Many of us start counting down the days until fall from the moment the clock strikes midnight, signaling the end of the spooky season, on November 1. Fall, after all, is filled with goodness, from the gorgeous fall foliage and Halloween to apple picking and the most delicious treats of the year. Even if your calendar is already jam-packed, try to carve out some time to visit this small-town apple orchard that makes some of the best apple cider donuts in Vermont.

Autumn in Vermont means days spent leaf-peeping, brisk hikes through the woods, and visits to our favorite fall destinations. One of my favorite parts of fall in Vermont is finding the best sweet treats of the season. If it’s not already on your to-do list, add Stine Orchard in Monkton, a 32-acre orchard that offers apple picking and plenty of good eats. But it’s perhaps best known for its famous apple cider donuts, considered by many the best in Vermont.

Visitors have called the fresh apple cider donuts everything from "delicious" and "great" to "heavenly" and "the best in Vermont." Instead of taking their word for it, though, taste for yourself. Stine Orchard is all about freshness, starting with its homemade donuts. Before you take that first bite, breathe in the sweet aroma of the fresh sweet apple cider donut, which pairs oh-so-perfectly with fresh-pressed apple cider or a cider slushy.

The orchard’s market also sells homemade pies and fresh fruit, including apples, maple syrup, preserves, and honey. Stock up on all your favorites, and make sure you have plenty of apple cider donuts to take home.

But before you head home, stroll through the orchard and enjoy the fresh autumn air. If you’re not in a hurry, take your apple cider donut and fresh cider and sit at one of the picnic tables, perfect for a bit of relaxation.

Find more information, including upcoming events this fall, on the official website of Stine Orchard, or stop by the Facebook page of this small-town apple orchard in Vermont.

Have you been to this small-town apple orchard in Monkton, Vermont? Do you agree it makes the best apple cider donuts in Vermont? Let us know in the comments! For more seasonal fun, slip on your hiking shoes and follow one of the best fall hikes in Vermont. Find more of the best hikes in Vermont, including hiker reviews and photos, on All Trails.