Welcome to Mancelona! Current Highlights:
Welcome to Mancelona! We are a small town, and we're big on making people feel welcome. If you're visiting and aren't sure where to find something, just ask. Stop in at a local business or ask someone you meet along the way. Chances are they'll be happy to point you in the right direction — and probably offer a suggestion or two while they're at it. That's just the kind of community we are.
Fall is nearly here, and northern Michigan is getting ready to put on one of its best shows. As the leaves change from summer green to brilliant reds, oranges and golds, Mancelona makes a great starting point for exploring some of the area's most beautiful scenery. From quiet back roads to spectacular overlooks, there is plenty to see close to home. Check our Places to Visit page for some of our favorite destinations and make a day of it. Check Pure Michigan's statewide map for peak color updates.
There's plenty happening right here in town, too. Downtown Mancelona is growing, with new businesses joining the longtime shops, restaurants and services that have invested in our community for years. New faces and familiar ones are working side by side, bringing fresh energy to State Street while keeping the hometown character that makes Mancelona, Mancelona.
Throughout the year, the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce works with our businesses, organizations and community partners to host events, welcome visitors and bring people together. From community traditions to business events and celebrations, there's usually something going on — and we'd love to have you join us.
Looking for a business, restaurant, service or someplace to shop? Browse our Membership Directory, organized by category to make things easy. And if you don't find what you're looking for, give us a call or send us an email. We're local, we know the area, and we're happy to help.
So take a look around our website, stop into our local businesses, come to an event or spend a little time exploring. Whether you're here for an afternoon, a weekend, considering opening a business, or thinking about making Mancelona home, we're glad you're here.
We hope to see you around town!
