- What’s the weather? June through September are the most pleasant months in Mentor, while December through February get quite a bit of snow.
- There’s always something to do in Mentor! Summary of Mentor activities
THINGS TO DO:
- Headlands Beach State Park - 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. (4 min away)
- Carol H Sweet Nature Center - 5185 Corduroy Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. (4 min away)
- Hiking/Biking – Lake County Metroparks; Buckeye Trail
- Fairport Marine Museum and Lighthouse - 129 2nd St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077 (13 min away)
- Kayak rental - Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina - 8365 Harbor Dr, Mentor, OH 44060. (13 min away)
- Golf - Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center - 8900 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060. (7 min away)
- The Holden Arboretum - 9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094 (26 min away)
- Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109 (37 min away)
- Morton Community Park – 9325 Rosemary Ln, Mentor. Nearest playground (3 min away)
- Farmpark – Lake Metroparks Farmpark is a working farm and education center located in Kirtland, Ohio. Great for kids!
LOCAL RESTAURANTS:
- Scooters World Famous Dawg House – 9600 Blackbrook Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. Casual spot for specialty hot dogs in 3 sizes, plus a wide variety of ice cream treats. (5 min away)
- Brennan’s Fish House - 102 River St, Grand River, OH 44045. Nautically themed stalwart offering typical seafood like crab cakes alongside water views. (5 min away)
- Pickle Bill’s Lobster House - 101 River St, Grand River, OH 44045. Relaxed, sit-down seafood shack with waterfront views, outdoor seating & catches prepared many ways. (5 min away)
- Noosa Bistro - 9500 Diamond Centre Dr, Mentor, OH 44060. Compact, wood-paneled wine & martini bar that serves American dishes with global influences. (8 min away)
AREA SHOPPING:
- Closest grocery store - Headlands IGA Supermarket - 4701 Corduroy Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. They also have Amazon lockers, which we recommend using if you order anything from Amazon prior to or during your stay.
- Nearest grocery delivery - Giant Eagle Supermarket - 6079 Andrews Rd, Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH 44060.
- Diamond Centre - Sam’s Club, Menards, Home Depot, Dollar Tree. A few chain restaurants too. (8 min away)
- Meijer – 9200 Mentor Ave. Also Target and other shopping in the same general vicinity. (14 min away)
RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES:
Don’t let the rain ruin your fun! Here are some fun indoor attractions.
- James A. Garfield National Historic Site - 8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. (14 min away)
- Penitentiary Glen Reservation - 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094. Great playground for kids. Nature center to explore inside on cold or rainy days. (24 min away)
- Cleveland – Aquarium, Botanical Garden, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…
FAVORITE SPOTS:
Where to watch the sunset: Most anywhere along Lake Erie has amazing sunsets!
DOG-FRIENDLY SPOTS:
- Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park - 301 Huntington Beach Dr, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077. (14 min away)
- Canine Meadow - Dog Park - 9038 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094. (28 min away)
- Dogs are permitted on the paved walking path at Headlands Beach nearby, but not on the beach itself.
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