| Name | Hilmar Cheese Visitor Center Tour |
| Brief Description | See the "Big Cheese" - employees package 640 lb. blocks! |
| Type | Activity |
| Category | California Factory Tour |
| Description | Tour, Taste, Shop and Eat at one of the world's largest cheese creameries. Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center features a MOOvie and fun, interactive exhibits where you can dress like a cheese maker. It is the only place in the world to see employees package the "big cheese" a 640 lb. block of cheese. Complimentary cheese tasting and fresh squeakers (cheese curds). The cafe feeatures grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese chowder soup, cream cheese brownies and cheese pie. A beautiful gift shop, espresso and ice cream counter means there is something for everyone. The on-site park has picnic area, a walk-through waterfall and the largest dairy mural in the world. Check the website for fun activities. Ice cream making (and eating!) tours also available. Centrally located, just 4 miles from Highway 99 near Turlock, Ca. |
| Address | 9001 N. Lander Ave |
| CSZ | Hilmar |
| Phone 1 | (800) 577-5772 |
| Email | tours@hilmarcheese.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | 45 minutes to 90 minutes |
| Hours | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 am to 2 pm Saturdays, closed major holidays |
| Website | www.hilmar.com/tours/ |
| Last Updated | 8/28/2023 |
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