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Mentone
Spend a half‑day in Mentone to see the Bell Aircraft Museum and the giant egg; no overnight stay needed.
Mentone is a tiny Indiana town at the junction of IN‑25 and IN‑19. Its main attractions are the Bell Aircraft Museum, the world’s biggest egg, and a small downtown with cafés and a library. All sights are within walking distance, so a few hours suffice.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (check)
- Airport
- SBN
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mentone911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mentone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyMentone is a low‑traffic small town; typical US rural safety applies.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSBN South Bend International Airport (About 30 min drive north on IN‑19 (check)).
- Getting aroundPark a car and walk; the town is compact.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Java Jack's$2–$3
- Street or quick mealPizza slice at Bourbon Street Pizza$5–$8
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum donation (suggested)$5
- Budget bedBudget inn or motel, a night, per personUS$30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$45 · High US$70
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SBN South Bend International Airport (About 30 min drive north on IN‑19 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mentone: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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Mar
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Park a car and walk; the town is compact.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rochester, Indiana
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Drive east on IN‑25, about 10 min
Nappanee (Amish Acres)
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Drive north on IN‑19, about 20 min
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
No hotels in town
Nearby options in Nappanee or Warsaw (≈10‑20 min drive).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–$45 excl. bed
- Mid
- $45–$70 excl. bed
- High
- $70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget inn or motel1 × 1 night × US$30 | US$30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$6 |
| Trip total≈ US$66 per person per day, bed included | US$66 |
Rooms in nearby Nappanee or Warsaw (10–20 min drive)
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Java Jack's | $2–$3 |
| Pizza slice at Bourbon Street Pizza | $5–$8 |
| Museum donation (suggested) | $5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Egg Festival dates may shift; verify the current schedule.
- Bell Aircraft Museum opens by appointment only.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US 911 emergency; nearest US consulate in Chicago.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mentone Airport to town: by car, 5 min, free (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mentone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Consider staying in Nappanee or Warsaw for budget lodging.
- Use the Mentone Airport for private rotorcraft only.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Mentone
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mentone, revision 4217194 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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