During a detour off the highway, I discovered a historic mill town with the best pie I've ever had

Was heading to a client meeting upstate and took a wrong turn. Ended up in this place called Millbrook, where they have a working watermill and a family-run diner. The apple pie was unbelievable, and the locals were super friendly. Anyone know of other hidden towns like this in the Northeast? I'm planning a weekend trip to explore more.

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stellab821mo ago

Oh man, my sense of direction is so bad I find places like that on purpose. Got hopelessly lost looking for a flea market in upstate New York once and wound up at this tiny roadside stand run by a woman who made her own rhubarb strawberry jam. Bought three jars and a loaf of bread from her neighbor, best accidental lunch ever. My friends won't let me navigate anymore, but honestly it's the only way to find the good stuff.

jade_hall1mo ago

Seriously, getting lost is the best way to stumble on those hidden spots. I once took a wrong turn in the countryside and found a little farm selling fresh honey. My friends were annoyed but we ended up with the sweetest snack. It's like you get rewarded for having no sense of direction. Now I almost prefer not knowing where I'm going...

fiona1861mo ago

Have you explored the backroads of Vermont? Stumbled upon a place called Grafton last fall, classic general store and absurdly good cider donuts. Don't rely on GPS, get a paper map.