The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard welcomes all inquiries from the press and media. Stories range from news about our products and team members to the historic preservation of the Mill and its leadership role in promoting agri-tourism and farm direct marketing. Travel writers will find a treasure trove of information during a site visit that includes a tour behind the scenes and tastings of the Mill's specialty products.
The Mill functions in partnership with the Cooperstown & Otsego County Tourism Office to fulfill tourism destination inquiries and with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Pride of New York Program about product inquiries.
Click here to visit the website to learn more about Cooperstown and the NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets
Media Coverage & Awards:
The pot roast was unbelievably tender and melted in my mouth! - Taste of Home 2026
Outside, there are tons of activities to keep kids entertained for hours.- New Jersey Digest 2026
Historic Authenticity is the main attraction at Fly Creek - Mohawk Valley Living - September 2026
Top of the list for cider and apple donuts - Fast Food Club 2026
We discovered Fly Creek Cider Mill, and instantly fell in love with it! - CNY News 2026
$3675.00 Raised for Cancer Center at Bassett Medical Center - NBC News - Utica, NY 2026
A popular stop for autumn events near Cooperstown - Holiday & Travel Magazine - Fall 2026
Fly Creek Cider Mill is a fine place to start - Taking the Kids 2026
Featured in I LOVE NY Fall Commercial 2026
Number One on the Mohawk Valley Pie Trail - Mohawk Valley Living November 2025
Michaels promotes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program - UTICA NBC 2026
Best Shopping in Cooperstown! - Travel & Leisure - 2026
Autumn Farm Adventures 2026 - Central New York 55-plus
Fly Creek Cider Mill is included in the 10 Best things to do in Cooperstown - USA Today 2024
Pressed for greatness: Upstate NY cidery ranks No. 3 in U.S. - Syracuse.com (2025)
Fly Creek Cider Mill stadns as a testament to tradition - FastFoodClub.com (2025)
Pressing on Historic Equipment Continues - The Christian Post
More than just a stop - it is a destination! - Mohawk Valley Living - 2025
One of the Best Cider Mills in the USA! - Secret NYC (10/2025)
How to visit the BEST Cidery in America - Hudson Valley Post (2025)
More than Baseball in Cooperstown with Fly Creek in the Fall mix - MSN
SmarterTravel.com - Fly Creek - it is a true Experience!
Wholesome Family Tradition at the Fly Creek Cider Mill - CBS News Binghamton
Fly Creek Cider Mill among top 10 Cideries in the Nation - 2025 - Utica Observer Dispatch
Summer Road Trip: Fly Creek is a must-see stop when visiting Cooperstown - CNY News
Featured Cider Mill in Upstate NY- Forbes Magazine
Fly Creek named nation's top Cidery - Central New York Business Journal
A working Museum named Best Cidery in USA - The Daily Star
A discussion about Apples and Hard Cider with Bill Michaels - Associated Press
New York Cidery is Number One! - Staten Island Live
Fly Creek Celebrated during New York's Cider Week - Morning Ag Clips
Fly Creek Voted Best in America - Observer Dispatch
Family Run Orchard named BEST in America - Syracuse.com
Evolution has defined Fly Creek through the years - Times Telegram
Best Small Cider Towns in the United States - The Travel
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Fly Creek Cider Mill - Pressing Resumes in Historic Fly Creek - NBC Utica
People Flock to Fly Creek - AOL.com
Fly Creek a hit in Upstate New York - Big Frog 104 - Central NY's #1 Country Station.
Fly Creek Cider Mill joins Central New York Cheese Trail - WIBX News
Fall in Cooperstown is a harvest of Family Fun at Fly Creek - ABC Boston
Fall Road Trips in Upstate New York, a taste of local offerings - I LOVE New York
The Best Shopping in Cooperstown is at the Fly Creek Cider Mill - Travel & Leisure 2024
Best Cider Donuts in Upstate New York - NewYorkUpstate.com
A visit to Cooperstown is not complete without a trip to Fly Creek! - WRRV Poughkeepsie
The BEST choice for cider is a brief road trip from the Hudson Valley - The Wolf 97.7
USA Today Reader's Choice Award nominates Fly Creek for Best Cidery - NBC Utica, NY
Wheelchair Accessible Trips - Cooperstown and Fly Creek - I LOVE NY
Old Mill News Magazine (Winter 2024) - Fly Creek Cider Mill's Turbine Restoration
Beat the Summer Heat with a Cider Slush - I Love New York
Bill Michaels reflects on 150 years of family businesses in Cooperstown - The Freemans' Journal
One of Cooperstown's Most Popular and Fun Attractions - NJ.com
Grower Profile - The Core Report (NYS Apple Association)
Upstate NY's Most Charming Towns - Fly Creek Cider Mill mention - World Atlas
Fly Creek Mourns the loss of their present-day founders NBC - Utica
Michaels Family Running Small Businesses for 150 years! - The Freeman's Journal
2023 Apple Harvest Outlook and Cider Pressing Begins - NBC - Utica
2023 First Day of Fresh Cider Pressing - ABC - Utica
Fly Creek Cider Mill is a Highlight of I LOVE NY's Fall Foliage Promotion
Community Choice Award Winner - Best Tourism/Seasonal Attraction in the Mohawk Valley
Upstate NY's Best Cider Mill is in a place called Fly Creek - NYUp.com
11 Best Fall Getways to Book Now - I LOVE NY
Huffington Post - 5,000 Cider Slushies sold at Fly Creek Cider Mill!
Best of the Best 2022 Food and Beverage - American Bus Association
Step Out Buffalo - Highly Recommended
Best of the Best Award 2002 from the American Bus Association - NBC News - Utica, NY
Cooperstown is MORE than Baseball! - FamilieGoTravel.com
The "Taste" in a Cooperstown Group Tour Itinerary - Group Tour Magazine
Best Places to Visit After the Crowd Leaves (Cooperstown Beverage Trail) - Fodor's Travel
Dedication of Millpond Pavillion and Walkway - NBC News
Cider Mill Press resumes traditional cider-making for another year - The Daily Star
9 Amazing Things To Do Historic Cooperstown - Travel Awaits
Central New York Business Journal - Fly Creek Open for Business
Cooperstown Beverage Trail Post - Syracuse.com
Traveling Mom - Taste Americana in Cooperstown.
The Post Star - Staycation during COVID-19 - Visit the Fly Creek Cider Mill
I Love NY! - Where to see fall foliage with a Craft Beverage
One Good Dad - While visiting the Hall of Fame, the Mill is a great spot to take the kids!
I Love NY! - 11 of the best places in New York for Apples
Adventures in Familyhood - Everything was delicious and taster farm fresh!
Fly Creek is WORTH the four-hour drive from BUFFALO! - The Buffalo News
Upstate New York .com - Taking it to a new level - the famous cider float.
Wanderlust-on a budget - The Mill really emulates that family-centered feeling.
HGTV - Lakefront Bargain Hunt - visits the Mill
Travel Awaits - Picturesque New York Road Trip: Corning to Cooperstown
Good Fruit Gower - Fly Creek Cider Mill adapts to COVID-19
Tourism Recovery Planning (COVID-19) - Break the Ice Media
NBC - News Channel 2 - 130th year of making cider on the Mill's Boomer & Boschert cider press.
WinnebagoLife.com - Fly Creek has arguably been the most fun of them all!
Matador Network - The place for your wassail cider
New Jersey Star Ledger - Watch them wash, press and bottle the cider before your eyes!
I LOVE NEW YORK! - Best Places for Apples in New York State
NBC - Donut Harvest Begins - April Fool 2019
Chicago's Journal & Topics - Cooperstown Steps Up to Plate with Options for All
The Daily Star - 2019 Apple Harvest Report
New York Foodie Podcast - Part TWO of thier Cooperstown Tour
New Jersey FAMILY - You'll get to sample apple-flavored EVERYTHING!
Exhale Lifestyle - Unexpected Home Run Girls Weekend
Leisure Group Travel - Group Friendly Tour Options in Cooperstown.
Best Apple Pie in Upstate New York! - NewYorkUpstate.com
Willow Crest Lane - Nora Pritchard - Cooperstown Visit
Beth & Friends - 99.9FM - Phoenix, AZ - Friendsday Wednesday!
Antique Archaeology: "... a Cooperstown Tradition for More than 150 Years."
VacationIdea.com: 25 Best Places to Visit in New York State
New York Upstate: Best Jingle in New York State!
"I LOVE NY" : Best thing to do in February
Passport Cronicles: "the Disney Land of Cider Houses"
Perceptive Travel: "...had me wishing for a $500 gift certificate..."
FuzeHub - Fly Creek Cider Mill: Success Story
Cidercraft Magazine: Judge's Pick - Apple Frost Wine
Forbes: Cheapest Destinations for 2019 Travel
Five For the Road.com : "Food is a big highlight of Fly Creek so arrive hungry."
Travel For Life Now.com : "Go there for lunch before you head to Cooperstown."
Family Vacation Critic.com : "this spot provides plenty of activities for little ones..."
OFF Metro: No, Fly Creek Cider Mill is not just for your fall cider and donut fix.
Travel Tube: Mommy Shorts in Central New York
Cooperstown, Much More Thank Baseball - Mindy Ginley - AAA Pioneer Valley
Great Beer Now - "New York's Top Spot for Cider" - Brian Carey
Money Savvy Living - "Everything Apple!" - Gina Young
Worth a four-hour drive - seriously! - The Buffalo News
Big City Getaway - Remenicient of Family Vacations! - Backroads - Motorcycles, Travel & Adventure
Backroads Getaway (p. 16-17) - Monthly Motorcycle Magazine - "Happy Bastion of Everything Apple"
A Luxury Travel Blog - For those who enjoy the finer things in life.
Host for Presidential Primary Coverage 2016 - MSNBC
Central NY Observer Dispatch
USA TODAY
Family FUN Magazine
Destinations Magazine
Country Living Magazine
Herald American, Syracuse, NY
Farm Collector Magazine
Press & Sun Bulletin, Binghamton, NY
Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY
Kaatskill Life Magazine
Car & Travel Magazine, AAA National
The MARTHA Show, Martha Stewart ("I just love it")
Country Living Magazine
Bergdorf Goodman Magazine
The Daily News, Sept. 17, 2006
Offering visitors a chance to tour a 150-year old working cider Mill and sample local cheddar cheese.
New York Times, July 6, 2007
Beer & Brewing Magazine August 30, 2016 - If you are traveling with kids, a visit to the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is always fun. Thier water-driven apple press is very cool to see in action, and thier hard cider an apple wine won't disappoint.
Honors:
2023 - Best Tourism Attraction in the Mohawk Valley - Best of the Best Contest sponsored by Utica Observer Dispatch
2022 - Best of the Best - ABA (American Bus Association) Food and Beverage Venue
2007 - Outstanding Website Award Winner, North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association
2007 Midwest Cider of Merit Third Runner-Up - Fresh Cider Contest, Illinois State Horticulture Society
2005 - Outstanding Brochure Award Winner, North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association
2003 Nation Cider Tasting Silver Ribbon Winner - North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association
2001 New York State, Agri-Tourism Business of the Year
2000 Otsego County Small Business of the Year
