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Mentor is fantastic User Rating 5 rating By Kristy Miller ( Mar 24, 2016) My family moved to Mentor a little over three years ago, and we are so happy here. We love the sense of community and the friendliness. There are lots of great places to eat here and fun things to do. I would recommend Mentor to anyone looking for a great place to live or visit. ...Read More Read Less
You're going to love our city! User Rating 5 rating By antelogarusic ( Mar 24, 2016) OK, Mentor will never be confused with South Beach but it's a great place to call home as well as visit. Mentor has an outstanding sense of community pride and t's a great place to raise a family. Mentor Schools are top notch and there are a wealth of recreational opportunities a ...Read More vailable. The City has over a dozen parks, a newly improved golf course, a marina, nature preserve, ice arena (with 2 full size rinks and a studio rink), amphitheater, 3 swimming pools and a mile-long natural sand beach - which is the largest in Ohio.History lovers can visit the James A Garfield National Historic Site.What Mentor is really known for is the shopping and dining. There are over 160 restaurants and 300 retailers to choose from. The city offers a visitors guide which you can download at visitmentor.com.Toss in the Mentor Farmers Market, Mentor Rocks Summer Concert Series, Headlands BeachFest, CityFest and other near-weekly events and it's easy to see that there is always something to do in the eastside waterfront community. Read Less
Home Sweet Mentor User Rating 5 rating By CBurs ( Mar 24, 2016) Mentor is a great place to call home. The schools are outstanding and on the cutting edge of 21st century education. The recreation department and city amenities are top notch. There is shopping and dining that is quality, never more than a few minutes away. We have beautiful par ...Read More ks in which to enjoy nature. It feels like a tight community even though we have tens of thousands of people living here. The people are kind and welcoming. I love it here. Read Less
Love the city of Mentor User Rating 5 rating By Asitkowski ( Mar 23, 2016) I love living in Mentor. It's close to everything and has a great sense of community. The schools are thriving and making smart decisions. You are close to the lake and highway and so many restaurants and stores. I feel safe living in Mentor which is huge. There are so many oppor ...Read More tunities to get involved and the cater to everyone's needs in the activities provided. I am excited to raise my family here. Read Less
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Home Sweet Mentor User Rating 5 rating By CBurs ( Mar 24, 2016) Mentor is a great place to call home. The schools are outstanding and on the cutting edge of 21st century education. The recreation department and city amenities are top notch. There is shopping and dining that is quality, never more than a few minutes away. We have beautiful par ...Read More ks in which to enjoy nature. It feels like a tight community even though we have tens of thousands of people living here. The people are kind and welcoming. I love it here. Read Less
Love the city of Mentor User Rating 5 rating By Asitkowski ( Mar 23, 2016) I love living in Mentor. It's close to everything and has a great sense of community. The schools are thriving and making smart decisions. You are close to the lake and highway and so many restaurants and stores. I feel safe living in Mentor which is huge. There are so many oppor ...Read More tunities to get involved and the cater to everyone's needs in the activities provided. I am excited to raise my family here. Read Less
Visit Mentor, OH User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I have lived in Mentor, OH for many years. This is one of the best places in the world to live if you are looking for friendly people and exciting attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the beautiful Headlands Beach State Park. Enjoy walking along the beach, going f ...Read More ishing, or traveling down bike trails. Mentor also has a dog park that is perfect for your furry family pet to play in often. There are plenty of fun things for shoppers to enjoy in Mentor too like the Great Lakes Mall or any of the other retail outlets and shops in this area. There are many good places to eat in this area from fancy restaurants to nostalgic diners like the Cruisin 50's Diner.

Mentor, Ohio is a wonderful place for all ages. There is a good school system set up in this area for young children through high school. The weather in Mentor is good. The summers are warm, perfect for outdoor picnics, and fun. The winter months are seasonally cold. This area has many fun things to do inside during the cold weather like going ice skating at the Mentor Civic Arena.

Mentor has many good historical sites that you can visit. Many older building have a lot of history in them in this part of the world. You can look at the home of the past President of the United States, James Garfield. You can also discover the Mentor Fire Museum and see antique equipment from long ago. Golf is a great past time in this area too. You can join one of many different golf clubs. Mentor, Ohio has something for everyone to enjoy. It is a great place to visit or live anytime of the year. Read Less

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mentor? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mentor Memorial Park
      Garfield Playground
      Garfield Playground
      Advent Playground
      Spring Brook Gardens Park
      John R. McMinn Memorial Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      James A Garfield National Historic Site

      Entertainment

      Jerome T. Osborne Senior Stadium
      Mentor Civic Waterpark
      Mentor Civic Amphitheater
      Mentor Civic Arena
      All about you! Entertainment
      Atlas Cinemas 16
      Round 1 Bowling Alley
      WonderCleveland

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Confectionary Cupboard
      Primos Pizza
      Subway
      Nicks Gyros

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mentor? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Mentor.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mentor a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lake Health Mentor Campus
      University Hospitals - Mentor Health Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Mentor Family Practice
      Bass Lake Child Care