Cider Mill
Where Cider Mill is located
Head into Sturbridge, MA and you'll come across Cider Mill on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Massachusetts's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Set your GPS to Sturbridge, MA and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Worcester County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Sturbridge itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Cider Mill is a working apple orchard in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Cider Mill
Pick-your-own is available at Cider Mill during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Cider Mill tracks the rest of Massachusetts. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Cider Mill is located
Head into Sturbridge, MA and you'll come across Cider Mill on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Massachusetts's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Set your GPS to Sturbridge, MA and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Worcester County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Sturbridge itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cider Mill offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Cider Mill runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Cider Mill?+
Beyond picking, Cider Mill offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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