Rocky Mount Mills is an 82-acre campus on the Tar River in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where historic mill grounds now include places to eat and outdoor public spaces. You can explore the site, check its campus map for parking and trails, and look at the events calendar before you go.
- Location: 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
- Setting: An 82-acre campus on the Tar River.
- History: Established in 1818; described as North Carolina’s second-oldest cotton mill.
- Recurring event: The Mill Chill – Four Miler is an annual event.
What Rocky Mount Mills Is
Rocky Mount Mills is a historic cotton-mill site developed as a campus on the Tar River. The mill was established in 1818, and the site describes it as the second-oldest cotton mill in North Carolina.
The official campus map gives the address as 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. It also shows the Tar River Trail and the river on the site plan, so you can orient yourself around the water as you plan a walk through the grounds.
Food, Drink, and Businesses at the Mills
The Rocky Mount Mills campus map identifies a range of Eat & Drink businesses, including restaurants, breweries, a coffee shop and a bottle shop.
The names on the map are Tipsy Tomato, The Rustler at The Mills, Goat Island Bottle Shop, River Walk Coffee Co., Fullsteam, HopFly Brewing Co., Bright Penny Brewing, Prime Smokehouse and Mixers. Two more Eat & Drink spaces are marked “Available Space.”
HopFly Brewing Co. and Bright Penny Brewing are shown on the map on the second floor. The same map groups The Power House, River & Twine, River & Twine Guest House and Nash County Travel & Tourism under “Stay & Play.” Business details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Events and Riverfront Spaces
Rocky Mount Mills has outdoor spaces for gathering and recreation, including a Beer Garden, River Patio, Battle Park, a lawn with a main stage, a Wiffle Ball Field and Smokestack Courtyard. The campus map labels walking and mountain biking trails at Battle Park and also shows the Tar River Trail.
The Mill Chill – Four Miler is an annual event established in 2016. Other event offerings can be free, ticketed or require registration, with the requirements stated for each event. Check the event calendar to confirm what is on the schedule and whether you need a ticket or registration.
The Power House is used as an event space for weddings, receptions, conferences and meetings. If you’re planning a broader day around town, the Rocky Mount one-day itinerary offers another way to arrange local stops.
Parking and Getting Around Rocky Mount Mills
The campus map marks parking locations with a “P” symbol, making it the clearest starting point for finding parking on site. Roads shown around the Mills include Peachtree Street, Falls Road, River Drive and West Elm Street.
Once you’re on the grounds, use the map to locate the outdoor spaces and trail connections you want to visit. It identifies both the Tar River Trail and the walking and mountain biking trails in Battle Park, along with the river itself.
Planning a Visit from the Motel
Rocky Mount Mills is a Rocky Mount outing you can plan while staying at Americas Express Inn Rocky Mount, a hotel in the same city. Start with the campus map for the address, parking locations and the site layout; then check the event calendar if you’re hoping to time your visit around a program.
Opening hours
- Monday: 7 AM–2 PM and 5 PM–9 PM
- Tuesday: 7 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday and Thursday: 7 AM–10 PM
- Friday: 7 AM–12 AM
- Saturday: 8 AM–12 AM
- Sunday: 8 AM–8:30 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Keep the Mills map handy if your plan includes both the outdoor spaces and the trail routes, as these are marked separately on the site plan.
For more ideas in town, the Rocky Mount downtown area guide covers a different part of the city.
FAQs
Where is Rocky Mount Mills?
Rocky Mount Mills is at 1151 Falls Road in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on the Tar River.
What can you do at Rocky Mount Mills?
You can visit its dining businesses and outdoor spaces, including the Beer Garden, River Patio and Battle Park. The site plan also shows the Tar River Trail and walking and mountain biking trails.
Is parking available at Rocky Mount Mills?
The campus map marks parking locations with a “P” symbol. Use the map to identify the marked areas before arriving.
Are events at Rocky Mount Mills free?
Some event offerings are free, while others are ticketed or require registration. Check the individual event details for requirements.