James A Garfield National Historic Site

Summer may be over but there is always something fun to do in Mentor, year-round!

You already know about your favorite shopping and dining options but with nearly 300 retailers and 150 eateries, there is always more to discover. Check out the regularly updated Mentor Visitor Guide at visitmentor.com.

Mentor parks and trails come alive with color in the fall. Some of our favorites paths include the Wildwood Cultural Center, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve, and Veterans Park. Mentor has 19 public parks and 1,200 acres to explore!

There are dozens of ways to play everyday at the Mentor Community Recreation Center whether you’re looking for solo or team activities. Learn all about them at mentorrec.com.

You’ve driven by it a thousand times, but we invite you to visit the James A. Garfield National Historic Site – home of the 20th President of the United States. Admission is free! Visit nps.gov/jaga for hours of operation and more.

Black Brook Golf Course is open year round. This century old course was quite the thing in its day and it looks better than ever. Schedule a tee time at blackbrookgolf.com.

Take a driving tour of the Mentor History Trail. Learn about historic waypoints at mentorhistory.com and spend an hour or two catching up on some hometown history.

Skate in to the coolest place in town. The Mentor Ice Arena hosts open skates practically year round. Check out the open skate schedule at mentoricearena.com.

Are you over 55 and looking for something to do without the grandkids? Then be sure to check out the Mentor Senior Center which offers a wide variety of programs for like-minded fun-seeking seniors. Learn more at mentorseniorcenter.com.