When you’re in Wisconsin, you’re never far from some delicious cheese. In the biggest cities and the smallest towns, you’ll find stores selling wonderful local varieties, including bags of squeaky cheese curds that kids of all ages enjoy devouring. One regal cheese store stands above all the others – it’s more than a cheese shop, it’s an icon, and it’s enormous. Here’s why we believe Mars Cheese Castle is the best as well as the biggest cheese store in Wisconsin.

If you’ve driven between Milwaukee and Chicago, you’ve probably passed Mars Cheese Castle. It’s located in Kenosha, right next to the highway and it has a towering, 80-foot sign that’s like a beacon for cheese lovers.
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The castle has a long history. Mario Ventura, Sr. started the business back in 1947 – it was named Mars because the name Mario comes from the Roman god Mars. Mario’s mother once owned a castle in Italy, so that inspired the second half of the name.
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Nothing would stop the success of this store. After a fire destroyed the original building in 1957, the owners rebuilt. In 2001, when Interstate 94 was expanded, the store's location was moved to accommodate the project, and the new store was twice as large.
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The store is incredible. It has huge coolers loaded with more than 700 varieties of cheese – everything from 10-year cheddar to habanero jack.
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The castle sells more than great cheese. It has a big wine selection, as well as a taproom serving up a great variety of drafts and bottled beer.
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If you have a sweet tooth, the store has you covered too – there’s an awesome bakery, and there’s a restaurant serving savory items like Usinger’s Wisconsin bratwurst sandwiches and deli-style corned beef sandwiches.
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Want more? Step inside the biggest cheese store in Wisconsin with YouTuber Sevgi Ceto’s Vlog USA and see all the yummy goodness the store has to offer. 

Mars Cheese Castle is open daily, and if you can’t make it to Kenosha, it also has an online store. Learn more on the Mars Cheese Castle website.

The castle is just the start of the fun you can have in Kenosha – the city happens to be the perfect day trip destination. And while you’re in town, be sure to check out some more unique attractions in Kenosha. 

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Melanie J. | November 19, 2023

Are there more places to shop for cheese in Wisconsin?

The short answer is yes! These are some of the best places to shop for cheese in Wisconsin:

 

Discover more by visiting our website featuring some great places to shop for cheese in Wisconsin.

What are some unique places to shop in Wisconsin?

From European villages to charming general stores, these are the best places to shop in Wisconsin.

 

Visit our website to discover more unique places to shop in Wisconsin. 

Aside from Mars Cheese Castle, what are some more unique attractions in Wisconsin?

If you’re searching for unique attractions in Wisconsin, then we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the one-of-a-kind attractions that we like the best:

  • The Dancing Horses Theatre, Delavan
  • McMillan Marsh State Wildlife Area, Marshfield
  • Apostle Islands Sea Caves, Bayfield
  • Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals, Milwaukee
  • Mill Bluff State Park, Camp Douglas
  • Trempealeau Mountain: Perrot State Park, Trempealeau
  • Big Manitou Falls, Superior
  • Menominee Park, Oshkosh
  • High Cliff State Park, Sherwood
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

 

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Mars Cheese Castle, 2800 W Frontage Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144, USA