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
✨️Traditions that shine through the years!✨️ Thank you to the Thacker Family for making the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill a cherished part of your family’s holiday tradition! 🎄 💫 Seeing generations return year after year is what makes this place so special. We’d love to see your throwback photos too! 📸✨ Share pictures from your family’s past visits to Clifton Mill and help us celebrate the memories that make the Legendary Lights truly legendary. #LegendaryLights #CliftonMill #HolidayTraditions #ThrowbackMemories #FamilyTraditions
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.