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4 Philadelphia-area orchards to get apple cider this fall

Piping hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks. Photo: R. Dias/ClassicStock/Getty Images Apples, apples, everywhere, and plenty to eat and drink. State of play: Pennsylvania is the nation's fourth-largest apple producer, with more than 100 varieties of apples grown here. About 65% are used to produce cider while the rest are eaten fresh, according to the . With that in mind, we asked you all where to find the best apple cider in the Philly area, and we received an orchard of options. Here's a look at some of the best spots, offering both hard and non-alcoholic varieties: : Dave Fahnestock's about getting into the family business will warm your heart. Plus: One of our readers says their cider, which they sell at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market, is the best, "hands down." : Pair the drink with a cinnamon-dusted apple cider doughnut and you're in for a rare fall treat. For roughly $22, you'll get a gallon of cider and a dozen doughnuts. : At it for more than three decades, these New Hope farmers make more than a dozen hard ciders, including "Goldrush," which is "almost like a chardonnay."Bring your lawn chair and sip outside with a stunning view of the orchard during "." : This Princeton, New Jersey-based orchard produces apples year-round. Get a gallon, half-gallon or pint and to loved ones across the country. Thought bubble: If you're ever in Washington D.C., make sure to try the apple cider at . It's fresh and piping hot. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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