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Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago from the west. The population was 66,083 at the 2010 census. The city is located adjacent to and partially within the Town of Oshkosh.
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1. EAA Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 692 reviews
Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the site of the world's largest aviation event (EAA AirVenture) the Museum is one of the most extensive aviation attractions in the world, a year-round destination for the entire family. Come and explore our world-class displays and galleries. Marvel at aviation innovations in our collection of more than 200 historic airplanes. Spend time in one of our four movie theaters. Take a ride in a vintage airplane at Pioneer Airport-a real working aerodrome right out of the "golden age" of aviation. Witness a piece of history in the Eagle Hangar, our tribute to World War II aviation and get "hands on" in the KidVenture Gallery, our exciting interactive gallery for kids of all ages!
Reviewed By donfey - The Villages, United States
The Museum at EAA's World Headquarters is a history, aviation buffs must see. And, the gift shop will satisfy your desire for mementos or gifts. The Experimental Aircraft Association is the best organization going for the support of private (General Aviation) pilots, and is not limited to home-built aircraft. The extensive collection of WWII bomber art is, all by itself, worth the visit!
2. On the Loos Cruises, LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Relaxing Paddlewheel Riverboat cruises along the Fox River and into scenic Lake Butte Des Morts accompanied by appetizers & beverages
3. Fire Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
We are a relaxing and fun paint your own pottery studio located in Downtown Oshkosh! We do offer wood sign painting, life casting, camps, and other scheduled events so check our schedule on our website for more information on these offerings. For paint your own pottery you can stop in at any time, no reservations required, and choose a piece to paint (we have over 400 to choose from). Our pricing includes the paint and the firing and ranges from $10-$75, the average child spends $16 and the average adult spends $25. We can show you a variety of techniques and ideas to make your piece a masterpiece. We fire your piece and it will be ready in approximately a week, if it is done early though we can send you a text and let you know it is finished! All dishes are food and drink safe and can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! These is no age requirements for pottery painting, you can be 1-101 and have fun and we are always capturing baby handprints on platters or mugs. Shipping is also available for out of town guests.
Reviewed By Talamb23
I had so much fun creating my gnome. The staff was super friendly and sooo helpful getting the creative juices flowing! Can’t wait to see the finished product after it’s been fired and painted! What a perfect way to spend a morning with my daughter and mother in law!
4. Oshkosh Public Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
5. Wiowash Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Jdbast900
We actually started on the Hortonville end, biked the entire 20-mile trail to Oshkosh and then back again. Wildlife sightings included sand hill cranes and Canadian geese, one deer. The trail is really well maintained and goes through farms and woods and over water. Surface is largely crushed stone, in some places hard-packed dirt that could turn muddy in a rain but was perfect the day we biked. A couple of nasty holes, but they’re avoidable. Very few changes in elevation, and even those few were gentle slopes. We were out on a Saturday afternoon; other bicyclists and runners and dog- and kid-walkers were out, but the traffic was not at all heavy and everyone is really pleasant. For a beautiful bike ride, you cannot go wrong with this trail.
6. The Backlot Comedy House
7. Menominee Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By sassynesswithasmile - Atlanta, United States
Peaceful park with paved walking and bike paths on Lake Winnebago. There's a beach, playground, tennis, pickle ball, fishing, boating with kayak and canoe rentals. There is picnic areas with lots of green space. Menominee Park Zoo is also located in the park and has free admission (donations accepted) The 8 acre zoo is very well maintained and has llamas, goats, peacocks, badgers, wolves, otters, turkeys, opossums, an albino raccoon ( a first for me), a beautiful chatty macaw and other animals. We enjoyed our visit to the park so much we agreed it was well worth the 1.5 hour drive from Milwaukee. Take a drive thru downtown Oshkosh and see if you can spot all 20 mini murals painted outside of various buildings. (a map of the mural locations can be found online)
8. Paine Art Center and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
The Paine Art Center and Gardens is a historic estate with art galleries and display gardens, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The historic Paine estate serves as a multi-faceted museum for learning and inspiration. The museum preserves the mansion, surrounding architectural structures, and many of the interiors as they were created by founders Nathan and Jessie Kimberly Paine. Selections from the museum's art collection, much of which was acquired by Nathan and Jessie, are featured in the many rooms and settings of the estate. Outdoors, the Paine maintains and enhances numerous display gardens as "galleries" of horticulture with varied designs and thousands of plant specimens. In addition, the museum presents a wide variety of changing art exhibitions, from historical to contemporary, within the estate's galleries and gardens. The Studio, located on the house's lower level, offers "hands on" activities about architecture, art, and gardens for people of all ages.
Reviewed By Cosmopolitan234291
Love the Nutcracker Display during the Christmas season. This year shared it with my granddaughters that loved going there too. The spring flower gardens are very beautiful too. Truly special place to visit.
9. Grand Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
The Grand Oshkosh is a historic opera house located at the corner of High Avenue and Market Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It was built in 1883, and has since undergone two renovations. The first renovation took place during the 1980s and the second in 2009. The theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The Grand is owned by the City of Oshkosh and leased to and operated by the non-profit Oshkosh Opera House Foundation.
Reviewed By Sangeeta819 - North Chicago, United States
We saw 4 Phantoms and were very pleased with their performance.Great music ,charming stage presence and good musicians.
10. Oshkosh Farmers Markets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Approx. 130 vendors Saturday mornings at the Downtown/Summer Market bring you fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, syrups, cheeses, pasture-raised meats and poultry, fish, jams and preserves. A variety of handcrafted items are also available throughout the season. Local food artisans bring fresh baked goods, candy, prepared foods and other goodies. Many eady to eat foods. Enjoy live music from 9:00 until 12:00. Find a list of Who’s Doing What, a Market Layout (updated every Friday) and our Weekly Events for a list of our popular musicians. The OSFMI is located in the 40 & 50 blocks on N Main St & 100 block of Church Ave. Best of all, it’s free!
Reviewed By dshortrn - Oshkosh, United States
Every Saturday morning during the summer months you can enjoy strolling downtown Oshkosh for the Farmer's Market. There is so much for the entire family to enjoy, from the fruits and vegetables fresh from the farms, to live music, fresh pies and coffee, meats, food trucks, as well as exhibits with hands-on learning for the kids.
