Tillamook Creamery Visitor Center

What You See

The free self-guided tour takes you up to the Viewing Gallery, which looks down on the cheese factory and the packaging line. There is a short how-it's-made film, a farm exhibit and a sample counter. For photos there is Flower the cow, the Floating Loaves sculpture and the Yum Bus, and six hidden Tillie mascots for children to find.

Two paid experiences go further, a guided cheesemaking tour and a hands-on ice cream session. Book them through the creamery's website, where the current prices are listed.

Food

The Dining Hall serves grilled cheese, fried cheese curds and pizza, with Pacific Northwest wine and beer and a covered patio. The ice cream counter has sorbet as well. Both are open 10am to 6pm daily. The fresh cheese curds are sold only here, at Portland airport and, in season, online.

Practical Details

There are two large car parks and an overflow lot for RVs, but no overnight RV parking. You will find 12 Tesla Superchargers and 4 other EV chargers. The building is wheelchair accessible, with hearing loops and sensory kits. Pets can stay on the outdoor seating; only service animals go inside.

Blue Heron Cheese and Wine Company, a cheese and wine shop with a petting farm, is just south of the creamery on Highway 101.