Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Lantermans Mill in Youngstown
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Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, US
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Phone: +1 330-740-7115
Site: http://www.millcreekmetroparks.o...
Site: http://www.millcreekmetroparks.o...
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–5PM
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–5PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:10AM–5PM
Comments (188)
This is a wonderful place to spend time. I went there a few times during the 2 weeks I was in the area. They have a gift shop with framed photos of the mill and waterfall as well as the covered bridge over Mill Creek and part of Mill Creek Park which has the Silver Suspension Bridge dating back to 1895 and other waterfalls and lots of hiking trails. The old mill is well worth the trip through to watch it in action. Very fascinating.
Lantermans mill and Mill Creak Park are fantastic. A wonderful asset to the Youngstown area. We hike its trails almost every week. Worth the visit.
Such a stunning and picturesque old mill. Glad to see funding was raised to restore and preserve this piece of history. A covered bridge was also built in 1988. Got there early and they wasnt open until 10:00 am, but was able to view everything outside. They also have outside restroom facilities available.
We seen on your website that you were open on Sunday for tours! We drive 2 hours to see the mill and the inside of it! We tried calling the # and of course, no answer! Your hrs are posted beside the door! You need to update your hours and be there when you say your open! Gas is not CHEAP by no means to drive 2 hrs to find the doors are locked! We were not happy at all....there were other people there as well trying to call and , no answer!! 😡
Love the mill creek park system!
Love learning about the history of places I get to visit, cute little gift store as well for a cold drink or treat after hiking the gorgeous trails!
It’s a beautiful place to spend time with family. The Walking trails shaded and easy to walking on the hot day. The covered bridge is beautiful views on both side.
Love the sights and the history!!! Such a neat place to visit!
Really nice place to visit. Look out at falls on balcony, walk trail looking over water.
Very nice and peaceful. Bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner, but they were open so I was grateful.
We love the Old Mill in Mill Creek Park. The trails surrounding the area are a great place for hiking to improve your health. We are thankful to have such a wonderful park in our community.
It is a beautiful place, with historical mill, covered bridge and lots of great hiking trails.
Beautiful scenery, hiking trails, parking can be an issue
Very interesting seeing and reading about the mill. On one floor there are also bees that honey is collected from.
Crazy cool place to walk or jog, they have a long bridge/walk way going down the creek that turns into a hiking trail with huge cave like rocks hanging over the right side of you with the creek rushing on the left.
Worth going down to the lower floor to see the actual wheel. $2 per person for non residents.
Nestled between neighborhoods lays this historical gem and beautiful natural area. A nice detour to get away from it all for an hour or two.
Beautiful setting and gorgeous trails.
Beautiful old mill with lots of scenery and picturesque views!
This is an incredible Youngstown gem. Easy to find, plenty of parking & the park is always clean. This place is a must see anytime of year, but I highly recommend fall! The mill is also open certain days for you to see inside of it and shop around for gifts. I love it!
This place is fantastic. They do a very nice job in keeping this place very well maintained. Admission price was only $2 for both my wife and I. Nice little gift shop. Worth stopping by if you are in the area. The employee was more than happy to answer any questions.
What a wonderful find in Youngstown. The mill and the park are a site to see. .75: cents for kids and 2.00 for non-residents. Definitely worth seeing.
Beautiful scenery! Wish we were able to go in it but it’s closed for the season.
This mill is an amazing place to visit. It is still used to grind flower, and it it worth a special trip just to see. As an added treat, hike from the mill along the East Gorge Trail to the suspension bridge, cross over, and hike back towards the mill. After crossing the covered bridge, you end up back at Lantermans Mill. This two mile loop is one of the very best trails in Ohio. There are rock ledges, boardwalks, waterfalls, and much more.
Very nice to go and take a walk with the family. Just not really stroller friendly.
Its as beautiful as ever especially with the fall colors.Subtle Christmas bows adorn the path and the walls of theold mill. Then the covered bridge just upstream is really charming. Mill creek park is a treasure.
Beautiful. So much to do. The water wheel was fun to watch. This was my first and not going to be my last time there. Make sure you make a day of it. There is allot to see. Wear your hiking boots. ❤️❤️
This place is great, but take that with a grain of salt, as I am 100% biased. This mill was built by my great great great great great grandpa ( or something like that). Basically, I am related to German lanterman. But with that out of the way: man, this place is cool. The guy there who talks has some of the nicest boots I have ever seen. Plus, he is a very cool guy. Whenever we come here, he always talks about something new, and always ha something interesting to say. It is also incredibly cheap, youll probably lose more money on gas than anything. It cost 5 dollars for a group of 4 to walk around the place. There is also very cool store filled with weird stuff I have never seen anywhere else. The re is also a bee hive display on the top floor, which, while kind of out of place, is still pretty cool. I highly recommend this place, probably more than anywhere else I have gone too.
While this was a really fantastic experience and a great education.
Favorite place to spend the day! So many beautiful things to see.
I had the opportunity to visit the Lanterman’s mill, I highly recommend going to the inside Mill tour as it will explain the history of the entire park and the mill. The area is beautiful!!!
Great walking/ hiking trails, very beautiful in the winter
Main issue I have is it has bad hours to view the inside. But it is a beautiful spot in a dirty town. Get some fresh air and visit
This is a great mill and a great park. I went here and was immensely satisfied neither my experience. I drove up here, parked in the parking lots t, and walked down to the mill. The mill was very historic, being completely made out of wood. After looking at the mill for a while, I walked along a trail which took me to a covered bridge. I walked across the bridge and then walked along a trail along the other side of the river that the bridge crossed. I walked along this trail and it took me to a spot where I was across from the mill on the other side of the river. From here, I could see the mill and it’s large wheel, but I could also see the waterfall in front of the mill. I was particularly surprised that the river flowed on a large rock sticking out in the air before turning into a waterfall. The trail ended at the spot I just described, so I walked back to the covered bridge and the mill. Once I got back to the mill, I walked own another trail past the mill and other the bridge that goes above the park. This trail went past the bridge and along the river valley down to the river. It was a very nice trail, and I really enjoyed it. After I got to the end of the trail by the river, I turned around and went back to my car and drove away from the mill and park, satisfied with my experience. I gave this mill and park five stars because the park is very scenic and has nice hiking trails. The mill is also pretty.
Beautiful and historic building and mill, Beautiful trails and great for pictures.
Beautiful spot. Ample parking, nice area for walking. Mill decorated for Christmas was especially wonderful.
Not to be missed. Also, the $1 tour of the functioning mill is great.
Im relaxing place to enjoy the waterfall and see a bit of local history with the fully opperational mill
We loved the trail to the water. So beautiful!
Great restoration to a working mill from the 1800s. Coarse ground cornmeal and buckwheat available for purchase.Nice view of the falls and there is a covered bridge a hundred feet from the mill.
Lanterns Mill is beautiful from Spring into Fall when the leaves are changing color. The covered bridge beside it is really nice to walk across and there are tons of photo opportunities. The gift shop is amazing. The mill is a must see as well as Fellowship Gardens.
I like coming here alot. So many different trails and sights.
Easy hiking and great photo opportunities. Definitely worth a visit.
Scenic areas with nice waterfalls all over
Very fun and interesting!
Great place for a romantic date in the fall., There is a beautiful park here in the middle of a city, where you would never expect such a place. mature trees a steel bridge and of course a working milll.
Lantermans Mill is such a treasure. The staff was so welcoming and knowledgeable! The family has so much fun! This place is a must see for residents and visitors alike!
Very beautiful with lots of history.
Lovely little gem hidden in Ohio with nice views. Pleasant trail views.
Always beautiful, but especially at Christmas
The mill and surrounding gardens and park are quite pretty. We received a partial off-season tour from a very friendly staff member. It was very interesting to hear the history and view the inside structures of the building. We also took a walk on the trails and enjoyed the woods and views of the water and flowers, fences, benches... a peaceful and relaxing day. A few of the best views for pics are from the bridge looking down at the mill and waterfall... along the trails looking through the trees toward the back of the mill... and under the bridge looking through the wrought iron at the ivy covered side and front of the building. There are other parks in the area, too, for walking or picnicking...
When Im in Youngstown and want to take a relaxing walk, this is where I go. No matter the season, this park is beautiful. The trails allow you to see all the angles of the mill and waterfall easily and offer shade and sun both. Parking for the mill is free and very close, so if you want to visit when its working and giving tours, it is a great choice. I hope we continue to preserve this amazing attraction.
Step back in time for a brief moment and see the the water wheel spin. I love the sound of the water and the gears. We purchased some buckwheat in the gift shop. It made the best pancakes! It is a beautiful place with beautiful trails to explore. My family cant wait to go back.
The mill wasnt working when we went, but it is still a cool place to check out. For the money (its super cheap) you get a little guided tour, then are allowed to walk around as you like. Even when the mill isnt running you can see the water wheel turning, which is cool. Kids might get a little bored, but mine were troopers. You can buy milled grain (corn, wheat, buckwheat) that they made in the mill here, too.
Loved the history that this mill gives you. Great people running it. Great tourist attraction. Recommend to see.
What an awesome park!! Our friend was visiting from out of town and we took her to the park and she loved it.
My girlfriend and I rode the Harley 80+ miles to get here. It was excellent. The whole Mill was really cool. We appreciated everything that went into this. It was $2 total to tour the Mill. Staff was really friendly and informative. So Cool !!! Thanks
Beautiful view and hiking trails. The mill was built in the 1700s and returned to grinding flour and corn meal bask in the 80s. When it was rebuilt, they room care to keep the original style. Historic items on the first floor and upstairs and if you go down 5 flights you can view the water mill working and grinding the flour
Most beautiful place
This place is Amazing and Michelle was a great tour guide. Really enjoyed our visit.
Very neat and fascinating place! If youre in the area its definitely some place to check out if youre the least bit interested in history. The cost to get in was only $2 which we were surprised by. The surrounding park and trails were really calming and serene as well!
Lantermans Mill and the gorge are beautiful relics of the past; the former, a grist mill from the 1800s and the latter, a leftover from the glaciation of 30,000 years ago. The East Gorge trail will take you alongside of both for a hike or a stroll, whichever pace and distance you choose, where the sights and sounds of nature abound.
What a wonderful find while in the Youngstown area! The hiking trails were great to explore. The mill and waterfall were absolutely beautiful!! Its an area so rich in history. A hidden gem!
Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill! Wonderful free event! Really cold, though!
Great place to take the family. For a fun and senic view especially in the fall. Great for taking outdoor photos if you enjoy photography and also great place to walk pets. If you love the outdoors and seeing new things and you are adventures this is the place to go.
Absolutely beautiful. Nice walking trails and a pretty waterfall.
Very beautiful and peaceful.
A familys memories .. honestly you need to experience this first hand.. words cant put in to Perspective Enjoy it makes a memories get dirty get wet good love it
Really enjoyed the trails! Very clean and everyone was friendly. The path was shaded for the most part making the hot weather more tolerable.
Absolutely amazing and beautiful scenery.the Mill is incredible and this destination is well worth the visit.highly recommended you visit.plenty of parking lot and a great variety of trials to walk.you can even cross the bridge which offers great views of the mill
It a fun walk through the woods...great for the kids and dog...its beautiful
I am moving to fort wayne next month and would love to come see it and take a tour since my family founded it. I tried calling and left a message! Hopefully someone can get back to me
Lanterman’s Mill was built in 1845 by German Lanterman and Samuel Kimberly.
This place is a Youngstown gem. One of the best places in Ohio to visit. There are spectacular walking trails that go in multiple directions along the creek and through the woods.
Beautiful area and well maintained area.
Beautiful park!
Great views. Great historical sure. Price is very minimal to get in the mill. The falls are beautiful and the gorge nearly breathtaking.
Wonderful educational experience and beautiful surroundings
My family has been going here for years! They always have different events that are good for all ages. The mill is amazing and the surrounding views are spectacular!
Fantastic place to go for a walk and enjoy nature.
Isaac Powers and Phineas Hill established Lantermans Mill site in 1799. The first gristmill in the Western Reserve was built with round logs. Eli Baldwin replaced the first mill with a larger frame structure in 1823. In 1843, Baldwins mill was destroyed in a flood. Today you can still see a remnant of Baldwins old mill. About 500 feet downstream, there rests one of Baldwins buhrstones.German Lanterman and his brother-in-law Samuel Kimberly built the present mill in 1845 to 1846 with 80 men and 20 teams of horses.Lantermans Mill originally had an overshot waterwheel but was converted to turbines before it ceased operations in 1888. The mill did not function again and fell into a deteriorated condition. In 1982 the Mill Creek Park activated plans to restore the mill and place it back into operation.Today, Lantermans Mill presents one of the most spectacular scenes in Ohio. Located next to a 23 natural waterfall, the mill stands 6 1/2 stories tall. The lower 4 stories are laid with cut sandstone. This massive stone foundation supports the upper 2 1/2-story frame structure. The exterior of the framed portion is covered with naturally weathered lap siding. The numerous windows are 12 over 8 double-hung. The mill was originally built for a 14 waterwheel and that presently powers the mill. The waterwheel is located inside the mill on the lowest level. The water is channeled into the mill via a millrace that has its sluice gates just above the 4 dam that is about 30 yards behind the natural waterfall. The dams construction secures an ample water supply. The water flows through the millrace into the mill, over the waterwheel and exits at the lowest level under the building.Presently the millstones grind whole-wheat flour, cornmeal and buckwheat that are sold at the mills store. Lantermans Mill is open May 1 through October 31, Tuesday through Friday 10-5, and Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 11-6. Tours of the mill are available for a nominal fee.One of the most spectacular scenes in Ohio, the Lantermans Mill is a wonderful experience. There are trails surrounding the mill and a replica covered bridge at the site. (Bresko; Darbee; Lantermans Mill.).
Nice clean really good walking area with a history very picturesque excellent for wedding pictures hopefully the park service will keep this up and keep the drug trafficking from ruining a great area
Absolute treasure trove of history, been here 5 times now and everytime I love it even more!
Epic sight for pics and hiking!
Was closed because of it being a Monday, but even then it is a beautiful place.
We love going to mills and this is the best one we have ever seen. Very friendly staff and very helpful. The parking lot is under construction but we called and good directions.
Quiet scenic area. Watch the waterfall and visit inside when open
Beautiful hidden treasure!
Its always a nice experience. The staff is friendly and the view is like that right out of a post card
Gorgeous hiking opportunities, the historic mill is fascinating, the waterfall is beautiful, and covered bridge fans will love theirs!
We had a good time. The trails were very clean and easy to navigate.
What a fun place. Beautiful scenery. Great walking trails. Dont miss it.
A beautiful place. Nicely maintained@
Outstanding example of a working 19th century grist mill located in a beautiful setting within Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio
My family and I loved how clean and maintained the park was. The Mill was fantastic and staffed by knowledgeable people. I always wondered what it would be like inside of a working Mill.
This is a must visit park. The mill is gorgeous and there a a few unique bridges and Beautiful gardens
One of the true gems of Youngstown. Breathtaking views and great walking trails!
Lovely views of falls and mill, combined with extensive hiking trails. Plenty of parking available.
Beautiful love the falls we went in the mill last year and the lady was awesome we come here at least 20 times a year love it
Beautiful during every season!
Great place to take your family .
This is a one of a kind, and must visit if you are in the area.
Beautiful trails and falls. Also has a nice covered bridge perfect for photo opps.
Nice and quiet place for a walk on the trail. A must visit place during fall.
We love it here. Family always has a good time.
Beautiful part of Mill Creek park! The mill is fun to visit too, but the hours are hard to work with.
Great place to visit & explore especially during the fall when the leaves change.
Very well maintained, and friendly staff. Will definitely be back for more trail walking.
Loved the clear trails and views! Great for a family walk!
Beautiful fall afternoon and a lovely hike along Millcreek.
Beautiful, lots of trails and waterfalls
Absolutely one of my favorite parks . this place is very large and so beautiful
Beautiful place in Mill Creek Park!
Always a beautiful spot, no matter what time of year you visit.
I liked it. Need to come back when we have more time to explore.
Really interesting and beautiful plus it still works
Was a real nice time really enjoyed the covered bridge
Beautiful views. Good walking trail.
The best mill to get engaged at in all of Youngstown
Awesome place for pictures
I love the sounds of the water and the cover of the trees, not to mention the wildlife
Awesome, it is really cool
Amazing display of early American craftsmanship!
Lovely views and friendly staff.Worth repeat visits!
Great walk with my pup🐶💕
Beautiful views. Great for nature lovers.
Beautiful. Great area for hiking
Great park experience with a nice gift shop.
Nice view
Beautiful tree ! Great place to take the family!
Love, love, love the mill always have always will.
Eagle flew over are heads and landed.
Quiet and peaceful... perfect place to relax
Theve kept it in good shape. Grandpa would be proud.
Great place to escape
Nice rustic piece of history
Great place to visit year around
Amazing place for family walk and relax
Love it/must see place!!!
Great place to walk and do Pokemon go
I love hiking throw there
This is my get away from the world love this place ❤️💙
Yeah very nice park
Famous part of mill creek park, interesting
Beautiful part of Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek is an Ohio hidden treasure 🥰
Beautiful!
Not so great
After rains fell heavy one day earlier
Scenic.
It was beautiful!
Very beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely stunning.
Best place in the world.
Beautiful place for exploring
Good for hiking and running
So beautiful and peaceful
Beautiful will be back this fall
Always a treat to visit.
This place was amazing...
Awesome view from bridge
Beautiful
Great history for the family.
A place where history and future unite.
Had a wonderful time!
Historical Setting for Christmas Crafts
A must see when in the Valley!
Great place to visit
Very nice Mill👍
Awesome.
Fun
Great and beautiful landmark to visit in the Youngstown area.
Its beautiful
Nice local history
Beautiful
Youngstown. Ohio state
Great view of the mill and waterfall
Beautiful place
Total reviews rating 4.9
188 Reviews for Lantermans Mill 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-09Didnt realize of all the years visiting the area of the mill and the park that the mill was actually a working mill! We stepped inside to check out the inside and found that there is the ability to walk around the inside of the building and get a small glimpse into history. The entry fee is very small, there is a pamphlet that provides you with information and there are several floors you can visit to see the action.
Review №2
2022-06-12This park has an easy walk down a couple paths along the river. The mill is open during the week, so we missed that on the weekend. You can check out three bridges if you are into that thing. There are several picnic tables and charcoal grills for grilling. We enjoyed the low impact walks along the river regardless of the other features.
Review №3
2021-07-27If youd like to see a fully functioning mill from 19th Century America, this is the place to go. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and each floor of the mill has exhibits showing its history. You can also see real tools from the mills heyday and learn about the technology of the mill itself. Theres also a walking path outside of the mill that Im sorry I didnt get to explore.
Review №4
2022-02-22Its Flooded, the trail by dam Feb 22 2022. What a sight and all that natural energy just roaring. Good times
Review №5
2021-11-29A great place to visit and experience a piece of Youngstown history. Take in the views and sounds of the waterfall.
Review №6
2021-07-18I am not an outdoorsy kind of person in my middle age. However - I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my time spent here. From the trails - to the historical plates and pointers to read. . .just sp much to enjoy here.
Review №7
2022-03-07Beautiful spot in Mill Creek Park no matter the season!!
Review №8
2020-09-28Other than the ugly trees-of-heaven dotting the hillside, this is a really nice scenic area. The mill is closed now for season, but it’s location on the hill by the river is very nice for photographs, as was obvious by the number of people queuing to have their pictures taken there and around the nearby covered bridge. The bridge for the road is currently closed to pedestrians, so you can’t get that view of the mill and waterfall/river but no problem. Now that autumn is here and the foliage will be changing, it’s the perfect time to go out and enjoy the colours and serenity of nature. Cheers.
Review №9
2022-06-26I love coming here. The scenes are beautiful. Take your family and enjoy nature.
Review №10
2020-01-28Great stop for the afternoon or even the holidays. Admission is only $1 if you are from the area and that includes a tour of the mill and access to inside of the building. We have been to the mill several times and the last time we were there we got to witness them turning on the wheel wow we were downstairs. Was an awesome experience. You can find a full review of this location on our website and YouTube channel.