Where Tradition Meets Taste
Just 22 miles south of Herkimer, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard isn’t just a stop—it’s a destination, drawing nearly 150,000 visitors each year for a taste of autumn in its purest form.
Founded in 1856 by Hosea Williams, the mill has been part of the region’s fabric for more than 165 years. In 1962, Barbara and Charlie Michaels—known today as the “modern-day founders”—purchased the property and brought it back to life, restoring the historic water-powered cider press and transforming the site into one of upstate New York’s most beloved agritourism attractions.
Carrying the Vision Forward
Today, owner Bill Michaels carries on his parents’ vision with a dedicated team of managers and more than 18 staff members, welcoming guests for the mill’s signature offerings—apples, cider, cheese, and fudge—plus the ever-popular Farm Winery selections.
Fall is the season that truly defines Fly Creek, when visitors can watch fresh cider being made on the original water-powered, water-hydraulic press installed in 1889. The sight, sound, and aroma of apples being pressed have become an annual pilgrimage for families who return year after year.
Fall Energy at the Mill
Every corner of the property is brimming with fall energy—families sipping cider and sampling cheese, friends browsing shelves of local treats, couples snapping photos by the pond, and kids racing rubber ducks, testing their skills in the new maze games, or laughing as they spin on the whirling turbine twister.
Inside the mill and marketplace, shelves overflow with Fly Creek Cider Mill products, and the sweet scent of fresh fudge mingles with the warm aroma of molasses cookies—more than 35,000 of which are sold each year.
More Than Just Cider
Beyond the mill’s four core products, guests can explore an incredible selection of specialty foods and gifts, enjoy wine and cider tastings, or take home artisan cheeses and freshly baked pies.
For owner Bill Michaels, the best part of the season is simple: “Seeing our customers return to watch cider being made.”It’s a tradition that connects generations.
Honoring History, Embracing the Future
The mill stays closely connected to the community, serving as the go-to source for fresh, additive-free sweet cider, and hosting seasonal experiences that blend history, flavor, and family fun.
With new play areas for kids and a commitment to enhancing the guest experience every year, Fly Creek continues to evolve while honoring its storied past.
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is the kind of place where history is alive in every pour of cider, where the air smells like fresh apples and warm cookies, and where every visit feels like coming home to a tradition worth keeping.
Visit Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
Address: 288 Goose Street, Fly Creek, NY 13337
Phone: (607) 547-9692
Hours: Open daily 9 am–6 pm. Season ends December 21 and reopens Mother’s Day weekend 2026.
