B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill in Old Mystic, Connecticut, is a fall classic with serious history, it’s been pressing apples into cider since 1881 and is the oldest steam-powered cider mill in the U.S. Visiting in autumn means catching the mill in action, watching the cider being made, and breathing in that warm, spiced apple aroma.

Their cider donuts are a must-try (and worth the line), and you can stock up on fresh cider, hard cider, or apple-inspired treats to take home. With its charming, rustic setting and family-friendly atmosphere, B.F. Clyde’s is the kind of stop that feels like peak New England fall.

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