8 Places in Maine to Grab Delicious Apple Cider Donuts
As summer winds down each year in Maine, people throughout the state begin their search for all things that resonate with fall.
That can be Halloween-themed attractions, foliage, corn mazes and of course, apple picking.
For many, they equate apple picking with apple cider donuts. Call it a balance between healthy and indulgent.
So if you're in the mood for some apple cider donuts, here's a handful of places throughout Maine where you can find some incredibly delicious ones.
Thompson's Orchard - New Gloucester, Maine
Starting on September 1, Thompson's Orchard in New Gloucester, Maine, will be open daily for apple picking as well as grabbing some delicious apple cider donuts made fresh each and every day using their own cider.
But don't sleep on some of the other baked goods that Thompson's has, including some other flavorful donuts that locals would rather keep a secret.
McDougal Orchards - Sanford, Maine
Starting over Labor Day weekend, McDougal Orchard in Sanford, Maine, will have their weekend activities up and running like a corn maze, wagon rides and their donut shop.
That donut shop is called Captain Jack's and it serves some some seriously hot and fresh apple cider donuts. Maybe get yourself a whole bucket, don't be ashamed.
Wallingford's Orchard - Auburn, Maine
For generations, Wallingford's Orchard has been the top spot for apple picking and fresh farm produce in the Lewiston/Auburn area.
During the fall, Wallingford's operates a haunted attraction in the evening and cranks out some mouthwateringly delicious apple cider donuts that you can see frying right before your eyes.
Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards - Cumberland, Maine
Starting in September, Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards will have extended hours for those looking for a massive variety of apples as well as fresh vegetables, local honey and more.
Sweetser's charming roadside stand also packs in fresh apple cider donuts which many locals believe are some of the best you'll find anywhere in Maine.
Ricker Hill Orchards - Turner, Maine
A visit to Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine, is an experience as much as it is a hunt for apple picking or delicious donuts.
Ricker Hill has events lined up throughout the fall and you'll find a hard cidery, a disc golf course and other family-friendly activities on-site. And there will be plenty of freshly made donuts, too.
Rocky Ridge Orchard - Bowdoin, Maine
There's a wonderfully welcoming feel to Rocky Ridge Orchard in Bowdoin, Maine, as you approach their roadside stand.
Starting in September, the orchards open for apple picking. Inside the Rocky Ridge store, you'll find fresh apple cider donuts as well as many other treats throughout the fall.
Randall Orchards - Standish, Maine
Randall Orchards in Standish, Maine, has become a year-round destination for many as they offer a pizzeria, tractor rides and more as part of their family farm.
Randall Orchards also has a working cider mill which allows them to churn out some stupendously fresh apple cider donuts amongst many other treats to be devoured.
Libby's U-Pick - Limerick, Maine
Weekends in the fall are pretty much a party at Libby's U-Pick in Limerick, Maine. The farm invites in food trucks, often has live music and features the Libby's Orchard bar right on-site.
They have a wide variety of fresh items to be picked and purchased and of course, their homemade apple cider donuts have kept people coming back for years.
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