Private Tour with Owner of the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
Description
Complimentary, Self-Guided tours are offered daily at the Fly Creek Cider Mill. 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.
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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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
My wife and I took the tour and really glad we did. Excellent experience with Bill. He took us through the history and the entire operation of the mill. He really cares about his business and appreciates his customers. Also, have the pot roast sandwich, as you will not be disappointed.
So glad you enjoyed the tour during your Cooperstown, NY vacation! Thanks for giving visitors a heads up on our famous pot roast sandwich. We sell more than 5,000 a season!
Amazing day at Fly Creek Cider Mill! We had the personal tour with the owner Bill and it was AMAZING!! The staff was wonderful, the products were delicious, and touring the facility gave us a glimpse into the workings of the cider mill. Overall a great day, our staff had a wonderful time. Thank you!! Bruce Stewart, DDS and Staff
The place is adorable. So much to do. Watch the apple press, feed the animals, shop in the store,eat amazing food, learn more about apples than I ever knew. If in the area it’s a must.
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
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 loved their job. Our family highly recommends this unique experience!
Thank you for booking the tour and it was really great to show you all the behind the scenes access.
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.
Thank you Dawn for joining me on the tour. I loved showing you around our Mill and look forward to your return!
The owner’s passion for his business overflows throughout and is a real inspiration. Wonderful and informative moment. Trying to go when the old mill wheel is running would be even better. Includes a tasting session at the end and highly recommend the cider and the traditional hard cider.
Thank you for joining me on the Private Tour With Owner. Your groups was loads of fun and I enjoyed sharing our history with you and your family. The next time you are in the States I hope you will re-book so I can show you all that we will have accomplished while you are away. Cheers!
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 friendly. A must see when in the area!
Thank you for joining the Tour. You had a wonderful group and asked so many great questions. It is always nice to show tour-goers our family business so close to Cooperstown.
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 slushy and bloody Mary.
Thank you for joining me on the tour! I really enjoy sharing a more in-depth view of our Family Mill and Retail Operation with Tour goers like you. Thanks again, Bill Michaels - Owner and Tour Guide :)
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
