Great museum, peaceful and quiet. However, we've been there a few times, and on 2 occasions, we we're followed around by a staff member. Other families weren't followed, but we've noticed the trend. Saturdays are great, right outside is the Kenosha harbor market. Great family time!

Absolutely loved our visit to the museum. The exhibits were fabulous and our kids didn’t want to leave! Definitely would recommended!

It's a wonderful free educational museum

Always such a great place to visit. Beautiful museum in a gorgeous setting, enjoy the views of the lake.

Such a precious place for both adults and kids. Spent 4 hours easily. So realistic exhibits and feel like you walk into the village and life of Native Indians. 2nd floor has unique curiosity collections and realistic animal exhibits. There was also art exhibits going on on the 2nd floor when we visited. 2nd floor also has some miniature carved art works. Little gift shop has interesting global collections. Loved the curiosity play area/classroom set up. Materials are arranged in cabinets that can be used to make stories or plays. Haven’t seen such set up anywhere else before. Fully enjoyed the visit.

This free 2 storey museum will take you on a journey from the big bang to modern times. Plenty of reading material along with reconstructed exhibits from the timeline of earth's entire existence. The bottom floor has a gift shop and a huge kids playroom.

Well maintained public museum. No parking fees or entry fees just a little donation would do (again not mandatory). Clean and nice . Felt good that small kids and families are having a informative outing along with fun 😊

We really enjoyed our visit here! It’s free/donation based and really welcoming staff. The skeletons they have are so great to see, signs are well written. The basement with the lab and kids activity area was great as well. My son could have stayed and played all day!

We've been to the Dinosaur Discovery Museum twice now, and my 5 and 3 year olds love it! The interactive play spaces are great for their age. It takes you through all of the steps a paleontologist would take on a dig. You have the big dinosaur fossils to look at and little spaces to touch them. Downstairs is more open, imaginative play area, coloring, Books, and you can look in on what the staff are currently working on! $3 suggested donation is a very reasonable cost.

Very small free museum with one main gallery and a discovery room downstairs with puzzles and places for kids to play. If you need to get out of your house with a small child in the middle of winter and looking for a place to burn an hour, it is worth a visit. The building has clean bathrooms and the staff are friendly.

The exhibit is amazing! My daughter was fascinated by the presentation! There is a working paleontology lab there as well. The staff was helpful and very pleasant!

Impressive one-room museum! I was worried by some reviews it would be small. Well.. it’s small but packed!! Our toddler LOVED it and it was just the right size and time amount for him! Donations accepted instead of tickets, but surprisingly a lot here to enjoy, when the Chicago Field Museum seems like a lot, and this was focused primarily on just dinosaurs!(Which is what drew us the most!) We enjoyed walking through the large room a few times taking our time, then enjoying the front entrance area where there are some kid-friendly activities - costumers/puzzles/ hands-on exhibits. Downstairs (basement) there is an official dinosaur lab and an open toy/play area! Also a dig box for fossils! Very pleasantly surprised coming from about an hour away-drive. Our little Dino-lover LOVED it!

This museum is AWESOME! First, when you pull on to the brick road you're immediately transported to a different world! There was ample free parking on a Thursday afternoon. The building itself used to be a beautiful post office, converted to a beautiful museum. I love the architecture! When you go inside, you will see an interactive area, specifically designed for children. There is the grand room filled with molds and bones of dinosaurs! There were many informational signs - I learned a lot! The museum itself is tiny, but they truly maximize the space! I love that they have a scavenger hunt available! When you walk downstairs, there is a Dinosaur themed play area, with a window to showcase one of their current projects! We saw the skull of a triceratops, which appeared to be worked on! We loved reading a book and playing with Dinosaur themed toys before heading to the Public Museum just down the road! We explored the entire museum in about 1 hour - perfect for a 3 year old adventurer! We will return again soon!

Very fun and quick visit, perfect for littles and FREE!

Excellent museum with a focus on the roll of the upper Midwestern states. Plenty of artifacts, many assigned to specific Midwestern soldiers and their stories. Cool life-size dioramas with mannequins dressed in period clothing. Will take no less than two hours to get through it all. Definitely get a map at the front desk or you will get lost. The ten-minute film, narrated by Bill Curtis, is excellent except for the fact that it’s presented in-the-round, which requires you to be constantly turning around to see what’s happening. It would be a much better experience if it was presented on a wide screen with seats, theater style. Very difficult to watch for those of us with limited mobility and a crick in our neck. That said, go visit this museum.

A mesmorizing experience. Full of endless information, wonderful visual effects. Spent four hours but didn't finish & left with a firm understanding & joy that I'll be back to finish; be it one or two more times. The best $10 I laid out.

A great place to learn about history. The displays are very interesting and well put together and the Docents are very knowledgeable and friendly and encourage questions. It’s very pretty around Christmas time as well.

Free parking great hours friendly welcome staff lots to see and learn, avg adult $9.00 both floors and video included , there is a gift shop but no food or drinks that I know of allowed in certain areas

History helps you to understand present & future better.! Instant thought to get into the museum turned out to be a best decision of the day.! 360° theatre was nice experience in Lower level 1. There is lot to read great stuffs. You will enjoy if you’re interested in history + current affairs.! Entry Ticket price is $9/adult. Kids free. My 3 yo lil one enjoyed kids history room on upper level 1. Lot fun stuffs to see & feel mid 19th century life. Miniature home of Abe Lincoln was catchy to us. Got some good stuffs in gift shop. Spent around 1 hour in Civil War Museum first floor & 30 minutes at kids history room second floor. Perks: nice overview of calm Lake Michigan 😍

Amazing experience, it was much bigger than I expected and had tons of information and artifacts to see. Took about 3 hours if you plan on reading a lot of the information. Free for children 15 and under and 9 dollars for adults. They have a good sized gift shop full of books and souvenirs. Finally the staff were very kind and helpful. I will be coming back in the future.

One of the best museums We've ever visited! The format is really well thought out and the exhibits are beautifully curated. I love the mix of historic artifacts and storytelling from strategically placed mannequins.

I don't enough words to explain how awesome this place is. An incredible variety of not only cheeses but so many other things: candy, shirts, snacks, condiments, goofy stuff, cards and stickers, beer and alcohol, fresh bakery items. In addition, they have a bar area and a little restaurant. I got the "classic "grilled cheese, which had actual cheddar cheese in it, not American, and when I did the cheese pull, it was about 2 feet long, which was cool. It came with fries that were perfect and I ordered a side of bacon, which was thick and crispy, just how I like it. You can have your picture taken with a cow, a mouse and on a throne! Fun place, even if you don't like cheese!

A fun stop, but I wish they would have all of the local products labeled. Many of the things they have (like the jams and the jellies and crackers) are from other areas of the country. I’m from a town where we produce a lot of local products, and so the stores label them. Even the grocery stores! Because I really want to shop local. It’s Clear the beer was local, But I would’ve loved all of the local cheeses to have been labeled as such. And if they had other local products, just put a big sign up that says “local” because I really want to support local farmers etc. All that said, this is a lot of fun (As you can see from the photos). They also had a pretty amazing wine selection, and they had some local beverages as well, and again, it would’ve been great if they had a big sign up that said “buy local!” They had a mix-and-match for the local beer. Which I love! So we brought home a mixed six pack. We also brought home some of the cheese that they had offered for tasting, which seemed very local. And I love that they have the cheese to taste as well. Restrooms were clean. My husband had a Reuben and he said the pastrami was good, but they didn’t have it on the correct bread. A Reuben should be on rye bread. They had an alternative.

Mars Cheese Castle was founded in October 1947 by Mario Ventura Sr. and Martha Ventura in a renovated old school building in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The name "Mars" comes from Mario's first name (Mario ≈ Mars) and Ventura's mother's Italian concept of a castle, so "Cheese Castle" also implies both "castle" and "cheese kingdom." Initially a small cheese shop, it expanded and relocated (the original shop was rebuilt after a fire in 1957). It wasn't until 2011, during the reconstruction along Interstate 94, that the current, more castle-like location was built. It has become an iconic roadside attraction and symbol of Wisconsin cheese culture. 💫 The atmosphere: The exterior resembles a small castle, and the large sign is easily visible from the highway. Upon entering, the aroma of cheese, bread, and sausage is breathtaking, instantly making you feel like you've arrived in "cheese lover's paradise." 🧀 Must-see Highlights: • Over 700 cheese varieties! In every flavor and shape, you'll be constantly thinking, "I want to try that too!" "That looks so special!" • Restaurant + Bar Area: Sit down with a Wisconsin beer and a Reuben sandwich or cheese bread – it feels like a little luxury during your trip. • Gift Area: Perfect for giving family and friends some "only-in-Wisconsin" souvenirs. 📸 Photo Tip: The castle exterior + the cheese display area + the bar stools – this three-way combination is a must! Remember to choose a sunny day; the reflections off the cheese display windows are beautiful. ⚠️ Weekends can be crowded, so leaving early might be easier. While cheese lovers will love it, if your group isn't a cheese fan, you can order hot food or drinks from the restaurant so everyone can find something they like. Remember to bring cooler or freezer bags when buying cheese, especially if it's summer or a long drive.

We went to the Cheese Castle on our way to where we were going for a business trip. There are so many types of cheese and beef sticks for sale inside of the store, you could spend hours in there finding new different kinds. There are also a lot of cool decorations inside of the place, and the gift shop is nice too

Impromptu stop while in Wisconsin. I’ve been coming here for years. My favorite place for cheese. Such a huge variety. I always try something different. That’s what’s to cool about Mars. They always have different samples of cheese to try. Or if not already available, they will give you a slice of cheese you are wanting to taste. Yummy 😋 😋 Today’s purchase was Smoked Mozzarella, Bellavitano Cheese, Sartori Sharp Cheddar, Havarti, and the all time famous WI String Cheese 🧀. Such a cool spot. It also has a deli and a bar- restaurant. A nice selection of specialty beers and sodas too. A must check out right off interstate 🛣️.

Holy Cheese! The cheese castle was so cool to experience, definitely a dangerous place for any fellow cheese lovers out there! Pretty much any cheese you want, they got it! Walk around and you’ll find all the fixings for a perfect charcuterie set up! The little cafe they have there was pretty good! The sandwiches and meats were fantastic! But Just a heads up that the warm potato salad is very sweeeet! I noticed a lot of people got it to try it and weren’t a fan. All in all the experience was wonderful, staff was great, and there’s so much to see over at the cheese castle!

Such a quirky place! Funny, tacky, full of different sorts of wine & local beer, food items from crackers and jams to pasta and cheese of course. Merch and apparel as well. We were just disappointed that there wasn't a single type of cheese with nuts. Huge parking lot. Convenient location near the WI-IL border.

I wanted to go see the lighthouse but it was closed until May so he took a tour. Having lived here all my life and being a history buff I still learned a lot here! My daughters were even impressed; everybody knows the cool history of Nash and AMC.. put so much more came out of this little town! I mean I did know about the typewriter and the QWERTY keyboard but no idea about Simmons mattresses. And a few other things go there yourself and find out

visited a few weeks ago to kill some time before my next stop in the area. nice place to walk around. organized exhibits, many interactive. they have a penny presser machine so bring your change!! volunteer tim (sorry, that might be the wrong name) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. he offered additional material to help expand my knowledge of the area and provided information on guided walking tours- even going so far as to print details out for me! appreciated the kindness & unexpected stellar service from staff. for a free museum i have 0 complaints.

This is one of the best local history museums I have ever been to. The curator is an amazing person that makes you want to get into all of the exhibits. It’s a great layout and the rotating sections make you want to go back more and more.

Great museum to visit, nice old historic stuff, great people working there. Some of the exhibitions have barcode to be able to watch instantly. I really enjoyed the place.

This is a very nice little museum. I never knew that existed until we stumbled into it. I was there with two of my sons and we all love museums, so this find was a little treasure ready to be discovered. Since I am a photographer, I always take a lot of photos and this place was no exception. Enjoy the pictures.

Amazing place to learn about the history of Kenosha from the 1850s through the late 20th century. It's small but we spent over an hour inside and planning on going back again to see and learn about things that we missed or skipped over. Very nice gift shop. Went in the afternoon on a Tuesday, no wait and only a few other people there.

We were in the area for the lighthouse and stumbled onto the Center. What a find! Great artifacts and stories from the area, and even a few locally produced cars and engines on display from AMC and Nash. The wall of nostalgic toys was a memory trip. Highly recommend a visit!

Once again I found another great spot to eat after a car show. My favorite thing about this place is that the servers bring the food to your car and hook it to your window like the old days. The food was delicious, the server was very nice and their homemade root beer was great.

Quick service taking our order. Burgers came shortly. They and the spicy green beans were very good. Waitress was very personable. Place would be excellent to visit on a summer evening when the car cruising is happening. Watch out if you're using Google maps to locate it as it gives confusing directions.

The Spot has great food and is a fun place to stop in sit in your car if you like and eat.The double cheeseburgers were a big hit today!!! Very tasty and delicious 😋 Lot's of item's to choose from including large ice cream menu.The food is fresh and tasty 😋 We highly recommend!!

We stooped in late one night after work. This place was definitely a cool experience. No inside seating, walk up window or the will come to your car and hand a tray on your window. They dont take cards and there is a creepy closet with an ATM inside. Staff was very friendly and told us all about the menu. The good: homemade root beer and orange soda was absolutely 💯 delicious. We also had shakes for dessert which was on point! The bad[ish[, the burgers and fries are really nothing to write home about sadly. They are greasy ive had to much to drink burgers. If I was out partying all night this burger would be an awesome end to the night. Overall I would give it a 6 outta 10 because of the vibe and the root beer.

A Kenosha Drive-In Gem: The Spot Shines Bright! If you're craving a true slice of retro Americana with top-notch eats and unbeatable service, look no further than The Spot Drive-In in Kenosha. Tucked away in the heart of town, this classic spot delivers everything a drive-in should—and then some—leaving us utterly hooked after our latest visit. We rolled up hungry for the basics: juicy cheeseburgers and crispy fries. Let me tell you, those burgers are a revelation—grilled to perfection with melty cheese that oozes just right, fresh toppings that pop with flavor, and a bun that's toasted to golden glory. No soggy disappointments here; every bite is a symphony of savory bliss. The fries? Golden, hot, and seasoned like they've got a secret family recipe—crunchy on the outside, fluffy within, and impossible to stop munching. But the real magic happened when our carhop, a total rockstar named (okay, I didn't catch her name, but she deserves a raise), caught wind of our cherry soda dreams. Apparently, they weren't on the menu that day, but she sweet-talked the kitchen crew into whipping up a couple anyway. Fresh, fizzy, and bursting with that tart-sweet cherry kick—straight out of a '50s soda fountain fantasy. It's that kind of personal touch that turns a meal into a memory. And honestly? How folks still flock to that other burger drive-in across town is beyond me. Bland patties, limp fries, and zero charm—it's like comparing a Polaroid to a pixelated screensaver. The Spot isn't just better; it's in a league of its own, blending nostalgia with flawless execution every time. Roll in soon, tip your carhop generously, and thank me later. Five stars, no question—Kenosha's crown jewel! 🌟🍔

How can you beat a car hop experience? Great tasting burgers. Friendly, fast service. The Spot is the place to pick up your next stop on the flavor train. Just check out my burger!

The food is always great. You just have to get past the meanest waitress lady ever who has been there for a million years yet never seen crack a smile. All other waitresses are awesome. The mean older lady is one of the rudest people I’ve encountered. If you have thick skin go for it and push through because the food is good.

Phenomenal food. People aren't kidding about trying the French onion soup, it is great. My boyfriend absolutely loved it. I think I would prefer if the cheese were gooey. I had the bisque soup and loved it. Main courses were the aji tuna poke bowl (special of the day) and a burger. We loved our meals. Dessert was meh (peanut butter cheesecake and carrot cake). Service was great. We reserved online, and when we got there our table was ready and we were seated promptly. The server was friendly, knowledgeable and checked on us every now and then. I would come back. We would skip dessert next time (although you don't need it after the meal... We were full, but we wanted to try the whole experience of the restaurant). The only downside to this restaurant is how SMALL it is. Definitely get a reservation, it gets busy. And be prepared to be seated a foot away from another table. Oh, and the drink was way better than I expected (apple pie mule); it was refreshing and not overly sweet.

Able to get a table for 2 w/o a reservation thankfully on a Saturday night. Service was attentive, waitress was amazing. Sweet & great recommendations. We went with the Grilled Octopus as a starter, main courses of hailbut & lamb Delicious. Great cocktails as well! first time, won't be the last ❤️

Our service was absolutely incredible! The waitress was such a sweetheart and all of the staff worked collaboratively to make sure plates were cleaned and glasses were filled without any prompting even on a busy Friday evening. Each dish was deeply satisfying and our entrees were well-flavored and tender. If they have the French Onion soup special it's worth getting!

Great atmosphere, service and food. Have the house made sangria (red)-very tasty. We enjoyed the Halibut and Chicken Alfredo, both were fabulous.

One word…. DELICIOUS!!! We went to Wine Knot with some friends of ours. My wife and I had been to Wine Knot a number of times. As a matter of fact it was where we had our first date. Our friend had never been there. We made reservations… highly recommended to do that. It was a Friday night and pretty crowded. We had a great table. The service was incredible. We had the BEST waitress ever! Very attentive, fast, and friendly. Our food was delicious. I believe we ordered way too much, but we didn’t care. Deviled Eggs and Spinach Artichoke Dip for appetizers. French Onion Soup and Wedge Salad for the second course. Our entrees were Grouper with tater tots (one of the specials), a Cheeseburger, and Pot Roast. Everything was perfect. We were way too full to eat any dessert. We highly recommend Wine Knot Bar and Bistro!

Our server James was so attentive and pleasant. The food was AMAZING!! Salmon was the best I've ever had. Brussel sprouts with feta was perfectly cooked. The cherry 75 was tasty as well.

I haven't been, but I live close by. I always admire the vine wall on my drives home. I took this beautiful picture driving by October 21st, 2024. I normally take evening pictures but this was around 2 PM. Enjoy the picture-perfect FREE background neighbors.

If you're considering The House of Gerhard based on its reputation as the "best" German restaurant in town, don't be fooled. It's only the best because it’s the only German restaurant here—and that’s not saying much. Five of us were severely disappointed. Multiple people ordered the Schnitzel, one of their so-called specialties. The breading was as hard as cement, and the meat was so dry and tough it was nearly impossible to cut, let alone chew. It’s clear that meat wasn’t freshly prepared, and if it was "fried in butter," it must’ve been during a previous lifetime because none of us could tell. One person ordered the White Fish - It was overcooked, flavorless, dry, and very disappointing. At $30 a plate, you’d expect quality, or at least food you can chew. Instead, we got overpriced, inedible meals. Drinks, thankfully, were great (props to the bartender 😉), but the service was just average. Bottom Line: Don’t believe the hype. If you're after a good meal, you’ll want to look elsewhere. The prices here are high, and the food quality is LOW. The only reason I gave this place 1 ⭐️, is because 0 isn’t an option.

Food was excellent. Had the cordon Bleu schnitzel. Service was great as well. She found us a great bottle of wine which matched what we were looking for. Prices are reasonable atmoshere is authentic. This was our 4th dinner there. Each time was equally a great experience. If your looking for authentic German cuisine, Gerhardts fits the bill!

Updated Review - 10/23/24: Every time I eat at House of Gerhard, I am amazed at how incredibly delicious everything is! Once again, I had the Wednesday Special… Split Pea Soup… and the Bavarian Pot Roast with red cabbage and spaetzle. The service was friendly, fast, and super helpful. Everything was perfect! I would highly recommend eating here! You will NOT be disappointed. ———- Original Review: One of my favorite places to eat in Kenosha. The service is always incredible. Super friendly, helpful, and fast. Our waitress was great! The food at House of Gerhard is delicious every single time I go there. There is no way you can complain about not getting enough food. The salads, the soups, bread…. everything is delicious! I had the Bavarian Pot Roast with red cabbage and mashed potatoes and gravy. The pot roast was so tender, I didn’t even need a knife to cut it. I love going to the House of Gerhard. I can’t wait to back again.

The scallops were large, perfectly cooked and the best I've ever had! Baked French onion soup was outstanding! Salmon was prepared as requested. Sides were pickled red beets (like my mom used to make) and spaetzel. Homemade rolls and paté, and muffins. We enjoyed our personalized service. Our server was fun and helpful. This will be our "go to place" for future celebrations! Fun German atmosphere!

Always have a wonderful experience here. It can be a bit loud because of the size of the room, but a nice atmosphere, good service, and delicious food.

The food is great. I really enjoyed the appetizers. I'd say don't go on a busy day but I don't know what day that would be for them. I booked a reservation for 5 on a Monday evening at 6p.m. and it was packed. I appreciated that they accomodated our extra guest.The seating is quite cramped the way the tables are shaped and placed. There was an extremely large group that came in so we waited a rather long time for our drinks. It was extremely loud and overstimulating. So, I do not recommend to those that are overwhelmed easily. Over all, we enjoyed our first experience as it was new. I can't say we would return unless to eat outside at their patio.

Vintage, nostalgic restaurant that specializes in the best of traditional German food. The staff is dressed "in character" and it's just an unexpectedly fun place! The owners are kind and engaging. We would definitely go back!

This was a mixed experience. We did Saturday night drinks and they were the best drinks between Chicago and Milwaukee so we decided to come back for brunch. They don't have any savory options for someone who only eats chicken/turkey, but can't really dock them for that. It'd be nice if they had a bigger variety of non-pork or egg dishes, but this isn't Milwaukee so it's understandable. Service was a bit slow even though the restaurant was slow, but that happens. Can't rush brunch. The drinks were great. We never got the beignets we ordered to share as an appetizer. Cocktails: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All their drinks are amazing and creative Brunch burger: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was really good. The flavors of the burger and bacon overpowered the aoili so I didn't really taste that, but fortunately the burger itself was good enough that it was fine. I'd go heavier on the aoili if you want people to taste it Hashbrowns: ⭐⭐ These were burnt and dry. No real flavor to them. Ceasar salad: ⭐⭐⭐ Dressing was good. A little mayonnaisey but it goes away quickly. Not too garlicky. The fried croutons are an interesting choice. I'm not sure what frying them brings to the table that baking doesn't, but it just made them really hard. My wife had to bury them under the lettuce for 5 minutes to soften so she could even spear one with a fork. The frying seems like a buzzword gimmick because it doesn't add any beneficial flavors

The Steak and crispy brussels were my favorite. They were crispy, sweet, and savory. The portion was perfect for 2 people. The hummus board was very good. I enjoyed the hummus and it too had a sweetness without being cloyingly sweet. I would have preferred kalamata to green olives. The portion was perfect for 2. The beehive salad was also very good. I preferred to add some hummus from the board instead of the dressing though.

My wife and I wanted a drink and talk. She had a blueberry martini and I had a tom Collins. Great drinks friendly staff. We came at shift change and couldn't pay immediately. We were in no hurry. Enjoyed our drink for 45 minutes or more. When we were going to leave i was surprised they didn't ask me to pay as I was sitting outside. When we payed he just smiled and said he had faith in the community and knew we would be responsible. Felt good in these times.

Went for dinner on a whim, this was honestly such an amazing surprise in how amazing it was. I have never had such tender melt in my mouth steak or such an amazing humus before. I would reckoned this restaurant to anyone and everyone looking for amazing food great drink and a fun atmosphere. I will be back 100/10.

I can't believe it took me this long to try Sazzy B. Absolutely AMAZING!! My wife and I tried this place for the first time and we were blown away! Tom N was our server, he was very kind and professional 10/10 service. My wife ordered the 3 Cheese Truffle Cavatappi with an egg on top and she loved every bite of it. I ordered the Smash Burger and I am not exaggerating when I say, it was one of the best burgers I have ever had. Cooked to perfection, with a crispy, caramelized exterior, yet the interior was still pink and packed with juicy flavor. The gruyere crisp is definitely a nice touch as well. Normally I don't mention sides, but the Truffle waffle fries were perfectly crispy and delicious! I'm telling you, this food is so good, there are zero chances of it becoming leftovers, 10/10 HIGHLY recommend.

One word. WOW! We hadn’t been to Sazzy B in a few years. It turns out that was a huge mistake. We need to go more often! The food and service were incredible. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He was a huge help picking out food and drinks. The food was delicious! We all liked everything we ordered. I loved my Moroccan Salmon and my wife loved her Italian Sausage Penne Pasta (I got to eat her leftovers for lunch the next day). We went with some friends and decided we need to go back to Sazzy B again soon. I highly recommend you go too!

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. It was a bit loud. We had two appetizers: the burrata cheese and the calamari. Those were good. The main courses were so so. We had gnocchi and the pork chop. The gnocchi was really gummy and the pork chop was dry. The service was good. Waitress was very attentive.

I don't enough words to explain how awesome this place is. An incredible variety of not only cheeses but so many other things: candy, shirts, snacks, condiments, goofy stuff, cards and stickers, beer and alcohol, fresh bakery items. In addition, they have a bar area and a little restaurant. I got the "classic "grilled cheese, which had actual cheddar cheese in it, not American, and when I did the cheese pull, it was about 2 feet long, which was cool. It came with fries that were perfect and I ordered a side of bacon, which was thick and crispy, just how I like it. You can have your picture taken with a cow, a mouse and on a throne! Fun place, even if you don't like cheese!

A fun stop, but I wish they would have all of the local products labeled. Many of the things they have (like the jams and the jellies and crackers) are from other areas of the country. I’m from a town where we produce a lot of local products, and so the stores label them. Even the grocery stores! Because I really want to shop local. It’s Clear the beer was local, But I would’ve loved all of the local cheeses to have been labeled as such. And if they had other local products, just put a big sign up that says “local” because I really want to support local farmers etc. All that said, this is a lot of fun (As you can see from the photos). They also had a pretty amazing wine selection, and they had some local beverages as well, and again, it would’ve been great if they had a big sign up that said “buy local!” They had a mix-and-match for the local beer. Which I love! So we brought home a mixed six pack. We also brought home some of the cheese that they had offered for tasting, which seemed very local. And I love that they have the cheese to taste as well. Restrooms were clean. My husband had a Reuben and he said the pastrami was good, but they didn’t have it on the correct bread. A Reuben should be on rye bread. They had an alternative.

Mars Cheese Castle was founded in October 1947 by Mario Ventura Sr. and Martha Ventura in a renovated old school building in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The name "Mars" comes from Mario's first name (Mario ≈ Mars) and Ventura's mother's Italian concept of a castle, so "Cheese Castle" also implies both "castle" and "cheese kingdom." Initially a small cheese shop, it expanded and relocated (the original shop was rebuilt after a fire in 1957). It wasn't until 2011, during the reconstruction along Interstate 94, that the current, more castle-like location was built. It has become an iconic roadside attraction and symbol of Wisconsin cheese culture. 💫 The atmosphere: The exterior resembles a small castle, and the large sign is easily visible from the highway. Upon entering, the aroma of cheese, bread, and sausage is breathtaking, instantly making you feel like you've arrived in "cheese lover's paradise." 🧀 Must-see Highlights: • Over 700 cheese varieties! In every flavor and shape, you'll be constantly thinking, "I want to try that too!" "That looks so special!" • Restaurant + Bar Area: Sit down with a Wisconsin beer and a Reuben sandwich or cheese bread – it feels like a little luxury during your trip. • Gift Area: Perfect for giving family and friends some "only-in-Wisconsin" souvenirs. 📸 Photo Tip: The castle exterior + the cheese display area + the bar stools – this three-way combination is a must! Remember to choose a sunny day; the reflections off the cheese display windows are beautiful. ⚠️ Weekends can be crowded, so leaving early might be easier. While cheese lovers will love it, if your group isn't a cheese fan, you can order hot food or drinks from the restaurant so everyone can find something they like. Remember to bring cooler or freezer bags when buying cheese, especially if it's summer or a long drive.

We went to the Cheese Castle on our way to where we were going for a business trip. There are so many types of cheese and beef sticks for sale inside of the store, you could spend hours in there finding new different kinds. There are also a lot of cool decorations inside of the place, and the gift shop is nice too

Impromptu stop while in Wisconsin. I’ve been coming here for years. My favorite place for cheese. Such a huge variety. I always try something different. That’s what’s to cool about Mars. They always have different samples of cheese to try. Or if not already available, they will give you a slice of cheese you are wanting to taste. Yummy 😋 😋 Today’s purchase was Smoked Mozzarella, Bellavitano Cheese, Sartori Sharp Cheddar, Havarti, and the all time famous WI String Cheese 🧀. Such a cool spot. It also has a deli and a bar- restaurant. A nice selection of specialty beers and sodas too. A must check out right off interstate 🛣️.

Holy Cheese! The cheese castle was so cool to experience, definitely a dangerous place for any fellow cheese lovers out there! Pretty much any cheese you want, they got it! Walk around and you’ll find all the fixings for a perfect charcuterie set up! The little cafe they have there was pretty good! The sandwiches and meats were fantastic! But Just a heads up that the warm potato salad is very sweeeet! I noticed a lot of people got it to try it and weren’t a fan. All in all the experience was wonderful, staff was great, and there’s so much to see over at the cheese castle!

Such a quirky place! Funny, tacky, full of different sorts of wine & local beer, food items from crackers and jams to pasta and cheese of course. Merch and apparel as well. We were just disappointed that there wasn't a single type of cheese with nuts. Huge parking lot. Convenient location near the WI-IL border.