Overview
Mentone is a small town in western Kosciusko County in Northern Indiana.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Mentone
Bell Aircraft Museum
Named after Lawrence D. Bell, one of the biggest aerospace innovators of the 20th century and originally from Mentone, the Bell Museum has a large collection of aviation-related items, ranging from Air Force memorabilia …
Bell Memorial Public Library
The local library has a wide selection of media, as well as free computer and wi-fi access (no library card needed), genealogical and historical records, public fax service, and various programs throughout the year inclu…
World's biggest egg
A 10-foot high concrete egg that pays tribute to Mentone's claim as the "Egg Basket of the Midwest". There was a time where the majority of all the eggs sold in the United States came from the Mentone area, and the marke…
Mentone Egg Festival
Held on the first weekend in June each year, the Egg Festival celebrates Mentone's history as the Egg Basket of the Midwest. Events include a parade, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the crowning of Miss Mentone (and Miss…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Indiana Dunes National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SBN South Bend International Airport, South Bend — 40 mi away. Directions
- FWA Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne — 46 mi away. Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 98 mi away (major hub). Directions
Mentone is situated on the junction of Indiana 25 and Indiana 19. The Mentone Airport provides a way for owners of small rotorcraft to get in and out.
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bell Aircraft Museum, Bell Memorial Public Library
- Lunch Bourbon Street Pizza
- Afternoon World's biggest egg, Mentone Egg Festival
- Dinner Java Jack's
- Evening Bull Dog Saloon
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Mentone is situated on the junction of Indiana 25 and Indiana 19. The Mentone Airport provides a way for owners of small rotorcraft to get in and out.
Get around
Mentone is small enough to park your car somewhere and walk to wherever you need to go.
See
See Bell Aircraft Museum
Named after Lawrence D. Bell, one of the biggest aerospace innovators of the 20th century and originally from Mentone, the Bell Museum has a large collection of aviation-related items, ranging from Air Force memorabilia to a restored Huey helicopter from the Vietnam War to historical flight maps. There's also a small section devoted to the history of Mentone. The museum hosts the annual Rotors Over Mentone, a national fly-in of small rotorcraft pilots open to the public.
See Bell Memorial Public Library
The local library has a wide selection of media, as well as free computer and wi-fi access (no library card needed), genealogical and historical records, public fax service, and various programs throughout the year including movie screenings and book sales. Every last Thursday of the month, the library also has a Teen Gaming Night. Teens can hang out, play some videogames and get free soda.
See World's biggest egg
A 10-foot high concrete egg that pays tribute to Mentone's claim as the "Egg Basket of the Midwest". There was a time where the majority of all the eggs sold in the United States came from the Mentone area, and the market still has a substantial stake in the region. Every now and then, local alliances flare up due to Winlock, Washington, also having a giant egg.
Do
Do Mentone Egg Festival
Held on the first weekend in June each year, the Egg Festival celebrates Mentone's history as the Egg Basket of the Midwest. Events include a parade, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the crowning of Miss Mentone (and Miss Chick and Mr. Rooster for the younger kids), and the area's biggest egg toss competition.
- The Kosciusko County Runner's Association has numerous events throughout the year.
Buy
Shop Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty Used Bookstore
A used bookstore with all genres that lets you trade in books you own for store credit. You don't get a lot of in-store credit, but they do that to keep prices low (most books are $5 and under).
Shop Viking Liquors
A carry-out liquor store handling all your alcoholic needs. NOTE: State law forbids the sale of carry-out alcohol on Sundays
Eat
Eat Bourbon Street Pizza
Mentone's branch of a local chain of pizza places. Serving pizza, pasta bakes, pop, and a variety of appetizers.
Eat Java Jack's
A coffee, breakfast, and sandwich bar.
Eat Teel's Restaurant
A family diner serving a wide range of food with daily specials, including an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet Monday nights.
Eat Waddle's Sugar Shack
The local branch of B & K Drive-In, serving all your drive in favorites, including onion rings, milkshakes, and made in-house root beer!
Drink
Drink Bull Dog Saloon
Sports bar that also serves a variety of sandwiches.
Go next
- Following Indiana 19 south for about 20 minutes will take you to Akron.
- Going southwest (straight west from in town) on Indiana 25 for about 20 minutes will take you to Rochester.
- Taking Indiana 19 north will take you to Nappanee, home of Amish Acres.
- Traveling northeast (due east from in town) on Indiana 25 for about 10 minutes will take you to Warsaw.
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