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Hilmar, California: Cheese Factory Visitor Center - See Cheese Made

The "world's largest single-site cheese and whey products manufacturing facility" has a visitor center with exhibits, free samples, and viewing windows.

Hilmar Cheese Company

Address:
9001 N. Lander Ave., Hilmar, CA
Directions:
Hwy 99 to Turlock, then turn south onto Lander Ave./Hwy 165 for four miles. Look for the Hilmar Cheese Co. Visitor Center on the right.
Hours:
Daily 7 am - 7 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
209-667-6076
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Hilmar Cheese Company.

Cheese Factory Visitor Center - See Cheese Made

In addition to a gift shop and small eatery, there is a 7-minute video that shows the cheesemaking process along with accompanying equipment. Additional displays are on the second floor of the visitor center.

[Clark W, 11/03/2023]

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Cheese Factory Visitor Center - See Cheese Made

It's a beautiful visitors center with gourmet gift shop, deli, cheese counter, and wonderful menu. You can sample many fresh cheeses made on site! The exhibits were fun as well.

[Sharean Oxley, 12/07/2010]

Hilmar Cheese Company is the "world's largest single-site cheese and whey products manufacturing facility" The visitor center features exhibits, free samples, and viewing windows.


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