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Mentone-indiana-from-above - An aerial view of Mentone, as seen from the northeast. | Mentone-indiana-from-above - An aerial view of Mentone, as seen from the northeast. | ||
| − | Mentone is a small town in western Kosciusko County in Northern Indiana. | + | Mentone is a small town in western Kosciusko County in Northern [[Indiana]]. |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>Travel | + | <h2 class=subheader>Travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> |
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. | 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. | ||
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2> |
| − | Mentone is small enough to park your | + | Mentone is small enough to park your vehicle somewhere and walk to wherever you need to go. |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
Mentone egg vertical - The world's largest egg is a popular tourist spot. | Mentone egg vertical - The world's largest egg is a popular tourist spot. | ||
| − | * Bell Aircraft Museum - | + | * Bell Aircraft Museum - 210 South Oak Street ☎ +1 574 353-7296 Opening Hours: Open by appointment Free will donation Named after Lawrence D. Bell, one of the biggest aerospace innovators of the 20th century and originally from Mentone and the Bell Museum has a large collection of aviation-related items, ranging from Air Force memorabilia to a restored Huey helicopter from the [[Indochina Wars|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. |
| − | * Bell Memorial Public Library - | + | * Bell Memorial Public Library - 101 West Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7234 +1 574 353-1307 Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9AM Monday - 4:55PM, Tuesday and Friday 9AM Monday - 7:55PM, closed Sunday 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 and the library also has a Teen Gaming Night. Teens can hang out, play some videogames and get free soda. |
| − | * World's biggest egg Corner of Main and Morgan Streets - Free 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 (state) | Washington, also having a giant egg. | + | * World's biggest egg Corner of Main and Morgan Streets - Free 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 of America|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 (state)|Washington]], also having a giant egg. |
<h2 class=subheader>Top Muslim Travel Tips for {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | <h2 class=subheader>Top Muslim Travel Tips for {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | ||
| − | * Mentone Egg Festival - | + | * Mentone Egg Festival - Downtown Mentone - Held on the first weekend in June each year and the Egg Festival celebrates Mentone's history as the Egg Basket of the Midwest. Events include a parade, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and 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. | *The Kosciusko County Runner's Association has numerous events throughout the year. | ||
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Shopping</h2> |
* Allen's County Market 201 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7694 A small grocery store with a deli and Hunt's Brothers Pizza. | * Allen's County Market 201 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7694 A small grocery store with a deli and Hunt's Brothers Pizza. | ||
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* Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty Used Bookstore 109 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7002 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). | * Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty Used Bookstore 109 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7002 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). | ||
| − | * Viking Liquors 112 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7159 A carry-out | + | * Viking Liquors 112 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7159 A carry-out stores handling all your needs. ''NOTE: State law forbids the sale of carry-out alcohol on Sundays'' |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>Halal | + | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Food</h2> |
| − | * Bourbon Street | + | * Bourbon Street [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] 119 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-9300 Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - 10PM Monday-Friday, 11AM Monday - 10PM Saturday and Sunday Mentone's branch of a local chain of pizza places. Serving [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas], [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pasta/ Pastas] bakes, pop, and a variety of appetizers. |
| − | * Java Jack's 111 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-1993 Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday 7AM Monday - 2PM, Tuesday 7AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - Noon, Sunday closed A coffee, breakfast, and | + | * Java Jack's 111 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-1993 Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday 7AM Monday - 2PM, Tuesday 7AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - Noon, Sunday closed A [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-coffee-from-thailand/ Coffee], breakfast, and [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] café. |
| − | * Teel's Restaurant 108 | + | * Teel's Restaurant 108 West Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-1091 A family diner serving a wide range of food with daily specials, including an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet Monday nights. |
| − | * Waddle's Sugar Shack 9398 | + | * Waddle's Sugar Shack 9398 West State Road 25 Follow Indiana 25 east. Once you get over the hill, it'll be to your left in less than a minute. ☎ +1 574 353-7597 The local branch of B & K Drive-In, serving all your drive in favorites, including onion rings, milkshakes, and made in-house root Cola! |
* Bull Dog Saloon 103 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7408 Sports bar that also serves a variety of sandwiches. | * Bull Dog Saloon 103 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7408 Sports bar that also serves a variety of sandwiches. | ||
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>News & References</h2> |
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| + | <h2 class=subheader>Travel Next</h2> | ||
*Following '''Indiana 19''' south for about 20 minutes will take you to '''Akron'''. | *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 (Indiana) | Rochester'''. | *Going southwest (straight west from in town) on '''Indiana 25''' for about 20 minutes will take you to '''Rochester (Indiana) | Rochester'''. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:48, 20 September 2024
Mentone-indiana-from-above - An aerial view of Mentone, as seen from the northeast.
Mentone is a small town in western Kosciusko County in Northern Indiana.
Contents
Travel to Mentone
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 vehicle somewhere and walk to wherever you need to go.
What to See
Mentone egg vertical - The world's largest egg is a popular tourist spot.
- Bell Aircraft Museum - 210 South Oak Street ☎ +1 574 353-7296 Opening Hours: Open by appointment Free will donation Named after Lawrence D. Bell, one of the biggest aerospace innovators of the 20th century and originally from Mentone and 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.
- Bell Memorial Public Library - 101 West Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7234 +1 574 353-1307 Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9AM Monday - 4:55PM, Tuesday and Friday 9AM Monday - 7:55PM, closed Sunday 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 and the library also has a Teen Gaming Night. Teens can hang out, play some videogames and get free soda.
- World's biggest egg Corner of Main and Morgan Streets - Free 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.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mentone
- Mentone Egg Festival - Downtown Mentone - Held on the first weekend in June each year and the Egg Festival celebrates Mentone's history as the Egg Basket of the Midwest. Events include a parade, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and 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.
Shopping
- Allen's County Market 201 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7694 A small grocery store with a deli and Hunt's Brothers Pizza.
- Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty Used Bookstore 109 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7002 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).
- Viking Liquors 112 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7159 A carry-out stores handling all your needs. NOTE: State law forbids the sale of carry-out alcohol on Sundays
Halal Food
- Bourbon Street Pizzas 119 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-9300 Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - 10PM Monday-Friday, 11AM Monday - 10PM Saturday and Sunday Mentone's branch of a local chain of pizza places. Serving Pizzas, Pastas bakes, pop, and a variety of appetizers.
- Java Jack's 111 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-1993 Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday 7AM Monday - 2PM, Tuesday 7AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - Noon, Sunday closed A Coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches café.
- Teel's Restaurant 108 West Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-1091 A family diner serving a wide range of food with daily specials, including an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet Monday nights.
- Waddle's Sugar Shack 9398 West State Road 25 Follow Indiana 25 east. Once you get over the hill, it'll be to your left in less than a minute. ☎ +1 574 353-7597 The local branch of B & K Drive-In, serving all your drive in favorites, including onion rings, milkshakes, and made in-house root Cola!
- Bull Dog Saloon 103 E Main Street ☎ +1 574 353-7408 Sports bar that also serves a variety of sandwiches.
News & References
Travel 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 (Indiana) | 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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