Cheese? No, to Eat: Visit Tillamook, OR
Ah, the beauties and wonders of Oregon, the beach, Portland, and of course, cheese! Well, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but I do like cheese and Tillamook Cheddar is really tasty! If you want to see a commercial cheese factory in operation, this is a great destination. They have a thorough self-guided tour complete with maps and kiosks that will let you explore at your own pace. I know that I’m often the one who wants to spend forever reading placards and the guide is three rooms beyond me. This way, my friends can speed along and I’ll be able to meet up with them in the Farmhouse Cafe, or atthe Fudge or Ice Cream counter. Where they can sample to their heart’s content.
The cost is free, for the tour at least. As with most locations, there is a gift shop where, if you feel too rich, you can trade your cash for cow trinkets, cheese for your loved ones back home, or samples of their other products or accompaniments for your cheese.
The Tillamook site also lists some other ideas of places to visit nearby if you want to extend your time in cheese country. For a complete tour and more, check out http://www.tillamookcheese.com/VisitorsCenter/