More Than a Gallery: Discover History and Local Treasures at the Mentone Arts Center

A stroll around the gallery at the arts center is always inspiring. But locals and visitors can also take in cool bits of Mentone’s past and lots of area information sprinkled throughout the center.

A vintage sign invites visitors to ask about the old hotel that once stood across the highway from the Mentone Inn.

New in the gift shop: hand-poured candles in scents inspired by our natural surroundings

Grab some brochures and plan on making some side trips while you’re in town.

Get ready for porch time! Stock up on works by regional authors.

Fronting the inventory room is a transaction window salvaged from the old Mentone Post Office.
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