7 apple orchards, cider mills in Washtenaw County

The autumn months bring changing leaves, cool air and fun trips to Michigan's best cider mills and apple orchards. If you're passing through or live in Washtenaw County, here's a look at 7 popular locations to check out. 

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1. Alber Orchard & Cider Mill

Where: 13011 Bethel Church, Manchester

When: Noon-6 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. through late Nov.

For info: 734-428-9310 or www.alberorchard.com

2. Dexter Cider Mill

Where: 3685 Central, Dexter

When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. through late Nov.

For info: 734-426-8531 or www.dextercidermill.com

3. Lesser Farms Orchard and Cider Mill

Where: 12651 Island Lake Road, Dexter

When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun. through early Nov.

For info: 734-426-8009

4. Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill

Where: 9252 Curie, Northville

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

For info: 248-468-9180 or www.obstbaum.com

5. Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill

Where: 10685 Warren, Plymouth

When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Nov. 5.  The orchard’s Ann Arbor Road Market (10260 W. Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth) is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 22.

For info: 734-455-2290 or www.plymouthorchards.com

6. Wasem Fruit Farm

Where: 6580 Judd, Milan

When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue., Thu.-Sun. Sept. 10-Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3-5 and 9-5 p.m. Nov. 22.  Hours vary after Nov. 5.

For info: 734-482-2342 or www.wasemfruitfarm.com

7. Wiard’s Orchards & Cider Mill & Country Fair

Where: 5565 Merritt, Ypsilanti

When: Country store and cider mill open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Country fair is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through the end of Oct.; weekday country fair begins 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 4.  Closed Mondays.

For info: 734-482-7744 or www.wiards.com