Legend! Upstate New York Cider Mill Named #1 in USA!

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The Fly Creek Cider Mill is a very special place in a small community (population under 300) in northern Otsego County. Although it is only 10 minutes or so from the hustle and bustle of downtown Cooperstown, New York, arriving at this 150 year old mill is like walking down the footpaths of history to a quieter time in rural New York.

The cider mill, now a major family destination, has just been named the #1 Ciderie in America by USA Today newspaper! It beat out hundreds of nominees and came out on top. All of us in Upstate New York have always known it to be a magical place where we have taken our families to for over a half century. And now the whole country knows!

The Fly Creek Cider Mill is packed with homemade pies, jams, jellies, gourmet foods, and so much more. A placid pond with snowy white ducks floating by? Yes, and a little boardwalk from which the kids can feed the ducks! A Christmas store with thousands of unique holiday items? Yes. A water-powered 150 year old cider press still in action pressing delicious cider every day? Yes, and you can watch it work! An orchard to stroll through? Samples to try the goodies? Cute photo opportunities around every corner? Yes, yes, yes!

The cider mill is open all year long, but the absolute best time to visit is in the heart of a gorgeous Upstate New York autumn. The surroundings are stunning. Motorcoaches now come from as far away as Canada to see what the fuss is all about here. Come for the shopping. Stay for the cider donuts, cold glass of apple cider, and a big old slice of still warm apple pie. It is all fantastic here.

We are proud to call the Fly Creek Cider Mill, an Upstate New York tradition, the top of the tops, and the best of the best!

HOORAY! Small Upstate Cider Mill Named "Best in USA!"

Congratulations to the Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard (Otsego County) for being named America's #1 Ciderie by USA Today. Click here to see the list of all of the other top ten locations all across the United States. We, in Upstate New York, have known about this legendary cider mill for a couple of generations. Going there, particularly in the Fall, has been a tradition for more than a half century. The food, fun, tastings, duck pond, fresh pressed apple cider, amazing gift shop, and so much more acts as a magnet to those who have to GPS tiny Fly Creek, NY (population under 300) for a special visit to a very special place. Here is a look at the now-award-winning Fly Creek Cider Mill!

Fly Creek Cider Mill

288 Goose Street

Fly Creek, NY

Otsego County

Gallery Credit: Chuck DImperio

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