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
🚗 Rev up for history and horsepower! 🏁 Join us for the 15th Annual Car Event at Historic Clifton Mill ✨️this Sunday, June 22nd from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM!✨️ 📍 75 Water Street, Clifton, Ohio 🎟️ FREE admission 🚘 Classic cars, stunning views, and family fun! Don’t miss it—where vintage rides meet timeless charm! cliftonmill.com #CliftonMill #CarShow2025 #FreeEvent
✈️ In town for the Dayton Air Show this weekend? Make your trip even more memorable with a stop at Historic Clifton Mill—just 30 minutes from Dayton International Airport! 🏛️ Built in 1802, our charming mill offers hearty breakfast and lunch with an unforgettable view of the Little Miami River. 🍳 Fuel up before the show or wind down after with a meal in a setting steeped in history and natural beauty. 🕘 Open Friday 9 AM – 3 PM | Saturday & Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM 📍 75 Water Street, Clifton, Ohio cliftonmill.com #DaytonAirShow #CliftonMill #HistoricOhio #BreakfastWithAView #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.