Historic Clifton Mill

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See the Legendary Lights

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
Spring & Summer Hours

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.

The lights will resume November 27, 2026!

Gates Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5pm
7 Nights a Week . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 9pm
Dec. 24th & 25th . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 8pm

🏁 Calling all car lovers! 🚗 Join us on Sunday, June 28th for our Annual Cruise-In at Historic Clifton Mill, located at 75 Water Street, Clifton, Ohio! Start your morning with a delicious breakfast—our restaurant opens at 8:00 AM—then head outside for the Cruise-In from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Bring your own car to show off or simply stroll through and admire an incredible collection of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, and more. 👇 Tag your favorite car enthusiast and share this post to help spread the word. We can't wait to see you! https://cliftonmill.com/historic-clifton-mill-cruise-in/

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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.

Historic Clifton Mill
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