A fully operational old mill :O Tripadvisor rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
Mill with Cider Press Inside, General Store and Bakery. Photos by Nature Photographer Pam Hirst at PKH Photography. Writing by Freelance Content Writer and Travel Blogger Meghan Hirst at Meghan Hirst, Writer.
We actually did not know about this place when we visited Mystic. The shopkeeper at a popcorn shop called Pop on the Block in Olde Mistick Village told us we should go here. She talked a little about the history and said we had to try their famous apple cider donuts (our review of the donuts will be in our next post). We want to thank her because it was an interesting side trip!
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill opened in 1881. It is the last U.S. cider mill that is powered by steam :O As indicated above, the cider is made with a cider press. It functions as a historic museum, general store, and bakery (Yes, a museum where you can buy food and drinks that are still made the way they were in the 1800's. It is as cool as it sounds :D).
Important notes:
Like Sea View Snack Bar, this is a seasonal business. They are closed as of the time that this post was written. They will open again on September 1st, 2023. Check their website (Clydescidermill.Com) or Facebook page (Facebook.Com/clydescidermill) in the future to see the closing date.
Visitors are invited to view the cider press anytime it is running or not running :D They usually use it on Saturdays and Sundays at approximately 10 AM to 1 PM.
Be sure to steer clear of hornets during your visit (especially if you are allergic to their stings!). They were not swarming us when we were here, but there were a lot of them. They are attracted to the crates of apples sitting outside of the building.
It is most likely going to be very crowded during your visit because this is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The spaces in the main parking lot get filled on most days. See their website for additional parking directions.
We will go into more detail about the cider mill's products next!
Have you ever observed a cider press or another old-fashioned piece of machinery at work?
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