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    Home » Travel » Food Travel » New York » Finger Lakes

    Wager's Cider Mill (Penn Yan, NY)

    Published: Nov 10, 2023 · Modified: Jun 5, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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    Wager's Cider Mill in the Finger Lakes region of New York is a great fall destination, offering freshly pressed cider and lots of donuts!

    Sign for Wagers Cider Mill.

    Traveling in New York state in the fall means one thing.

    I'm kidding. It means lots of things! Gorgeous autumn colors. Potentially perfect camping weather. Clear nights for star-gazing.

    But what I particularly have in mind right now is apples. Lots and lots of apples!

    This year we spent a few days in the Finger Lakes region. In amongst all the wineries (and there are MANY), we also made time for an apple cider stop at a family-owned business.

    Are you planning your upstate New York itinerary and looking for great food and drink destinations? Here's what you can get from a visit to Wager's Cider Mill in Penn Yan!

    Food + Drink at Wager's Cider Mill

    The cider mill here in Penn Yan is a very small set-up compared to some that we've been to, but the food and drink are still great!

    Buckets of apples.

    You can buy a peck of apples of multiple varieties (or a smaller quantity, if you need). They offer freshly pressed cider, of course! They filled our jugs in the back right when we ordered them.

    There are fresh cider donuts in multiple flavors, including some with toppings or glaze. We picked up some of these to take home with us as gifts, and the recipients thought they were amazing.

    Wager's Cider Mill makes hard cider too, and sells it in four-packs. They're not officially a tasting room (though they did have a special tasting scheduled one day this fall). Check their Facebook page for future developments.

    Buckets of McIntosh apples for sale.

    I had a cup of hot cider while we were there, and it was extra cinnamon-y!

    They also sell cider slushies.

    Chalkboard with pricing for apple cider, donuts, apples, and slushies at Wagers Cider Mill.

    I did get to see them crushing apples while we were there, which was pretty cool.

    Apple pressing apparatus at Wagers Cider Mill.

    What Else Can I Do in the Area?

    If you're visiting the Finger Lakes region, you probably already know there's no shortage of fun things to see and do.

    We loved our walk through Watkins Glen, with its highly photogenic waterfalls and unique gorge. Staying at the Six Nations Camping Area made a great hub for exploring the area. And, of course, don't forget the wineries and eateries. Here are a few of our favorites:

    • Ginny Lee Cafe at Wagner Vineyards
    • Finger Lakes Distilling
    • Lakewood Vineyards
    • Fox Run Vineyards
    • Spotted Duck
    • The Elf in the Oak
    • Ardenne's Taproom & Kitchen
    • Barnstormer Winery

    More Finger Lakes

    • Red wood-sided building with sign for Billsboro Winery Tasting Room.
      Billsboro Winery (Geneva, NY)
    • Sign for JR Dill Winery.
      JR Dill Winery (Burdett, NY)
    • Barn-type building with "Barnstormer" sign attached to its side.
      Barnstormer Winery (Rock Stream, NY)
    • Sign for Elf in the Oak.
      The Elf in the Oak (Burdett, NY)

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    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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