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The Red Mill is situated on the west side of Main Street in Clinton, N.J., and is one of the most photographed spots in New Jersey. Across the street, near the bridge’s end, you’ll find a charming gallery showcasing local artists’ renditions of the mill. The cafe by the water is a fantastic spot for a meal, though it gets crowded; it’s best to visit during off-peak hours.
Make sure to explore the mill by taking their tour. The knowledgeable staff will guide you through its history. If you love the location, you can even have your wedding here. There was a wedding happening at the back when we visited. The bride and her entourage arrived in a van and passed by us. Not wanting to intrude, we avoided the back area for photos. This place offers views, perfect for creating reflection shots.
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Clinton New Jersey
Our favorite display while visiting the Hunterdon Art Museum next to the Red Mill in Clinton, New Jersey.
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center Street
Clinton, New Jersey 08809-1303
Tel. 908-735-8415
E-mail Them
Gallery Hours Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Members are always FREE
Adults: $7
Seniors/Military/Students: $5
Children under 12: FREE
The Red Mill is a four-story structure beside the South Branch Raritan River at 56 Main Street in Clinton, New Jersey. Constructed around 1810, this edifice initially served as an industrial gristmill. Over the years, it has been utilized for various purposes, including as a wool processing facility, a peach basket manufacturing site, and a textile mill.
Historically known as the David McKinney Mill, it was recognized for its agricultural and commercial significance by being added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 8, 1974. By 1995, it was also acknowledged as a contributing feature of the Clinton Historic District. Today, it forms part of the Red Mill Museum Village, an open-air museum formerly the Clinton Historical Museum.
Photograph the Red Mill in Clinton in a unique way that has never been done before. The Red Mill is one of our state’s most photographed and painted locations. How can you do it differently?
This relatively quick stop should be paired up with another location if you want to stay busy all day. You can pair this up with Blairstown, N.J., Lakota Wolfe Preserve, or stop on your way to the Poconos or Lambertville, depending on your direction of travel. Don’t head here without your tripod, neutral density filter, and circular polarizing filter. A good wide-angle lens will work at this picturesque location. Of course, you must do this long exposure for the milky water effect.
Remember, when shooting from the bridge on a long exposure, you have to wait until there are no cars on the bridge to vibrate it and ruin your shot. That’s not hard to do. It’s a beautiful, quiet location.
Restaurants:
This is where we eat.
The Clinton House is located at:
2 West Main Street
Clinton, New Jersey 08809
theclintonhouse@comcast.net
The Red Mill is located on W. Main Street in Clinton, N.J.
Red Mill’s hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11-5. Check thier website for any updates.
PARKING:
Downtown Timed Hourly Parking Locations:
Main Street and East Main Street: There is a 2-hour parking limit from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding Holidays.
Lower Center Street and the Lower Center Street Municipal Parking Lot: 3-hour limit parking 8 am until 6 pm Monday through Saturday, excluding Holidays.
Downtown 24-Hour Parking Locations: Municipal Complex Parking Lot at 43 Leigh Street, Clinton Fire House Parking Lot (north side of the parking lot numbered spaces only), Water Street Municipal Parking Lot and the Clinton Community Center Parking Lot off of Halstead Street.
Untimed On-Street Parking – Halstead Street, Center Street and West Main Street.
Please park in designated marked parking spots only.
Overtime Parking Fine – $25.00
Spruce Run recreation area – 68 Van Sickles Road, Clinton, N.J.
THE SWIM AREA IS CLOSED FOR 2026, due to harmful algal blooms.
Surrounded by the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, Spruce Run Recreation Area is popular for picnicking, camping, boating, fishing and many year-round outdoor experiences.
The website says camping, but there is no link to camping. It also still says Murphy is the governor at the time of writing.
Hampton Inn Clinton
16 Frontage Drive, Clinton, New Jersey, 08809, USA, Opens new tab
