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Cheese Factory ToursWisconsin Cheese Tutorial 101: Artisan cheese is producedprimarily by hand in small batches with great attention to thecheesemaker’s art. Farmstead cheese is made using milk fromthe farmer’s own herd. Wisconsin is the only state to offer anadvanced Master Cheesemaker certification. Wisconsin leadsthe U.S. in cheese production. Ergo, if you leave Wisconsinwithout trying cheese or touring a cheese factory, you have noone to blame but yourself.Northwest1. CADOTTYellowstone Cheese24105 Cty Hwy MM715/289-3800www.yellowstonecheese.comMore than 30 varieties of cheese aremade fresh at their factory/store. All themilk used to make their cheeses comesfrom 70 holstein cows on the farm rightnext to the factory. Observation window,retail outlet.2. COMSTOCKComstock Creamery1858 US Hwy 63715/822-2437www.blasersusa.comMonterey jack, cheddar, muenster, andspecialty-flavored natural cheeses madewith mushrooms, cranberries, sweetbasil and apples. Retail outlet, observationwindow. In operation since 1948.3. SOMERSETBass Lake Cheese Factory598 Valley View Trl715/247-5586www.blcheese.comAward-winning, all natural, handmadespecialty cheeses made from cow,sheep, and goat milk. Many varieties.Self-guided tours, observation window,picnic area, cheesemaking video, anddairy antiques. Groups by reservation.4. WILSONCady Cheese Factory, Inc126 State Highway 128715/772-4218www.cadycheese.comAn award winning Colby plant, in businesssince 1908. Manufacturers of longhorncolby, cheddar, monterey jack,gold’n jack, hot pepper jack, veg’y jackand many more natural flavoredcheeses. Observation window.The factories listed offer eithertours, observation windows, orvideo presentations that detailthe cheesemaking process. Theyall have retail outlets so you cantake some home as a souvenir.2364 11315162717 1814 519712 9 102681121 2528 23242220Northeast5. DE PEREScray Cheese Shoppe2082 Old Martin Rd920/347-0303www.scraycheese.comThe factory produces gouda and cheddarwhile the shoppe offers cheesesmade from around the world and manycomplimenting products. Viewing windowfor cheese making is available.6. OCONTO FALLSSpringside Cheese Corp7989 Arndt Rd920/829-6395www.springsidecheese.comCheddar, colby, monterey jack, farmers,specialty and low sodium cheeses; morethan 25 varieties. Three observation windows.East Central7. APPLETONSimon’s Specialty Cheese2735 Freedom Rd800/444-0374, 920/788-6311www.simonscheese.comCheese curds, cheddars, mozzarella,colby and specialty cheeses, more than100 varieties in all. No tours - “Cheesemaking”video and mini-museum in ourstore. Bus tours are welcome.8. BEECHWOODBeechwood Cheese Co.N1598W Cty Road A877/224-3373, 920/994-9306www.beechwoodcheese.comAn old-fashioned cheese factorycreating more than 30 natural specialtyflavors. Daily sampling tray, cheesecurds, observation window. Cheesemaking done mornings only. Enjoywatching, then sampling several differentflavors cheddar or jalapeno curdsfresh from the vat the first Saturday ofeach month starting at 9am.9. KIELHenning’s Cheese, Inc20201 Point Creek Rd920/894-3032www.henningscheese.comCome visit our 4th generation familycheese factory. We’ve been makingcheese since 1914 and offer cheesesamples, wine, ice cream, souvenirs andmore. Watch cheese being madeMonday - Friday from 7am-11am.10. MANITOWOCPine River Dairy10115 English Lake Rd920/758-2233www.pineriverdairy.comMore than 250 varieties of cheese availablein our retail store. View the buttermaking process through our observationwindow.11. SHEBOYGAN FALLSGibbsville Cheese Co, IncW2663 County Road OO920/564-3242www.gibbsvillecheese.comCheddar, colby, monterey jack, swiss,brick, fresh curds, low-fat cheese andmuch more. Observation window.Central12. BERLINWillow Creek CheeseW1965 State Road 21920/361-5256www.unionstarcheese.comMuensters, cheddars, colby varietiesplus string cheese and cheese curds.Call for tour information, please callahead for groups over 6.13. CURTISSNasonville DairyN14505 Sandhill Ave715/223-3338www.nasonvilledairy.comManufacturer of a variety of jackcheeses, cheddar styles and fresh cheddarcurds. Observation window.14. FREMONTUnion Star Cheese Factory7742 County Road II920/836-2804www.unionstarcheese.comMuensters, cheddars, colby varietiesplus string cheese and cheese curds.Tours Mon-Sat 8-10am; please callahead for groups over 6.15. GRANTONLynn Dairy IncW1929 US Highway 10715/238-7129www.lynndairy.comCheddars, colby, marble, monterey jack,farmers, mozzarella, feta. Observationwindow.WISCONSIN MILK MARKETING BOARDcontinued...ROBB FISCHERFind more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 3