Strand upon strand of twinkling lights seem to adorn nearly every square inch of the two-centuries-old grist mill at the historic Clifton Mill. They wind around almost every tree on site and shimmer along the walkways. They coat the covered bridge, and underneath, a carpet of red lights blanket the banks of the Little Miami River. Nearby, a miniature toy village twinkles and whirrs with life. Illuminated reindeer stamp their hooves atop a log cabin. Everywhere you look: lights. In total, Clifton Mill boasts over 4.2 million of these lights. To be sure, it’s a sight to behold. It’s this impressive display that landed Clifton Mill in a national “10Best” contest by USA Today for best public lights in the holiday display category. The Legendary Lights at Clifton Mill won second place.