It’s cider time in Michigan

As autumn paints Michigan in vibrant hues of russet and gold, you’ll agree it’s time to head out to any of the numerous  area cider mills that welcome visitors in September and October to savor a number of tasteful harvest-time treats.

Be sure to call first as some cider mills are running drive thru service only.

Here’s a partial list of area cider mills compiled by The Detroit Free Press:

Ashton’s Orchards & Cider Mill

Where: 3925 E. Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville

For info: 248-627-6671

Diehl’s Orchard & Cider Mill

Where: 1479 Ranch, Holly

For info: 248-634-8981 or diehlsorchard.com

Erwin Orchards and Cider Mill

Where: 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon

For info: 248-437-0150 or erwinorchards.com

Franklin Cider Mill

Where: 7450 Franklin Road at 14 Mile, 1 mile west of Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp.

For info: 248-626-2968 or www.franklincidermill.com

Goodison Cider Mill

Where: 4295 Orion Road, Rochester

For info: 248-652-8450 or www.goodisoncidermill.com

Paint Creek Cider Mill

Where: 4480 Orion Road, Oakland Township

For info: 248-656-3400.

Rochester Cider Mill

Where: 5125 N. Rochester Road, Rochester

For info: 248-651-4224 or www.rochestercidermill.com

Yates Cider Mill

Where: 1990 E. Avon, Rochester Hills

For info: 248-651-8300 or www.yatescidermill.com

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill

Where: 13011 Bethel Church, Manchester

For info: 734-428-9310 or www.alberorchard.com

Dexter Cider Mill

Where: 3685 Central, Dexter

For info: 734-426-8531 or www.dextercidermill.com

Lesser Farms Orchard and Cider Mill

Where: 12651 Island Lake Road, Dexter

For info: 734-426-8009

Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill

Where: 9252 Curie, Northville

For info: 248-468-9180 or www.obstbaum.com

Wiard’s Orchards & Country Fair

Where: 5565 Merritt, Ypsilanti

For info: 734-482-7744 or www.wiards.com

Apple Charlie’s South Huron Orchards and Cider Mill

Where: 38035 S. Huron, New Boston

For info: 734-753-9380.

Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill

Where: 714 Baseline Road, Northville

For info: 248-349-3181 or www.northvillecider.com