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Inside Mars Cheese Castle, a massive roadside attraction in Wisconsin filled with free samples, cheese, and beer

Keith LangstonAug 20, 2023, 19:51 IST

The Mars Cheese Castle is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Keith Langston

Mars Cheese Castle is a giant roadside attraction that looks like a medieval castle.
It sells all kinds of Wisconsin cheeses, as well as other locally made treats.

While traveling in Wisconsin with friends, some locals told us to check out the state's famous Mars Cheese Castle. We initially didn't plan on going, but after seeing the giant sign next to the highway, we decided to stop in.

I later learned that it has been in business since 1947 and is popular with locals and tourists alike. The original owners were named Mario and Martha. Apparently, because both their names started with "Mar," when people would visit the shop, they'd say, "I'm going to stop by the Mars."

Here's what it was like to visit the unique roadside attraction.

The building actually looks like a giant castle, making it an impressive sight from the highway.

Mars Cheese Castle building was quite impressive.Keith Langston

It's filled with hundreds of different types of cheeses, all made in Wisconsin.

The cheese at Mars Cheese Castle is made locally in Wisconsin.Keith Langston

I came across some other local products, like beers and sweets

Danish kringles are evidently popular in Wisconsin.Keith Langston

One of the best parts about visiting was filling up on all the free samples.

I got to try a lot of cheese at the castle.Keith Langston

The most unique thing we sampled was chocolate cheese.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the chocolate cheese.Keith Langston

You can also order fresh cheese curds and grab a beer at the bar.

We ordered some fried cheese curds.Keith Langston

The Mars Cheese Castle is a great roadside attraction.

You can fill up on food and use the restroom at the Cheese Castle.Keith Langston

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