Fall is arguably the best time of year in Massachusetts. The weather is cooler, the leaves change into beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow colors, and there are numerous fall festivities to attend. While everything also seems to be about pumpkins and pumpkin spice this time of year, we can't forget about apples, apple cider, and best of all, apple cider donuts! If you love to sink your teeth into a cakey apple cider donut covered in cinnamon and sugar with hints of apple cider, then this Massachusetts Apple Cider Donut Trail is for you!

Are you ready to take your taste bud on a fall adventure in search of the best apple cider donuts in Massachusetts? You can use this interactive map to help you along on this journey as you visit seven farms and farm markets around the state.

1. Hager's Farm Market

If you find yourself in Shelburne Falls to look at the breathtaking fall foliage one weekend, do yourself a favor and stop by the donut hut or the bakery at Hager's Farm Market. Pick up some fried dough smothered in maple cream or a freshly-made apple cider donut that, with one bite, will make you so happy it's fall!

Visit the Hager's Farm Market website and Facebook page to learn more.

2. North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market

This year-round farm market makes and sells a variety of their own maple products. Stop by the The Shack 181 for some craft brews and fresh food, and don't forget to grab some fresh hot apple cider donuts from the market.

Visit the North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market website and Facebook page to learn more.

3. Atkins Farms Country Market

Stop by the country market at Atkins Farms for what many believe to be the best apple cider donuts in the country. Guess you'll just have to try one and decide for yourself!

Visit the Atkins Farms Country Market website and Facebook page to learn more.

4. Red Apple Farm

Run by a fourth generation of the Rose Family in Phillipston, Red Apple Farm offers pick-your-own fruit, a taproom, and country store. Using their own apple cider, Red Apple Farm makes some incredible apple cider donuts year-round. Coated with extra amounts of cinnamon and sugar, you'll probably want more than one!

Visit the Red Apple Farm website and Facebook page to learn more.

5. Honey Pot Hill Orchards

Nothing says fall quite like picking apples at an orchard, especially one with 200 acres of apple trees! Honey Pot Hill Orchards is quite the fall destination that's perfect for a fun-filled family day. And of course, they have some incredible apple cider donuts that are made fresh daily!

Visit the Honey Pot Hill Orchards website and Facebook page to learn more.

6. Pakeen Farm

This seasonal family-owned farm makes mini apple cider donuts to order in the fall. Pair with a cup of cold apple cider for a delightful afternoon treat.

Visit the Pakeen Farm website and Facebook page to learn more.

7. Cider Hill Farm

You can spend an entire day at Cider Hill Farm with all it has to offer from hayrides to apple picking, a hard cider bar, a farm store, and more. Don't forget to try an apple cider donut at the farm store bakery while you're here. You can even purchase some of their Cider Donut Supreme Ice Cream to take home!

Visit the Cider Hill Farm website and Facebook page to learn more.

Will you embark on our Apple Cider Donut Trail in Massachusetts this fall? Are any of your favorite places on this list? If not, please tell us your favorites in the comments!

There's nothing like fall in New England! If you want to know some of the best places to see the colors of fall, consider taking this Massachusetts Fall Foliage Road Trip.