Why visit Mancelona
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Palmer Park and Railroad Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; February lows average 10°F, and about 132 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mancelona
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mancelona
Mancelona is a village in the Northern Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Part of Mancelona Township, the village is located within Antrim County. Its population was 1,344 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mancelona, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes7
Papa K's of Mancelona
Restaurant · Pizza
308 South Maple Street, Mancelona
Mo-Su 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00
Pizza Shoppe
Restaurant · Pizza
113 West State Street, Mancelona
Mo-Fr 11:00-13:00,16:00-21:00; Sa,Su 16:00-21:00
Shirley's Cafe
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
528 South Williams Street, Mancelona
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Bojack's Bake Shop & Cafe
Cafe
102 West State Street, Mancelona
Mo-Sa 07:30-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Where to stay1
Antrim Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
530 South William Street, Mancelona
History
In 1869, Perry Andress established a homestead in the area, naming it after his daughter, Mancelona Andress. Two years later, the Township of Mancelona was established, and named after her as well. In 1872, an extension of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was extended through the area, and a station called Mancelona was established.
From the History section of Mancelona, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Mancelona
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 11°F | 2.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 10°F | 1.5 in | 24.8 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 16°F | 1.7 in | 13.7 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 29°F | 2.9 in | 6.8 in |
| May | 65°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 55°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 36°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 17.1 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 18°F | 2.2 in | 29.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kalkaska (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Antrim County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Antrim County Airport (ACB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bellaire 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Kalkaska 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Central Lake 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Elk Rapids 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- East Jordan 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Boyne City 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Grayling 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Traverse City 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Charlevoix 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Greilickville 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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