Dine, shop, and learn at the
Historic Clifton Mill
1802
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
Monday – Friday: 9am to 3pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8am to 4pm
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
Recent News
🎄😎 Christmas in July? We’re all for it! 😎🎄 While you’re daydreaming of sugarplums and snowflakes, we’re already busy planning the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill 2025 season. We are making sure every twinkle is perfectly festive by Opening Night the day after Thanksgiving!✨️ Stay tuned for updates! Until then, stop in for breakfast or lunch at the restaurant at Historic Clifton Mill — open 7 days a week! cliftonmill.com/restaurant/
🇺🇲⭐️ Stars, Stripes, & Summertime ⭐️🇺🇲 There’s something timeless about summer at the Clifton Mill. The bright red mill, the American flag flying high, and the Little Miami River flowing gently below—it’s pure Americana. Come take in the view, grab a bite, and celebrate the season with us! cliftonmill.com #CliftonMill #AmericanSummer #PatrioticViews #HistoricLandmark #OhioRoadtrips #LittleMiamiRiver
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.