B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
Cider mill · Old Mystic · Connecticut
The last steam-powered cider mill in the United States has pressed apples in Old Mystic since 1881, its 19th-century belt-driven press still running each fall. The mill sells sweet and hard cider, cider doughnuts, and pumpkins from a National Historic Landmark barn.
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Plan your visit
Daily ~9am-6pm in season; steam-powered pressing Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun mornings; closing date varies year to year
Dates from the official announcement. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 24–October 28
Color builds from October 10 · mostly bare by November 16
Sampled at B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill’s own coordinates and elevation (28 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Connecticut, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Connecticut's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
Good color holds through about November 4, giving you roughly 25 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Connecticut overall, that is 4 days later.
It is roughly 40 mi out of Providence. Hartford is about 45 mi out.
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 1 – Dec 24. Daily ~9am-6pm in season; steam-powered pressing Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun mornings; closing date varies year to year. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 10 and is mostly bare by November 16.
- How do I get to B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill?
- B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is in Old Mystic. The closest city is Providence, about 40 mi away. It's part of Connecticut's fall lineup.
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