Sites of Interest
There are a fair few places in Millpond that absolutely no tourist should skip. One stroll through the town will take you past historic buildings, crumbling churches, bustling markets, and landmarks with stories that have outlived the people who built them.
If your curiosity leans towards the dark side, Millpond’s ghost tours come highly recommended - just check out the Trip Advisor reviews! For the best experience, we recommend booking for the spooky season, or late November, when the air is cold, the nights are long, and the stories hit deeper. But you don’t need a tour to see the grisly side of Millpond’s history; it lurks in just about every quiet corner of the town. Rather than shy away from the macabre, Millpond embraces it - it’s part of the town's fabric after all, and each tale is well worth discovering. We’ve listed a few places to get you started, but if you uncover anything yourself, be sure to tell us - Millpond loves a new story.
The Archingold Estate
Where better to start a tour of Millpond than at the Archingold Estate in Charleston. What was once the glorious mansion that our founding father Ambrose Archingold resided in is now a fully fledged museum! Explore the rich history of Ambrose Archingold as he built an empire on weapons manufacturing and ammunition trading. Learn how the Archingold bloodline turned Millpond from farmland to the industrious town you see today. A must-see for new visitors!
St Thomas’ Church
St Thomas’ Church is the oldest structure in Millpond. Built back in the early 1600s, it offered the local community a safe haven and a place of worship. Having stood proudly in the centre of town for decades, the church now stands on the fringes due to the constant expansion of the town. With the ever popular Millpond Mall looming behind it, St Thomas’ Church is now a relic to times long forgotten. But within its walls is a history of blood, betrayal and diminishing faith. Now protected as part of the Musket Museum, guests can enjoy a private tour around the ruins to get closer to its past.
Gummo™ Toy Factory
The home of a myriad of weird and wonderful creations that flood the playgrounds of Millpond and beyond. Founded by Dr Gummo, self described as the ‘mad scientist of the toy world’, the focus is on experimentation; so says their motto “If it can be imagined, it can be made! (and sold for profit)”.
Smileland Amusement Park
Now a rusty abandoned maze of decay and overgrown weeds, Smileland Amusement Park brought decades of happiness to the teens of Millpond throughout the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Often wrongly assumed to be named after the smiles on the faces of all that visited, Smileland is named after the expression your face is forced into when hitting 4Gs of force on the parks pinnacle ride - The Smile-Coaster.