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1. Asylum Point Lighthouse
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2. EAA - The Spirit of Aviation
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3. Military Veterans Museum and Education Center
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4. Menominee Park Zoo
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Kids & Family Fun
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5. New Moon Cafe
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Nearby Food & Drink
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6. Ardy & Ed's Drive-In
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7. Oshkosh Public Museum
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8. Paine Art Center and Gardens
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Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Pollock Community Water Park
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Kids & Family Fun
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10. Stevens Park, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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11. Wiouwash Trail
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12. Bare Bones Brewery
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Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Fifth Ward Brewing Company
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Nearby Food & Drink
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14. Menominee Park
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Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Caramel Crisp Corner
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16. Allen Priebe Gallery
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Museums & Culture for Couples
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17. Oaks Candy Corner
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Kids & Family Fun
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Located at the point where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago in Winnebago County in Wisconsin, Oshkosh is a friendly town that has its origins in the lumber industry in the mid-1800s. The town boasts a variety of things to see and do for the whole family, from historic sites and cultural activities to outdoor recreation and sports. Oshkosh is home to several brewing companies, where visitors can taste some of the region’s top craft beers, as well as beautiful parks and green spaces for picnicking and fun in the sun, art galleries, museums and educational centers, and water parks.
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Oshkosh Events:
- EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh, Every July, July 21 to July 27, 2025
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