About Oshkosh
An overview of the neighborhood, lake and the town of Oshkosh. We look forward to welcoming you.
Oshkosh Town
The house is located on Winnebago Lake, which is one of the great lakes of the mid-west and stretches for 200 square miles. It is one of the more shallow lakes at 21ft being the maximum depth. This means the lake is a little warmer than most for swimming in the summer. We are also located close to the town of Oshkosh a lively town with 66,000 year round residents. We are conveniently located for Oshkosh University for university visits, parents weekends or graduation celebrations of family.
We are also located close to the town of Oshkosh a lively town with 66,000 year round residents. We are conveniently located for Oshkosh University for university visits, parents weekends or graduation celebrations of family.
Stevens Park is nearby with a public tennis court. Menominee Park is close enough to walk to, and is perfect for daily walks overlooking the lake, and also has a free zoo.
The town has many activities and places to visit throughout the year from the EAA aviation museum, lake fishing, to winter ice-fishing contests.
Some of Our Favorite Destinations For Food and Drink:
Starbucks
For all the Stabucks lovers, there is one right in town for you to get your fix. 240 West Murdock Street.
Caramel Crisp
Over the past 85 years, Caramel Crisp has expanded from a tiny popcorn shop on Main Street into so much more - including a cafe with delicious breakfast food, deli-style salads and sandwiches, hot sandwiches, coffee drinks and smoothies.They have also expanded to open a candy & toy store, book store, ice cream shop, and gift shop.
200 City Center D
Planet Perk
Coffee shop and destination for healthy, locally sourced food from all day breakfast, salads to soups and chillis. Planet Perk is a community leader in repurposing old buildings and creating jobs at several Oshkosh locations. The one at City Center is closest to the house: 100 City Center C.
Culvers
A fast-food WI institution that is known for using state-raised beef and local dairy farmers- perfect for a burger, chicken sandwiches, fried fish, soups, salads and frozen custards and shakes- this is the place for your cravings -for all the family. You have to try this when in WI. Several locations in Oshkosh: 2270 Westowne Ave or 1580 S Koeller St.
Things To Do
EAA Aviation Museum
A wonderful aviation museum that is a central part of Oshkosh. Take the whole familiy to learn about aviation history, explore historic planes, and cockpit orientations. Located at 3000 Poberezny Road.
Each year there is also an aviation fair called Airventure (see separate entry).
Paine Art Center and Gardens
The Paine Art Center and Gardens is a preserved historic estate with a mansion and gardens located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It includes public art galleries and botanic gardens on 3 acres, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Check the calendar for many seasonal activities.
Oshkosh Public Museum
The Museum is all about discovery. Through their collections and exhibitions, thye present stories about this place called Oshkosh. The Museum is the perfect place to find inspiration in objects, images, and information that interests you. With almost 300,000 objects in the collection, from quilts to decoys to clothing and more, you are sure to discover some awesome artifact on view. Check the webiste for the latest exhibitions and attractions. Located at: 1331 Algoma Boulevard
Military Veterans Museum
The museum began with a shared dream of 5 WWII veterans. This group of men dreamed of the day there would be a museum in the East-Central part of Wisconsin dedicated to telling the stories of our Honored Veterans.
In recent years the museum has developed from what was mainly a museum of military vehicles into a museum that truly tells the stories of our military service veterans. Well worth a visit.
Location: 4300 Poberezny Road
EAA AirVenture
Action, education, innovation, and everything in between makes EAA AirVenture Oshkosh your perfect, affordable, family-friendly destination!
For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your days at Oshkosh are filled with dazzling displays of world-class aerobatics, forums and hands-on workshops, diverse aircraft spanning all eras of flight, historic evening programs, two night air shows, and much, much more.
The festival held in July each year, attracts more than 10,000 aircraft and more than 500,000 people. The upcoming dates are:
2023: July 24-30
2024: July 22-28
2025: July 21-27
Sturgeon Ice Fishing
Lake Winnebago is a popular spot for great ice fishing and in February it is the sturgeon ice fishing season. Many people drive onto the ice with their vehicles or snow mobiles, to fish the lake. One of the highlights is the "Battle On Bago"- which offers major cash prizes for Sturgeon fishing. The Batle on Bago happens the weekend of February 17-18th 2023.
Sawyer Creek Nature Trail
Located at 800-898 N Westfield St, this nature trail is perfect for a walk amongst wild flora and birds. Only a couple of miles long, ot lops back to the beginning. There is the Pollock Community Water Park located next door to make a day of it!
There is a website that features upcoming events in Oshkosh, which may help to plan your trip: https://www.visitoshkosh.com/events/
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