See cheese being made and enjoy free samples! The best grilled cheese, famous cheese chowder soup, cheese pie (better than cheesecake), cream cheese brownies, and brown cow milk shake. Free self-guided and guided tours, fun activities, café, espresso, ice cream, gift shop and picnic area. Fun, hands-on exhibits. Watch employees package the “big cheese,” a 640 lb. crate of cheese! Easy to find just 4 miles off Hwy 99 in Turlock.

Open Mon.-Sat. 7 am-7 pm; Sunday 7 am-5 pm.

East 4 miles off Hwy 99 in Turlock. 9001 N. Lander Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324. 209-656-1196. http://www.hilmarcheese.com