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Oshkosh, WI - AKA Things to Do in My Area
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items Oshkosh, WI is not a fake place where overalls used to be made. It's a city half way between Green Bay and Miwaukee. It's small city living, but big enough for me (population 67, 242)
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When You Don't Want to Cook -Local Food
When You Don't Want to Netflix and Chill - Date Ideas in the Area
When You Want Fancier Than the KPod- Local Coffee
If I Can't Wait Until Tomorrow for Amazon- Local Shopping
Bring the Whole Gang- Family Friendly Options
Parks and Recreation
When You Don't Want to Cook -Local Food
I am a horrible cook. It's on my list of things to get better at . Until then my restaurant list continues to grow.
Their crust is perfection. Their saucy is spicy. And when i ask for extra sauce I get extra sauce. Not to mention their delivery is amazingly fast and they have lots of fun sides.
Doctor Benzies Pizza
Another great choice for pizza. They have a super lunch special. Now offering delivery.
Player's Pizza & Pub
A-trip to the Midwest is not complete without a stop at Culver's. Here's a helpful hint: if you eat the basic sandwiches order a kids meal. You"ll save a ton of money, can get onion rings or cheese curds and you get a token for a free sundae after yo...
Culver's
In Oshkosh you have lots of delivery options but if you want fast go DoorDash
DoorDash
If you want cozy with a fireplace and amazing sandwiches this place is for you. From unique salads to huge platters of yummy potatoes this is a quiet place to be experienced. Also has great garlic bread.
The Chalice - Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
One of my personal favorites. They are known for their fish and steak. They have a good tenderloin. They are usually busy so get their early or be prepared to wait or call in carry out.
Jeff's On Rugby - Oshkosh, WI
Do you want broasted chicken? Check. Several types of fish? Check. Prime Rib? They even have Indian food on Tuesdays, This classic Oshkosh restaurant has been around for 50 years and although management has changed all the good stuff has stayed the s...
Parnells Place
When You Don't Want to Netflix and Chill - Date Ideas in the Area
Date ides in Oshkosh and the surrounding area. Some I haven't personally tried yet but they have excellent word of mouth.
EAA Airventure is the busiest week in Oshkosh. In fact Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world. Experimental aircraft lovers from all over the world gather for airshows, learning, and friendship every summer.
Your Official Countdown to AirVenture 2026
Whether you want to see a Broadway like show or book a ghost hunt of the building, The Grand is the place in Oshkosh to do it. Just off Main Stree it is easy to find but impossible to forget.
The Grand Oshkosh
The Paine was built as a private residence for a lumber mogul and hiis wife. Today it is a beautiful museum with 20 acres of landscaped gardens. They have different installations and events throughout the year but as a plant lover I like wandering th...
Paine Art Center & Gardens | Discover Oshkosh
If you love murals the way I do Oshkosh has a bunch and collecting them with your special someone is a romantic way to walk around downtown. For a complete detailed list of where to find these please go to the webpage listed. Be sure to find the Powe...
Explore Oshkosh's Mural Scene
The Gallery Walk is the first Saturday of the month from 6-? Downtown businesses open so that artists can display their works. There is also live music.
Oshkosh Gallery Walk
Their website didn't want to load into Benable but you can get there from here. I can't believe I haven't done this yet I've been dying to do an escape room.
Escape Oshkosh · Oshkosh, WI
This is a fun 1st date or 100th date. Adding the element of the dark and glow paint makes this silly fun . You may think the holes are simple but you'll find some quite challenging. They have a small game room as well.
Home | Glow In The Park Indoor Mini Golf
When You Want Fancier Than the KPod- Local Coffee
Coffee shops I frequent when I go out
Great place in the morning or any time of day for coffee and a light menu. perfect atmosphere for a first date or to sit and chat with friends.
New Moon Cafe
Starbucks, need I say more? Oshkosh has four including the one inside Target.
🔎 Starbucks Oshkosh - Google Search
One of the newer but very popular coffee establishments in Oshkosh.Just off Highway 41 at 9th Ave.
Oshkosh WI Scooter's Coffee
If I Can't Wait Until Tomorrow for Amazon- Local Shopping
The best physical stores to shop in Oshkosh and the surrounding area.
I buy so much name brand clothes here so cheap.It's an excellent consignment store. Visit during Farmers' Market!
Frugal Fashion, LLC - Oshkosh | Oshkosh WI
Walmart Supercenter is west of Highway 41 by the water tower. You'll find almost anything you need there. They also have online delivery.
Walmart Supercenter in Oshkosh, WI | Grocery, Electronics, Toys | Serving 54904 | Store 1430
If you need beauty suplies or treatments this is the place to go
Oshkosh Ulta Beauty Store & Hair Salon | Ulta Oshkosh, WI 1271
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If you need a tool or hardware head to Main Street because Kitz and Pfeil is where to go.Their employees are knowledgable and helpful and you'll leave satisfied.
Kitz & Pfeil Ace Hardware in Oshkosh | Hardware Store in Oshkosh, WI 54901
The place to go when Amazon is too far away. I could get lost in the lego section.
Target
Bring the Whole Gang- Family Friendly Options
This store is so much fun!They have huge tables set up for game play and every game under the sun. Eyecatching puzzles, stuffed creatures and collectables. I can't go in unless I want to spend some money or make my wish list.
Adventure Games and Hobby
Note the pictures are all from Winter Farmers' Market at the Convention Center. In the summer we're out on Main Street with food carts, produce, and live music. You can check out summer at their website.I go every week to buy fresh flowers.
Oshkosh Farmers' Market
The zoo is a free attraction featuring 30-50 animals including Dash the free wandering tortoise. It features animals native to our area. They have lots of special events throughout the season so check their calendar.
Menominee Park and Zoo | Discover Oshkosh
I am not a plane person. I find this place so interesting. They have things for all ages and celebrate Oshkosh's strong ties to experimental aviation through real planes, replicas, film and more.
EAA Aviation Museum | Discover Oshkosh
Pizza, Fish Fry, Happy Hour but all the kids will care about is getting to that huge game room. The food is very good. They also have private rooms to rent for parties.
Oshkosh Home - The Mineshaft - Oshkosh, WI
Parks and Recreation
The main highlight of the park may be the zoo which I feature in family activities, but it has much more to offer. Walking trails, two playgrounds, boat slips, kayak rentals, historic information about the city, sports fields and an ice rink if you c...
Menominee Park | Discover Oshkosh
At 138,000 acres Lake Winnebago is Wisconsin's largest inland lake but at it's deepest it is only 21 feet deep. I grew up on this lake catching perch, panfish and walleye. I''ve swum in this lake. It's got some of the most impressive sunrises and set...
Lake Winnebago | Discover Oshkosh
Riverwalk is made up of three parts and is under constant expansion. You can see a concert at an open air arena, attend the Convention Center, admire the beauty of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, stroll on the promenade, find something to eat, fish...
Riverwalk - Downtown Oshkosh
Education and Organized Althletics
My alma mater. There are 14,000 Titans enrolled here. They are a Division 3 school and have 21 sports teams, a variety of undergrad and graduate areas of study and celebrate diversity.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh | Discover Oshkosh
A G-league affiliate of the Wisconsin Bucks. Their 3200 seat arena is also used for concerts and all types of shows. If you're going to be in town click on the website link to see when the heard plays.
Wisconsin Herd | Discover Oshkosh
Bringing Fido Along?- Dog Opportunities
Are you bringing your canine friend to Oshkosh and need some ideas? Look no further
Out at County Park on the north side of town we have a great park where you can run your dog.. Please clean up any messes!
Dog Parks | Winnebago County, WI
Need a place for your dog to play for the day or maybe a place to board them? A Touch of Class is a great option. Check their website for requirements.
Daycare | A Touch of Class – Pet Resort
It can be impossible to get into a vet if you're in from out of town but Petco offers vet services at their Oshkosh store.
Vet Online Booking-Petco
Maybe you didn't bring enough food or forgot someones favorite toy. Petsmart has you covered.
Pet Supplies, Accessories, and Pet Food - Pet Stores | PetSmart
Dining on the Water
Beckett's makes it's home along the river in a building that was once Oshkosh's mall. It is known for using fresh local produce and having excellent steaks.
beckets
This tavern has so much to offer it's hard to know what to mention. Unique fish dishes, burgers, a stage for live music, slips so you can bring your boat up and park. Fun every night not just fish fry Friday.
Dockside Tavern
This place has great food and a great bar but what I'm excited to try this winter are the River Domes. These are heavy duty plastic outside igloos for up to 10 to eat and drink in . There are no rental fees just food minimums which I think is a great...
Fox River Brewing Company Oshkosh - FRBC
How to Get Around Town-Transportation
If you didn't bring your own ride, these are your otions in Oshkosh
Oshkosh has a great busing system that can be used to reach most places in town inexpensively.Signs are posted around town but check the website for routes and fares.
Busing - Oshkosh GO Transit
Uber and Uber Eats are available in the Oshkosh area.
Ride with Uber | Request Rides 24/7 | Official Uber Site
Although Oshkosh has Wittman Field if you are in need of a flight I would recommend driving a half hour north to Appleton and use their airport. They have regularly scheduled flights out to many major cities. Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee also ha...
Appleton Airport (ATW) | Appleton International Airport
Need a Place to Stay? These Hotels Got You
There are a lot of hotel choices. I included those that are pet friendly, have a pool, and hot tub because that's what I'd look for.
With easy access to Highway 41 and several restaurants ,banks and a grocery store, Holiday Inn is a well-known choice.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oshkosh – An IHG Hotel in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (Pets, Pool, Hot Tub)
Cobblestone Suites is much closer to EAA grounds and Target is just across the road. It is mid-price as well.
Cobblestone Suites Oshkosh - Oshkosh, WI | Hotels.com
Need help booking a great deal on your Oshkosh stay? Try Hotels.com
Hotels.com: Book Hotels, Vacation Rentals, and Ideas for Your Next Trip
Trails to Explore
Oshkosh has walking trails, nature trails, hiking trails, biking trails and snowmobile trails.
, Unfortunately our trails dont have their own website but a Google search easily finds them. Sawyer Creek has two, there is one that spans our bridge over the Fox River called the Tribal Heritage Crossing, the Oshkosh Riverwalk and too many others t...
🔎 walking trails in Oshkosh
Boutique Lodging- I Might Leave My Apartment to Go Stay at oOne of These
I walk past this house all the time and comment on how gorgeous it is. I jus recently found out you could rent rooms or the whole house.It was built by the famous architect William Waters and I would jump at the chance to stay there.
The Doe House
Grocery Stores
You may want non-restaurant food and drinks while visiting Oshkosh.
Our largest grocery store. It it known for it's meat and seafood. Excellent staff.
Oshkosh Location | Festival Foods