Nothing says fall in Michigan like a trip to grab doughnuts and cider — you may even catch stunning fall colors on the way.

From metro Detroit to Kalamazoo to the Flint area and beyond, there are plenty of local cider mills to patronize this season. Many offer family-friendly activities and a chance to pick your own pumpkins or seasonal produce.

Some Michigan cider mills are already open, harvesting their apples and making the refreshing drink, and selling a variety of sweet baked goods. Other businesses still await their fall launch or are open now, but will begin making and selling cider come within the next few weeks.

The seasonal tradition dates back centuries and represents a cornerstone of local agriculture, with Michigan business owners carrying on family legacies of 19th cen

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