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Six spots that squeak

Six Lake Geneva Passport spots serve cheese curds for National Cheese Curd Day, and every one of them comes with an offer. Four are walkable downtown, two are worth the short drive.

In Wisconsin, National Cheese Curd Day counts as a holiday. Six spots on the Passport serve cheese, which means the curds come with an offer attached.

The downtown curd crawl

Topsy Turvy Brewery serves air-fried curds in cheddar, garlic, or jalapeño, plus a giant pretzel with beer cheese, all inside a century-old church. Passport offer: buy one, get one. 727 Geneva St.

Geneva Tap House puts curds on the Tiny Bites Board, with 50 taps to pour your own beer. Passport offer: 20% off food and drinks. 252 Broad St.

Magpie's Den & Pen makes Maggie's Garlic Cheese Curds, a real Wisconsin treat, served with ranch or marinara and best eaten by the river. Passport offer: 5% off your bill. 642 W. Main St.

Eight Maids sells fresh Wisconsin curds at the cheese counter, from a family of master cheesemakers, with a free parking lot. Passport offer: 10% off. 723 Williams St.

The route

All four are under a mile apart. Start at Eight Maids for curds to take home, walk down to Topsy Turvy, cross to Geneva Tap House (about a block), then finish riverside at Magpie's.

Worth the drive

Pearce's Farm Stand has fresh curds and beer cheese, plus pumpkins and cider donuts before the season ends on October 31. Passport offer: a free half-dozen donuts with a $50 purchase. W5740 N. Walworth Rd.

Niche Cafe & Wine Bar makes a three-cheese grilled cheese, with 40 wines on tap to go with it. Passport offer: buy one, get one. 715 Hunt Club Ct, Geneva National.

Make it a curd crawl

One pass covers all six stops. Use code SAVE10 at lakegenevapassport.com for 10% off.

Hours and menus change, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.