Did you know that the largest cheese manufacturer in the United States resides right here in California?
That’s right! Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar, California.
You might not recognize the name because they don’t have their own brand in stores. However, they manufacturer cheese for all the major brands and ship all throughout the world!
At this unique stop, you can learn about the process of making cheese, watch demonstrations and even peer into the factory floor to witness a 640-pound crate of cheese!
And don’t forget, you can visit the in-house restaurant after the tour to indulge in a peanut butter and jelly grilled cheese sandwich, among many other “cheesy” options.