Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard - Private Tour with Owner


1 to 90 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

The Mill offers Complimentary, Self-Guided tours daily. For people who want a more detailed experience this is the tour for you! The tour is hosted by the Mill's owner, Bill Michaels, you will hear the family history of the Mill and how this small business has developed into one of Cooperstown, NY's most popular tourism attractions. Learn about how the Mill harnesses the power of water to operate its 1889 water-hydraulic cider press. Go behind the scenes to areas not open to the public to see how the Mill creates its many flavors. As a retailer Bill will share his knowledge and experience on how his family has turned this once closed mill into a profitable agribusiness.

Inclusions

  • One per group: Fly Creek Cider Mill Cookbook signed by the author (also your guide)
  • One per Group: $50 Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Gift Card
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Four Flights of Fly Creek Hard Ciders, Fly Creek Apple Wines, Local Beers and Fly Creek Spirits are included in the Mill's Tasting Room after the tour.

What to expect

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, 288 Goose St, Fly Creek, Otsego, NY 13337

Travel behind the scenes on this personal tour with owner Bill Michaels. Learn the water-power history of the Mill along with the changes over time. Visit areas not open to the public and learn how the Mill creates its many flavors.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Cheryl_B
July 2023

This was a great tour. So many neat pieces of information and little known facts. You can tell the owner really enjoys this and it shows in his tour of the Mill. Highly recommended

790chelsies
June 2023

This tour is a must-do activity when visiting Fly Creek Cider Mill! Bill was a fantastic tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his business. The facilities were very clean and organized. Each employee that we encountered was friendly and mentioned to us how much they love...

AychEssP
August 2022

Wonderful Tour with the owner This place has great history and there is much more to it than we imagined. Mr Michaels gave us a great tour and we got to see how the water runs the turbine and all the old leather straps drive the press. Who knew there so many apple varieties. Lots to do, very frie...

beachboy007
July 2022

Our tour with the owner was fascinating, he took us through the complete process of cider pressing along with a tasting of their homemade fudge,cookies and pies. We ended in the tasting beverage room were a flight of some very tasty cider inspired spirits were available. A must try is their cider...

James H
October 2020

We always have a good time touring this place. This year with Covid, no samples like usual, but still a great place to visit for various food items and of course apples and cider

Dawn S
October 2022

Bill was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed the history behind the cider mill & everything behind it. The tasting room was great. The staff was great as was the food. We will definitely come back.

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