Quick Summary: 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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1. Asylum Point Lighthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Asylum Point Lighthouse | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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2. EAA - The Spirit of Aviation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

EAA - The Spirit of Aviation | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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3. Military Veterans Museum and Education Center

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Military Veterans Museum and Education Center | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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4. Menominee Park Zoo

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Menominee Park Zoo | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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5. New Moon Cafe

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New Moon Cafe | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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6. Ardy & Ed's Drive-In

Ardy & Ed's Drive-In | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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7. Oshkosh Public Museum

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Oshkosh Public Museum | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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8. Paine Art Center and Gardens

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Paine Art Center and Gardens | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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9. Pollock Community Water Park

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Pollock Community Water Park | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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10. Stevens Park, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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Stevens Park, Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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11. Wiouwash Trail

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Wiouwash Trail | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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12. Bare Bones Brewery

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Bare Bones Brewery | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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13. Fifth Ward Brewing Company

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Fifth Ward Brewing Company | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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14. Menominee Park

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Menominee Park | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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15. Caramel Crisp Corner

Caramel Crisp Corner | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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16. Allen Priebe Gallery

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Allen Priebe Gallery | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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17. Oaks Candy Corner

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Oaks Candy Corner | Things to Do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Oshkosh Events:
- EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh, Every July, July 21 to July 27, 2025

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