Melanie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Senic and flat 4 mile loop hiking trail, My Favorite! Its a preserved atoll on the water and can be very windy so bringing a coat might be a good idea weather dependent!
7 habitants recommandent
Terrell's Island
5401-5541 Shubert RdSenic and flat 4 mile loop hiking trail, My Favorite! Its a preserved atoll on the water and can be very windy so bringing a coat might be a good idea weather dependent!
Boat required. Largest boat tie up on lake winnebago. Sandbar where hundreds of boat congregate every week. Enjoy a day in the sun with locals and dip your toes in the water!
Streich Lane
Streich LaneBoat required. Largest boat tie up on lake winnebago. Sandbar where hundreds of boat congregate every week. Enjoy a day in the sun with locals and dip your toes in the water!
one week a year oshkosh is the busiest airfield in the world. air show stunt planes, historic planes, pilot classes, huge fly in camp out.
23 habitants recommandent
EAA AirVenture
3000 Poberezny Rdone week a year oshkosh is the busiest airfield in the world. air show stunt planes, historic planes, pilot classes, huge fly in camp out.
preserved historic old estate with secret garden-esque gardens. beautiful and usually have a savenger hunt activity to keep kids engaged while touring. I love spending time here in summer!
54 habitants recommandent
Paine Art Center and Gardens
1410 Algoma Blvdpreserved historic old estate with secret garden-esque gardens. beautiful and usually have a savenger hunt activity to keep kids engaged while touring. I love spending time here in summer!
restored old historic eagles club now used as a wedding and concert venue. cute little boutique coffee open to the public and sept-april can make reservations for bougie bowling in their leather and velvet whiskey wine bar lanes
8 habitants recommandent
The Howard
405 Washington Averestored old historic eagles club now used as a wedding and concert venue. cute little boutique coffee open to the public and sept-april can make reservations for bougie bowling in their leather and velvet whiskey wine bar lanes
farmers, food trucks, artists, and music. takes place jun-october on Saturdays 8:00-12:30. great produce and nice stroll down a closed mainstreet
19 habitants recommandent
Oshkosh Farmers Market
500 N Main Stfarmers, food trucks, artists, and music. takes place jun-october on Saturdays 8:00-12:30. great produce and nice stroll down a closed mainstreet
free to the public, in a old historic mansion in a gorgeous part of Neenah. experience one of a kind glass artworks
12 habitants recommandent
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
165 N Park Avefree to the public, in a old historic mansion in a gorgeous part of Neenah. experience one of a kind glass artworks
Barlow Planetarium
1478 Midway Rdfun spot to learn and get more exposure to astronomy
spend the day at the community Waterpark with the kiddos!
11 habitants recommandent
Pollock Community Water Park
1550 Taft Avespend the day at the community Waterpark with the kiddos!
Menominee Park has nice walking trails. a small zoo, a kids train, paddle boats, a beach for swimming in lake winnebago, a big playground, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, docks for swimming, picnic pavilions, seasonal sailing lessons you can sign up for in advance, and in winter is a drive through Christmas lights destination. Its worth a quick visit and if you are feeling ambitious is just on the edge of walking distance from the house
38 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Menominee Park
520 Pratt TrailMenominee Park has nice walking trails. a small zoo, a kids train, paddle boats, a beach for swimming in lake winnebago, a big playground, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, docks for swimming, picnic pavilions, seasonal sailing lessons you can sign up for in advance, and in winter is a drive through Christmas lights destination. Its worth a quick visit and if you are feeling ambitious is just on the edge of walking distance from the house
Ballet, Opera, plays, musicals to your liking? book a show in advance and take the short 30 min drive up to appleton to catch a show!
48 habitants recommandent
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
400 W College AveBallet, Opera, plays, musicals to your liking? book a show in advance and take the short 30 min drive up to appleton to catch a show!
THE SANDBAR BASH. Boat required. Once a year on the first Saturday in August a group of locals rents out a large pontoon barge, hires a band, and hundreds of boats tie up for the day just south of Terrell Island for a day of music and partying on the water for what has been dubbed the sandbar bash. Besides that butte des morts is THE best spot for sunsets on the water.
Lake Butte des Morts
THE SANDBAR BASH. Boat required. Once a year on the first Saturday in August a group of locals rents out a large pontoon barge, hires a band, and hundreds of boats tie up for the day just south of Terrell Island for a day of music and partying on the water for what has been dubbed the sandbar bash. Besides that butte des morts is THE best spot for sunsets on the water.
about an hour drive away but its a worth it family spot for apple picking and other farm fun activities at this orchard. recommend if you make the drive to check out LaClare family creamery and their goats and world champion cheese too, as well as quick climb up the tower at calumet harbor tower if your up for it. Jim and Linda's Supper Club has dock access if you want to cut across the lake but look at the marine forecast and make sure the conditions are calm before going this route!
9 habitants recommandent
The Little Farmer llc.
N 9438 US-151about an hour drive away but its a worth it family spot for apple picking and other farm fun activities at this orchard. recommend if you make the drive to check out LaClare family creamery and their goats and world champion cheese too, as well as quick climb up the tower at calumet harbor tower if your up for it. Jim and Linda's Supper Club has dock access if you want to cut across the lake but look at the marine forecast and make sure the conditions are calm before going this route!
World champion wisconsin cheese destination. check out their baby goats, grab a sandwich in their Cafe and bring home some cheese. Big Eds Gouda is amazing but their flavored goat cheeses have swept recent cheese competitions. if your lucky they might be hosting a goats in pajamas or goat yoga event. it is an hour away so recommend grouping this and making a day out to check out the little farmer orchard in tandem!
14 habitants recommandent
LaClare Family Creamery
W2994 County HHWorld champion wisconsin cheese destination. check out their baby goats, grab a sandwich in their Cafe and bring home some cheese. Big Eds Gouda is amazing but their flavored goat cheeses have swept recent cheese competitions. if your lucky they might be hosting a goats in pajamas or goat yoga event. it is an hour away so recommend grouping this and making a day out to check out the little farmer orchard in tandem!
30 minutes away you can pick up some real wisconsin cheese curds and see what the squeak is all about!
14 habitants recommandent
Simon's Specialty Cheese
2735 Freedom Rd30 minutes away you can pick up some real wisconsin cheese curds and see what the squeak is all about!
family owned famous local chocolatier that locals love. just a 30 min drive up in appleton
Wilmar Chocolates
1222 N Superior Stfamily owned famous local chocolatier that locals love. just a 30 min drive up in appleton
catch a semi pro baseball game and enjoy a day at the ballpark 30 mins away up in appleton at the Timberattlers stadium
18 habitants recommandent
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
2400 N Casaloma Drcatch a semi pro baseball game and enjoy a day at the ballpark 30 mins away up in appleton at the Timberattlers stadium
catch a semi pro basketball game and check out the farm team for the Milwaukee bucks, or look ahead and catch a concert, or other event too
12 habitants recommandent
Menominee Nation Arena
1212 S Main Stcatch a semi pro basketball game and check out the farm team for the Milwaukee bucks, or look ahead and catch a concert, or other event too
fun place totake young ones and let them run around and play with some fun hands on exhibits
25 habitants recommandent
Building for Kids
100 W College Avefun place totake young ones and let them run around and play with some fun hands on exhibits
local owned paint your own pottery place. Pick a piece paint it and in a week they will have it out of the kiln to decorate your house! also a pay by the pound studio if you are interested in wheel work!
6 habitants recommandent
Fire Escape
927 N Main Stlocal owned paint your own pottery place. Pick a piece paint it and in a week they will have it out of the kiln to decorate your house! also a pay by the pound studio if you are interested in wheel work!
winnebago County community park has a great and huge off leash fences in dog park!
Community Park Drive
Community Park Drivewinnebago County community park has a great and huge off leash fences in dog park!
state park complete with beach, marina, and lots of hiking trals about 45 minutes away!
High Cliff State Park Road
High Cliff State Park Roadstate park complete with beach, marina, and lots of hiking trals about 45 minutes away!
The once exclusive Oshkosh Country Club Golf course is now open to the public! play around of 18 in Oshkosh if that's what you're into!
Country Club Lane
Country Club LaneThe once exclusive Oshkosh Country Club Golf course is now open to the public! play around of 18 in Oshkosh if that's what you're into!
stroll along the riverfront and watch all the fisherman pull in their lines, the boats traversing the under the drawbridges and grab a bite to eat at riverfront restaurants ground round or becketts!
Oshkosh Riverwalk
Oshkosh Riverwalkstroll along the riverfront and watch all the fisherman pull in their lines, the boats traversing the under the drawbridges and grab a bite to eat at riverfront restaurants ground round or becketts!
Boat rentals for enjoying oshkosh on the water and experiencing lake winnebago as it should be!
Midwest Rental Company
1000 Bauman StBoat rentals for enjoying oshkosh on the water and experiencing lake winnebago as it should be!
once a year in appleton generally the first week in August, Lawrence University, known for ther music program, closes down downtown and sets up stages all over the city for mile of music festival! its a free event except for the beer wristband and food which raises money for the city!
Mile Of Music
120 N Morrison Stonce a year in appleton generally the first week in August, Lawrence University, known for ther music program, closes down downtown and sets up stages all over the city for mile of music festival! its a free event except for the beer wristband and food which raises money for the city!
Food Scene
Oshkosh, riverfront w/docks for boaters to tie up and come dine. local brewery with outdoor seating and games. Crunch chicken fingers or chicken and waffles are delicious
43 habitants recommandent
Fox River Brewing Company Waterfront Restaurant
1501 Arboretum DrOshkosh, riverfront w/docks for boaters to tie up and come dine. local brewery with outdoor seating and games. Crunch chicken fingers or chicken and waffles are delicious
pool hall right near UWO. Can get rowdy during the school year but get your hustle on and cue up if you feel the urge!
The Varsity Club
570 N Main Stpool hall right near UWO. Can get rowdy during the school year but get your hustle on and cue up if you feel the urge!
walking distance from the house this place is a good quick sandwich restaurant and bar!
13 habitants recommandent
Chalice
1741 N Main Stwalking distance from the house this place is a good quick sandwich restaurant and bar!
40 minutes away in appleton this small Italian bistro has delicious fare. its on the smaller side so reservations are recommended!
31 habitants recommandent
Carmella's an Italian Bistro
716 N Casaloma Dr40 minutes away in appleton this small Italian bistro has delicious fare. its on the smaller side so reservations are recommended!
modern hip food scene with delicious more upscale food right on college Ave in appleton. its popular so reserving ahead of time is recommended!
18 habitants recommandent
Rye Restaurant
308 W College Avemodern hip food scene with delicious more upscale food right on college Ave in appleton. its popular so reserving ahead of time is recommended!
Highly popular sushi, hibachi, and yakiniku place. Definitely make reservations ahead of time!
22 habitants recommandent
Katsu-Ya of Japan
338 W College AveHighly popular sushi, hibachi, and yakiniku place. Definitely make reservations ahead of time!
I would go to this place for the complimentary coconut water alone but everything on the menu is amazing from these loatian natives!
16 habitants recommandent
Basil Café
1513 N Richmond StI would go to this place for the complimentary coconut water alone but everything on the menu is amazing from these loatian natives!
Amazing authentic Greek fare from a late great Greek transplant. the lamb tenderloin may be small but boy is it dreamy! if they have the grilled octopus appetizer app on special I highly recommend. The avgolemono soup that comes with dinner is authentic and delicious too! it is a small place so do make reservations!
13 habitants recommandent
Apollon
207 N Appleton StAmazing authentic Greek fare from a late great Greek transplant. the lamb tenderloin may be small but boy is it dreamy! if they have the grilled octopus appetizer app on special I highly recommend. The avgolemono soup that comes with dinner is authentic and delicious too! it is a small place so do make reservations!
Manila Resto
107 Algoma Blvdpopular Philippino and sushi place in the heart of oshkosh
big menu decent food all around. definitely recommend the brisket rueben. I am getting cravings even thinking about it!
Parker John's BBQ & Pizza - Oshkosh
30 Wisconsin Streetbig menu decent food all around. definitely recommend the brisket rueben. I am getting cravings even thinking about it!
Nostalgic frozen custard drive in within walking distance from my home.
15 habitants recommandent
Leon's Frozen Custard
121 W Murdock AveNostalgic frozen custard drive in within walking distance from my home.
local favorite for the iconic wisconsin tradtional Friday Fish-Fry! broasted chicken is a favorite as well and don't forget to order yourself an old fashion to round out your authentic wicso experience!
6 habitants recommandent
Parnell's Place
2932 Fond Du Lac Rdlocal favorite for the iconic wisconsin tradtional Friday Fish-Fry! broasted chicken is a favorite as well and don't forget to order yourself an old fashion to round out your authentic wicso experience!
25 minutes south of oshkosh on the lakeshore this senic restaurant has a great patio and great food. pull up on your boat if you want!
28 habitants recommandent
TJ's Harbor Restaurant
7098 US-4525 minutes south of oshkosh on the lakeshore this senic restaurant has a great patio and great food. pull up on your boat if you want!
Oshkosh local hibachi/sushi place. Not the biggest so go early or make reservations!
6 habitants recommandent
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
330 N Koeller StOshkosh local hibachi/sushi place. Not the biggest so go early or make reservations!
now called legends, check out this bar and in summer get down on some wisconsin bar league sand volleyball!
Legends Sports Bar and Grill
600 N Main Stnow called legends, check out this bar and in summer get down on some wisconsin bar league sand volleyball!
large bar with cornhole set up on the patio, a full playground for the kids, mini golf, and indoor beach volleyball courts to support the wisconsin bar league volleyball year round!
Game Day Sports Bar
N225 Stoney Brook Rdlarge bar with cornhole set up on the patio, a full playground for the kids, mini golf, and indoor beach volleyball courts to support the wisconsin bar league volleyball year round!
local favorite dive famous for their steak and steak sandwich
7 habitants recommandent
Jansen's Bar & Restaurant
344 Bowen Stlocal favorite dive famous for their steak and steak sandwich
popular place with boat access on the water. big menu and good food. always busy though so call ahead
10 habitants recommandent
Schmitty's Bar & Grill
N7044 Winnebago Drpopular place with boat access on the water. big menu and good food. always busy though so call ahead
Cleo's Brown Beam Tavern
203 W College AveChristmas chaos in this downtown appleton bar!
Revs Bowl Bar Grill
275 N Washburn Sttraditional cosmic bowling venue in oshkosh
The Bar - Oshkosh
825 N Washburn Stpopular sports bar with quintessential bar league beach volleyball
Molly McGuire's
539 Campus Plbar just off campus in case your trying to relive your college days!
downtown oshkosh bar with outdoor patio! can get rowdy when UWO is in session!
6 habitants recommandent
Peabodys Ale House
544 N Main Stdowntown oshkosh bar with outdoor patio! can get rowdy when UWO is in session!
downtown oshkosh bar with awesome patio! can get rowdy when UWO is in session!
12 habitants recommandent
Fletch's Local Tap House
566 N Main Stdowntown oshkosh bar with awesome patio! can get rowdy when UWO is in session!
brewery with outdoor patio area and food truck partnership! check to see if they have live music before you go!
13 habitants recommandent
Fifth Ward Brewing Company
1009 S Main Stbrewery with outdoor patio area and food truck partnership! check to see if they have live music before you go!
Conseils sur la ville
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Sturgeon spectacular
once a year, usually the third week in February, it is open season for Sturgeon spearing! walk out onto the ice covered lake to see the crazy locals driving out onto the ice with their trucks, shanties in tow, to try and spear themselves one of these hundred pound river monsters! pull up to Menominee Park at sunset and watch the cars pulling in off the lake and weighing in and tagging their catches!
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Lake Winnebago/Fox River Watershed
Would be remiss if I did not leave a good natured caution about Winnebago in case you take to navigating its gorgeous waters by motorized vessel. It's a large shallow bottom lake (avg 15 ft, max 21ft depth). The West shore has lots of bays and reefs so watch your depth finder carefully or you'll be needing to whip out the floating prop wrench and praying you have a spare prop on board with you. Recommend staying 1000ft off shore when on plane and don't recommend trying to explore islands unless by kayak--its generally 1-2ft and rocky way out from shore aroun