Happy Friday, friends! Hope that you had a productive week and you’re able to kick back and relax this weekend. If you’re looking for a fall activity to do this weekend, may I suggest visiting Paint Creek Cider Mill?

Located in Rochester, Michigan, Paint Creek Cider Mill is a Metro Detroit cider mill and a family-operated small business. We took the kids to Paint Creek in mid-September for a Sunday visit. We really enjoyed our visit and the delicious apple cider and cinnamon donuts!


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Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek Cider Mill is located in Rochester, Michigan.
Paint Creek Cider Mill
metro detroit cider mills

CIDER MILLS ARE NOW A FALL FAMILY TRADITION

I had shared a photo of our visit on my Instagram and quite a few of my IG buddies told me they have fond memories of visiting Paint Creek Cider Mill when they were younger.

Since we moved here in late March of 2015, this was our first time visiting Paint Creek. In fact, before moving to Michigan, I didn’t know that going to a cider mill was a common fall activity.

The small Tennessee city I’m from doesn’t have a cider mill (I don’t think??) so I didn’t know very much about cider mill season when we first moved to Michigan.

Paint Creek Cider Mill
Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek Cider Mill

I have Michigan to thank for my newfound love of cider mills. The first cider mill we visited was Westview Orchard and I remember telling Travis we need to make this our fall family tradition! And so we did!

Paint Creek Cider Mill
metro detroit cider mill

We loved Paint Creek’s apple cider and cinnamon donuts! We even bought a gallon to take home with us.

The dozen cinnamon donuts we bought did not leave the picnic table, though! Haha! We happily finished the donuts at the restaurant!

Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek Cider Mill
Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill

Along with the fall favorites, Paint Creek Cider Mill also offers a variety of traditional deli meal options such as burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. The restaurant even has ice cream and milkshakes!

I ordered the apple cider milkshake and it was DELICIOUS!

Paint Creek Cider Mill
Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill

PAINT CREEK CIDER MILL HOURS

Paint Creek Cider Mill is open 7 days of the week.

  • Sunday: 9 A.M.- 8 P.M.
  • Monday: 10 A.M. – 8 P.M.
  • Tuesday: 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
  • Wednesday: 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
  • Thursday: 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
  • Friday: 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
  • Saturday: 9 A.M. to 8 P.M.

Address: 4480 Orion Road, Rochester 48306 Phone: (248) 656-3400

Website: https://paint-creek-cider-mill.business.site

Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek Cider Mill

PAINT CREEK CIDER MILL PARKING INFO

Parking at Paint Creek Cider Mill is FREE and there is a parking lot on-site. There is also parking available near the walking trail, located behind the cider mill.

However, it is also a very quick walk from the cider mill. It would also be a fun idea to bring your bike and ride on the trail. 🙂

Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill
Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill

MORE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR VISIT TO PAINT CREEK CIDER MILL

Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek Cider Mill
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Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill
Michigan Travel: Enjoy a Family Visit to Paint Creek Cider Mill

SPECIAL NOTE: This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing one of our fall activities in Metro Detroit! 🙂 All photographs are courtesy of Jennifer Hamra for Good Life Detroit


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Jennifer Hamra

Freelance creative Jennifer Hamra created her blog Good Life Detroit in 2015 after relocating from Tennessee to Southeast Michigan.

Inspired by her love for personal blogging and photography, Jennifer likes to share her favorite Detroit things, from cool places to visit (the hidden gems are her favorite!) to the amazing people she has connected with over the years.

When she's not busy juggling family life and her creative projects, you can find her at an art gallery, community event, farmers market, or spending quiet time at home with a good book and cup of tea.

Jennifer lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Travis and their six children.

Connect with Jennifer on social media @goodlifedetroit on all social media platforms or via email at [email protected].