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Clifton Mill Needs Your Vote in the USA Today’s Best Public Lights Contest!

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The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, located in Clifton, Ohio, has been nominated for USA Today’s best public lights holiday display.  It’s the only Ohio nominee, this unique attraction boasts nearly 4 million lights and has been illuminating the holiday season for 32 years.

Clifton Mills finished #2 in this poll in 2018, but with your VOTES they are hoping to land the #1 spot this year.   You can vote daily here until  polls close on Monday, December 2 at noon. The 10 winning displays will be announced on 10Best.com on Friday, December 13 just in time for Christmas.  As of this post on Sun, Nov 17th Clifton Mills is in 6th place.  Please VOTE!

 

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill’s gates open at 5pm, and precisely at 6pm, over 4 million lights brighten the night instantly, transforming the mill and gorge into a shimmering world of Christmas wonder. The lights come are open 7 nights a week through December 30th. 

What began as a simple idea of stringing a few strands of lights on the historic mill for the enjoyment of family and friends is now one of the largest outdoor holiday displays in the country. Now, millions of lights later, the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill decorate the mill, trees, river banks and almost everything in between. Including the water wheel.

One of the big crowd pleasers is the covered bridge synchronized light & music show, which occurs hourly each night.

Also 32 years ago, the owners began work on a miniature village with scaled down versions of some of Clifton’s historic buildings built by an artisan in Pennsylvania. There have been new additions each year by a variety of artists and today it is a sight to behold with street after miniature street of scaled down homes and businesses, a tiny Fire Dept. putting out a “house fire”, an outdoor train, a 1950s drive-in theatre, a County Fair and much more lit up for the holidays! Clifton Mill has over 3000 examples of ‘Santa Claus’ on display dating back to 1850. Some are toys, some used for advertising, odd to elegant, all are interesting. Plus, a real live Santa popping out of the chimney.

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is an outdoor event and weather permitting. Call beforehand. Admission is $10 per person for everyone age 7 and older. Concession Food is available. BEST TIME TO VISIT IS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

 

Join Dayton Brew Tours on a trip to see the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill!

We’ll board the 937 Party Bus at Dayton Mall, Elder Beerman parking lot and treat you to a holiday beer or wine tasting as we ride out to Clifton, we’ll drop you right at the entry gate to take a walking tour through the grounds for a couple hours and then we’ll get back on the bus and head back to the South Suburbs. Your ticket will include the beer, the bus ride and your ticket into Clifton Mill. Reservations Required. $35

Tuesday, Dec 3rd Holiday Lights Tour

Tues, Dec 17th Holiday Lights Tour

 

 

Vote Clifton Mill USA Today Best Lights

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For over three decades the ‘Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill’ have ‘turned on’ for the holiday season brightening the lives of kids of all ages. Folks in these parts know all about us, but now we have an opportunity to spread our Christmas Holiday tradition with the entire country through USA Today’s 10 Best Public Holiday Lights Display.

Just visit this link https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-public-holiday-lights-display/legendary-lights-of-clifton-mill-clifton-mill/

You can vote every day through December 15. Let’s do this Ohio and Miami Valley!

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill’s gates open at 5pm, and precisely at 6pm, over 4 million lights brighten the night instantly, transforming the mill and gorge into a shimmering world of Christmas wonder. The lights come are open 7 nights a week through December 31. 

What began as a simple idea of stringing a few strands of lights on the historic mill for the enjoyment of family and friends is now one of the largest outdoor holiday displays in the country. Now, millions of lights later, the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill decorate the mill, trees, river banks and almost everything in between. Including the water wheel.

One of the big crowd pleasers is the covered bridge synchronized light & music show, which occurs hourly each night.

Also 31 years ago, the owners began work on a miniature village with scaled down versions of some of Clifton’s historic buildings built by an artisan in Pennsylvania. There have been new additions each year by a variety of artists and today it is a sight to behold with street after miniature street of scaled down homes and businesses, a tiny Fire Dept. putting out a “house fire”, an outdoor train, a 1950s drive-in theatre, a County Fair and much more lit up for the holidays! Clifton Mill has over 3000 examples of ‘Santa Claus’ on display dating back to 1850. Some are toys, some used for advertising, odd to elegant, all are interesting. Plus, a real live Santa popping out of the chimney.

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is an outdoor event and weather permitting. Call beforehand. Admission is $10 per person for everyone age 7 and older. Concession Food is available. BEST TIME TO VISIT IS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

Clifton is in Greene County, Ohio three miles east of Yellow Springs on State Rt. 343, six miles south of Springfield on State Rt. 72, and three miles north of Cedarville on Rt. 72.

MostMetro.com is making it east to see the lights with our Hoiliday Beer & Light Tour!  Board the 937 Party Bus at Dayton Mall, Elder Beerman parking lot and we’ll treat you to a holiday beer tasting as we ride out to Clifton, we’ll drop you off to take a walking tour through the grounds  and then we’ll get back on the bus and head back to the South Suburbs. Your$35 ticket will include the beer, the bus ride and your  ticket into Clifton Mill. Reservations Required.

Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill Celebrates 30 Years!

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The 30th Anniversary of the ‘Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill’ presents it’s opening night Friday, November 24, 2017. Gates open at 5pm, and precisely at 6pm, with the flip of one switch, 4 million lights turn-on instantly, transforming the night into a shimmering world of Christmas wonder. We then open nightly through December 31.

For three decades Clifton Mill has been lighting up the winter holidays. What began as a simple idea of stringing a few strands of lights on the historic mill for the enjoyment of family and friends is now one of the largest outdoor holiday displays in the country. The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill now features 4 million lights which decorate the mill, trees, river banks and almost everything in between. Including the water wheel.

One of the big crowd pleasers is the covered bridge synchronized light & music show, which occurs hourly each night. And, a few more surprises added for 2017.

Also 30 years ago, the owners began work on a miniature village with scaled downversions of some of Clifton’s historic buildings built by an artisan in Pennsylvania. There have been new additions each year by a variety of artists and today it is a sight to behold with street after miniature street of scaled down homes and businesses, a tiny Fire Dept. putting out a “house fire”, an outdoor train, a 1950s drive-in theatre, a County Fair and much more lit up for the holidays! Clifton Mill has over 3000 examples of ‘Santa Claus’ on display dating back to 1850. Some are toys, some used for advertising, odd to elegant, all are interesting. Plus, a real live Santa popping out of the chimney.

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill opens nightly from the day after Thanksgiving November 24, through December 31. It is an outdoor event and weather permitting. Call beforehand. Admission is $10 per person for everyone age 7 and older. Concession Food is available.

DaytonMostMetro Ticket Giveaway:

We’ve got several four-packs of tickets we’d like to give to one of our readers!   Like and share this post and leave us a comment below on why you should win these tickets to see the Legendary Lights!  We’ll post our winners here  on Saturday, Nov 25th, so check back to see if it’s you!

Clifton is in Greene County, three miles east of Yellow Springs on State Rt. 343, six miles south of Springfield on State Rt. 72, and three miles north of Cedarville on Rt. 72.

 

Historic Clifton Mill
75 Water Street
Clifton, Ohio 45316

(937) 767-5501

www.cliftonmill.com

Clifton Mill Free Carriage Rides and Other Things ‘Milling’ About

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cmill1The ‘Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill’ honors the ‘Children’s Medical Center Ambassadors’ by offering free carriage rides to our guests Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

For many years now the owners of Clifton Mill have had a wonderful relationship with our friends at Children’s Medical Center. During the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill season, we welcome Children’s Ambassadors to be our honorary ‘switch flippers’ which turn on the almost 4 million lights.

This is our way of adding additional ‘light’ to the lives of those battling health issues.

In honor of the ‘Ambassadors’ we are offering free carriage rides to our guests Wednesday evening, December 14.

WARM THOUGHTS: A reminder with the colder weather approaching, which we think is the best time to experience the lights, to dress appropriately and warm up with a cup of our world famous hot chocolate.

RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT BIG SUCCESS: Our annual Relay for Life Cancer Survivors Night raised $2,500 for the American Cancer Society in our area. We thank all who participated and many prayers to those who fought or are fighting a cancer battle.

THE LEGENDARY LIGHTS OF CLIFTON MILL open each evening at 5 pm. Precisely at 6 pm, with the flip of one switch, nearly 4 million lights come on at once transforming the night into a shimmering world of fantasy.cmill2

For over a quarter of a century Clifton Mill has been lighting up the winter holidays. What began as a simple idea of stringing a few strands of lights on the historic mill for the enjoyment of family and friends has become one of the largest outdoor holiday displays for miles around. The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill now features close to 4 million lights which decorate the mill, the trees, the river banks and everything else we can reach. There is a synchronized lights and music show, which occurs hourly each night, that is truly breathtaking.

Also 29 years ago, the owners began work on a miniature village with scaled down versions of some of Clifton’s historic buildings built by an artisan in Pennsylvania. There has been a new addition each year by a variety of artists and today it is a sight to behold with street after miniature street of scaled down homes and businesses, a tiny Fire Dept. putting out a “house fire”, an outdoor train, a 1950s drive in theatre, a County Fair and much more, all lit up for the holidays!

Clifton Mill has over 3000 examples of Santa Claus on display dating from as far back as 1850. Some are toys, some are advertising items, some are weird, some are elegant, all are interesting.

web-clifton-mill-013The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is open nightly from the day after Thanksgiving until January 1. It is an outdoor event and is weather permitting. Call before you come in bad weather.

Admission is $10 per person for everyone age 7 and older. Concession Food available. On Dec.8, 2016 a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Clifton is in Greene County, three miles east of Yellow Springs on State Rt. 343, six miles south of Springfield on State Rt. 72, and three miles north of Cedarville on Rt. 72.

Again, for more information visit www.cliftonmill.com or call 937-767-5501.