Historic Clifton Mill

historic mill with christmas lights on hill

See the Legendary Lights

See one of the largest water-powered mills still in operation, sit down to a home-cooked meal, stroll the grounds, and visit our shop for gifts and pancake mixes to enjoy at home!

Visit the Mill

Restaurant and Gift Shop Winter Hours

Historic Clifton Mill is the perfect place for your next outing or special event. The historical charm of the old mill plus the spectacular views of nature make Historic Clifton Mill a unique place for any type of gathering.

The lights will resume November 28, 2025!

Gates Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5pm
7 Nights a Week . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 9pm
Dec. 24th & 25th . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 8pm

🍁✨ Happy Thanksgiving from Historic Clifton Mill ✨🍁 Today, before the Christmas lights glow and the magic of the season fills every corner of the mill, we’re pausing to wrap this day in gratitude. To our amazing staff—the heart and hands behind every warm meal, twinkling light, and moment of wonder—thank you for your hard work, your kindness, and the way you pour your spirit into this place all year long (and especially right now). We are so deeply grateful for you. To our cherished guests who stop in for comfort food, a quiet moment, or a familiar smile throughout the year—thank you for making Clifton Mill part of your everyday coziness. To the families who have woven us into their Christmas traditions for decades—you are the reason this place feels like home, year after year. Your stories and memories fill these old beams with warmth. To the talented folks who share us on social media, capturing our glow and spreading it far beyond the riverbank—thank you for helping our little corner of the world touch so many hearts. And to our local community, who cheer us on, support us, and show up in ways big and small—thank you for being the foundation we stand on. From our Mill family to yours, with all the warmth this season can hold… Thank you, truly. 🍂🧡✨ Happy Thanksgiving.

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See what’s on our menu and get our hours for great food with a great view!

We offer more than just history, see what we have to take home!

Get all the details on how a 19th century water-powered mill works.

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