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
Monday – Friday: 9am to 2pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8am to 2pm
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.
Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill
The lights will resume November 28, 2025!
Gates Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5pm
7 Nights a Week . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 9pm
Dec. 24th & 25th . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 8pm
🌟 Thank you, Stevie! 🌟 Last night, we had the honor of welcoming Dayton Children’s Hospital Ambassador 9-year-old Stevie to help us flip the switch at the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill! Just after birth, Stevie was diagnosed with Muenke syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the skull and face, and later experienced moderate hearing loss. Since then, he has undergone several surgeries and procedures — and thanks to early support, therapy, and the consistent care of his amazing team at Dayton Children’s, Stevie is thriving. He recently tested as gifted in reading and loves playing the drums, piano, and ukulele. 🎶✨ We are so grateful to Stevie and his family for bringing their light to our night. 💛 👉 Read more about Stevie’s story here: https://www.childrensdayton.org/patient-stories/stevie-kesner
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.