Every fall, a lot of Ohio families plan their Saturdays around one simple question: where are we getting cider doughnuts this weekend? The answer usually leads to an orchard, where the doughnuts come out fresh and the apples came off trees just down the hill.
The six farms on this list stretch from the Toledo area to the Cincinnati suburbs, and each one has earned its spot as a repeat stop for reasons that go beyond the bakery case. Some offer pick-your-own fields, some press their own cider, and one has been growing fruit for more than 75 years, so grab a napkin and start planning your next road trip.
1. MacQueen Orchards, Holland, OH
Cider doughnuts showing up at a wedding reception says a lot about how much a community trusts its orchard. At MacQueen Orchards, those doughnuts have made that jump from weekend snack to special-occasion treat.
The family-run farm sits on Garden Road in Holland, just outside Toledo. It sells apples and apple products, along with a bakery, cider, and a gift shop, so one stop can cover breakfast, dessert, and a few jars to take home…