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
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
Our porch flower boxes are bursting with festive cheer, which can only mean one thing… ✨ The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill return in LESS than two weeks! ✨ 📅 Opening Night is Friday, November 28th — gates open at 5:00 PM and the lights come on at 6:00 PM! We can't wait to light up the night and welcome you to the magic. Christmas is coming — and it's shining bright! 🎄🌟 https://cliftonmill.com/christmas-lights/
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.