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Historic Mills

21 attractions

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill

Old Mystic, Connecticut

Cider is made by the last steam powered cider mill remaining in the U.S. and…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Bollinger Mill State Historic Site

Bufordville

The 140-ft., self-supporting, Howe-truss bridge, one of four covered bridges left in the state, is…

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Deshler Flour Mill

Deshler, Nebraska

A point interest is the Deshler Roller Mills. Started in 1893, the mill supplied flour…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

DeWitt Flour Mills and King Iron Bridge

The DeWitt Four Mills and King Iron Bridge are located the the Big Blue River…

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Friesen Dutch Windmill

Hillsboro, Kansas

The mill is an authentic replica built to specifications of the original 1876, Jacob Friesen…

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Grenola Mill and Elevator Museum

Grenola, Kansas

Grenola was formed in 1879 when the two communities of Greenfield and Canola relocated along…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Gurleyville Gristmill

Mansfield, Connecticut

The state's only remaining stone grist mill (c.1830). Millsite since 1720s; 19th-century machinery. Operated for…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Johnston Peanut Butter Mill

Brundidge, Alabama

Mill opened 1929; more than 2 million jars peanut butter produced each year as staple…

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Jolly Mill Park

Pierce City, Missouri

ON NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Jolly Mill Park is a privately supported recreational and…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Langdale Mill

Valley, Alabama

The younger of the 2 oldest mills, built 1866. Originally made lap blankets, later became…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ledyard Water-Powered Up-Down Sawmill

Ledyard, Connecticut

Eleven-acre park with 1870 up and down sash-type sawmill that was restored to operating condition…

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Old Excelsior Mill

Burlington, Kansas

In early Coffey County history, farmers brought their wheat to this well-known Burlington landmark situated…

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Old Mill and Elevator

Caldwell, Kansas

The Old Mill and Elevator was originally built as a flour mill in the 1880s…

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Old Mill Dam

Fredonia, Kansas

Scenic old mill dam, now part of the Fredonia electrical plant and mill dam park.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Riverdale Textile Mill

Valley, Alabama

Built in 1866. Building extends over Chattahoochee River and therefore resides in both Alabama and…

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Schonoff Dutch Mill

Wamego, Kansas

The Schonoff Dutch Mill towers over beautiful Wamego City Park, the perfect place for picnicking…

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Shepherd Sawmill - Jolly Mill Park

Pierce City, Missouri

The Shepherd family has operated sawmills in this area for many years. The family built…

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The Old Mill

Oxford, Kansas

The Old Mill was built in 1874 by D.N. Cook and John Hewitt. A 3…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

The Old Mill - Vogel Windmill

Orange City, Iowa

This replica of a Holland mill demonstrates how paint pigments were ground using wind power.…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Wapsipinicon Mill

Independence, Iowa

This 1867 gristmill, one of the largest in the state, is located on the beautiful…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Watkins Wollen Mill State Historic Site

Lawson, Missouri

Daily tours of the 19th century woolen mill and Watkins home. Living history and heirloom…

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