

You'll find some old favorites, and some new brands, too.

What pairs best with cheese? Some people say wine...

Mars Cheese Castle has an entire room devoted to housing their large selection of wines.

...others say beer.

They've got quite a beer selection, too!

Before you leave, you'll want to stop by the gift shop for a cheesy souvenir.

Cheese head, anyone?

Visit Mars Cheese Castle seven days a week from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Have you recently visited Mars Cheese Castle? Tell us what you bought!

If you're looking for more hidden treasures in Wisconsin, check out this remote restaurant.

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