This place was absolutely amazing. You’ll learn about cheese making in southern Wisconsin, in the early 20th century, from the community that used to do it. A member of the community donated his families factory, and other local volunteers run the place. It is not the fanciest place, or most high tech, but it delivers on Midwestern charm and leaves you happy the whole time you are there!
Pay the $5 for the tour, spend an hour, learn a little, and have fun.
I give this two stars because the field is nice and it looks like the movie set. Those points are the only positive. They basically “force” you to “donate” on your way in. They stand there and force $20 and ask for $40! “For $40 you get a post card and about 8 cents worth of corn.” Is there selling point.
The barn does not sell souvenirs, but a small new brand with some random sports related clothing. They do not accept cash either.
The bathrooms were the filthiest port-a-potties that I’ve ever seen. There was feces on the walls and floor. My “$20 donation to keep the dream alive” should really go to providing some better facilities for the bathroom.
There was a snack bar selling food, but we did not walk over there. We spent about 15 minutes total here. After being harassed for $40 on our way in, seriously she asked us to up our donation about 3 times, we were no longer in the mood to even enjoy the place.
I would only suggest going to this place if the movie holds a special place in your heart, as you would probably pay $100 if you had to. If you are like us, you had seen the movie and it’s 30 minutes out of your way, it is not worth it.