Few things say fall in Michigan like a warm cinnamon donut, a cold cup of fresh-pressed cider, and some hovering bees. Metro Detroit is lucky to have dozens of cider mills within an easy drive, from historic water-powered mills in Rochester Hills to full family farms out in Armada.

To make planning easier, I grouped this list by area: Oakland County, the Northville and Plymouth corridor, Macomb County, and a few mills worth the extra drive. Each listing includes the address, website and hours as posted for the 2026 season.

Hours often shrink in November, and some mills close by Thanksgiving, so check the mill’s website before you head out.

Oakland County Cider Mills

Yates Cider Mill (Rochester Hills)

Michigan’s oldest working water-powered mill has been in operation since 1863. Grab cider and donuts, then walk the Yates River Walk along the Clinton River. Pony rides and a petting zoo run on weekends, weather permitting.

• Address: 1950 E. Avon Rd., Rochester Hills
• Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Their second location at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Website: yatescidermill.com

Rochester Cider Mill (Oakland Township)

The Barkham family has run this mill since 1981 and presses unpasteurized cider, plus specialty blends with cherries, pears and cranberries. Kids love the giant straw pyramid and the petting farm, and the activities are free.

• Address: 5125 N. Rochester Rd., Rochester
• Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through December 31. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cash or check only (ATMs on site).
• Website: rochestercidermill.com

Goodison Cider Mill (Oakland Township)

A small red and white mill next to Baldwin Elementary, best known for its Pistachio Nut Bread. Customers come from miles away every fall just for a loaf.

• Address: 4295 Orion Rd., Rochester
• Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September and October; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in November until Thanksgiving Eve. Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in December, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
• Website: goodisoncidermill.com

Franklin Cider Mill (Bloomfield Hills)

Operating since 1837, Franklin lets you watch cider being pressed and donuts being made. Feed the ducks by the river, see the original water wheel, and catch live jazz on weekends.

• Address: 7450 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills
• Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, 8 a.m. to noon. Season ends Sunday, November 29.
• Website: franklincidermill.com

Diehl’s Orchard & Cider Mill (Holly)

A family operation for 70 years. Admission is free for the corn maze, hay maze, playground and orchard walks, and dogs are welcome on the grounds. Hayrides run on weekends through October 18. No u-pick apples.

• Address: 1479 Ranch Rd., Holly
• Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 31; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., November 1 to 22.
• Website: diehlsorchard.com

Long Family Orchard & Farm (Commerce Township)

The Long family has farmed this land since 1876, which makes 2026 their 150th year. The cider mill needs no ticket; the weekend Fun Farm adds a corn maze, jumping pillows, a petting farm and hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Note: the farm is cashless.

• Address: 1540 E. Commerce Rd., Commerce Township
• Hours: Cider mill daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Fridays from 7 a.m.) through Thanksgiving Eve. Fun Farm Fridays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., through November 1.
• Website: longsorchard.com

Northville, Plymouth and South Lyon

Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill (Northville)

A Northville tradition for more than 150 years, known for classic cider, cinnamon donuts and caramel apples. The Northville Winery and Brewery sits on the same property if the adults want something stronger.

• Address: 714 Baseline Rd., Northville
• Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Website: northvillecider.com

Three Cedars Farm (Northville)

Free parking and admission make this an easy pick for families. Expect a seven-acre corn maze, hayrides, train rides, a petting farm and a Country Store full of fall decor. The farm reopens for Country Christmas after Thanksgiving.

• Address: 7897 Six Mile Rd., Northville
• Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Halloween weekend hours vary, and the farm closes most of November except for a bonus weekend.
• Website: threecedarsfarm.org

Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill (Plymouth)

A woman-owned family business since 1977 with an organic orchard. Watch cider pressing, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals and catch live music. The Red Shed Market on Ann Arbor Road is a quick stop for cider and pies.

• Address: 10685 Warren Rd., Plymouth
• Hours: Cider mill daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., through November 8. Red Shed Market (10260 Ann Arbor Rd.) daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through November 25.
• Website: plymouthorchards.com

Blake’s Lyon Township (South Lyon)

The former Erwin Orchards, now run by Blake’s. Come for cider and donuts, u-pick, Funland’s 25-plus activities, wagon rides through the orchard and Blake’s Hard Cider on tap.

• Address: 61475 Silver Lake Rd., South Lyon
• Hours: Farm store and bakery Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. U-pick daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Website: blakefarms.com/blakes-south-lyon

Macomb County Cider Mills

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill (Armada)

Voted the best cider mill in Metro Detroit, Blake’s has been farming since 1946. The original mill has an open-air apple press, u-pick, Funland’s 25-plus activities and the Blake’s Tasting Room for hard cider and a full menu. Parking is free; Funland charges admission.

• Address: 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada
• Hours: Cider mill market and bakery Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. U-pick weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Website: blakefarms.com/orchard-cider-mill

Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill (Romeo)

Family owned and operated since 1939, with a quiet, old-farm feel and antique tractors on display. Admission is free. U-pick apples and raspberries are offered on weekends, and moonlight hayrides are available.

• Address: 2961 W. 32 Mile Rd., Romeo (between Mound and Dequindre)
• Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Website: stonycreekorchard.com

Westview Orchards & Winery (Washington Township)

Established in 1813 and still run by the same family, Westview pairs a farm market and bakery with u-pick, pumpkins and an outdoor winery porch on weekends.

• Address: 65075 Van Dyke, Washington Township
• Hours: Farm market daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. U-pick and farm fun daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winery porch Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., weather permitting.
• Website: westvieworchards.com

Hy’s Cider Mill (Romeo)

A no-frills, cider-first mill the Goldstein family opened in 1973 on a farm they have worked since the 1930s. Expect wagon rides to u-pick apples, donuts and caramel apples at the picnic tables.

• Address: 6350 37 Mile Rd., Romeo
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday only, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (u-pick until 5 p.m.), through November 1.
• Website: hyscidermill.com

Worth the Drive

Spicer Orchards (Fenton)

Run by the Spicer family for generations, with u-pick apples and raspberries, a corn maze, a bakery known for fudge and caramel apples, and an on-site winery. Weekends are busy through October, so come early or on a weekday.

• Address: 10411 Clyde Rd., Fenton
• Hours: Farm market daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Winery daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last u-pick wagon goes out at 5:30 p.m.
• Website: spicerorchards.com

Dexter Cider Mill (Dexter)

Michigan’s oldest continuously operating cider mill is celebrating 140 years on the Huron River. Cider is still wood-pressed on an oak rack press, and this season the mill added its own hard cider. The drive along Huron River Drive is half the fun.

• Address: 3685 Central St., Dexter
• Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash or check only (ATM on site).
• Website: dextercidermill.com

Wiard’s Orchards & Country Fair (Ypsilanti)

Michigan’s oldest continually family-owned orchard, established in 1837. The Country Store sells cider, donuts and pies; the ticketed Country Fair adds u-pick apples and pumpkins, a corn maze and a petting farm.

• Address: 5565 Merritt Rd., Ypsilanti
• Hours: Country Store Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Country Fair Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Mondays. November hours vary.
• Website: wiards.com

Tips for Your Cider Mill Trip

• Check payment before you go. Rochester Cider Mill and Dexter Cider Mill take cash or check only, while Long Family Orchard is completely cashless. Most others take cards.
• Go on a weekday if you can. October weekends draw long lines at the popular mills. Early mornings are the next best option.
• Watch the calendar. Several mills wind down in early November. Plymouth’s cider mill closes November 8, Franklin closes November 29, and Hy’s is done after November 1. Rochester Cider Mill stays open through New Year’s Eve.
• Leave the dog at home unless you’ve checked. Diehl’s and Blake’s Lyon Township welcome leashed dogs, but Blake’s Armada, Spicer’s and Three Cedars do not allow pets.
• Confirm hours the day of. Weather and late-season changes happen, so a quick look at the mill’s website or Facebook page saves a wasted drive.

Enjoy the Season

Whether your family tradition is Yates on a Saturday morning or a quiet weekday stop at Hy’s, these mills are a big part of what makes fall in Metro Detroit special.

If you’re out exploring Rochester, Northville, Armada or anywhere in between this fall and wondering what it would take to live there, I’m happy to help you figure that out. Reach out anytime.

Marc Edelstein | NMLS# 533706 | Powered by Ross Mortgage Corporation | thatmortgagebanker.com

Sources

Hours and details were taken from each mill’s official website as of October 14, 2026: Yates, Rochester Cider Mill, Goodison, Franklin, Diehl’s, Long Family Orchard, Parmenter’s, Three Cedars, Plymouth Orchards, Blake’s Lyon Township, Blake’s Armada, Stony Creek, Westview, Hy’s, Spicer, Dexter, Wiard’s.