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Oshkosh

With more than 1,000 events annually piquing every interest and passion, there is always something happening in Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Event City! Home to the world’s largest aviation event, “EAA AirVenture,” more than 750,000 spectators from 70 countries come to Oshkosh each year to take part in this annual celebration. Oshkosh is also home to the premier country music and camping festival in the nation, “Country USA,” drawing more than 175,000 fans annually. Located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh has an abundance of waterways and also offers world-class museums, art galleries, theater and musical productions, and unique dining and shopping.

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Waterfest Concert Series Oshkosh June 15 - August 31 Outdoor concert series held Thursday evenings during the summer, weather permitting. Features local, regional, and national entertainers.
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The Voices of Native American Art - Telling Our Story Oshkosh July 23 - October 08 This unique exhibition features original, fine and contemporary Native American art from living Native artists who are members and descendants of different...
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Oshkosh July 24 - July 30 The world's largest gathering of recreational pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Features more than 10,000 airplanes and 600,000 people. 1,000 forums/seminars,...

Things To Do

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Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel Oshkosh The only hotel located on the water in the Fox Valley, the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel opened in the spring of 2013 after more than $12-million in...
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Oshkosh Farmers Market Winter Oshkosh Approx. 40 vendors Saturday mornings at the Winter/Indoor Market bring you fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, syrups, cheeses, pasture-raised...
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Morgan House Oshkosh A Queen Anne-style home built in 1884. This home features an extraordinary array of original woodwork and exceptional examples of embossed wallpapers typical...

Places To Stay

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Brayton Bed & Breakfast Oshkosh Built in 1867 by John Rich, who was a lumberman in Oshkosh. Many original features are abundant in the home, such as 12 foot ceilings, 8 foot windows, large...
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites Oshkosh Cobblestone Inn & Suites is perfectly balanced for the way you travel. You can check your email while you enjoy a healthy snack or energy drink 24/7 from the...
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La Quinta Inn Oshkosh Free wireless internet access, a coffee maker, cable TV with Showtime, and many other amenities. Pets are welcome at no charge. Start the day right with a...

Dining

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Ardy & Eds Drive In Oshkosh Ardy & Ed’s Drive In, as the business is known today, began in 1948, shortly after World War II had ended.. In the late 40’s it was one of only two or three...
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George's Gaslight Inn Oshkosh Our menu selections include delicious hand-cut steaks, prime rib, fresh fish and seafood specials, hearty Italian pastas, original sandwiches and burgers.
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Red's Pizza Oshkosh Charles "Red" Lawler and his wife Dorothy introduced Oshkosh's best pizza back in 1957. Red's Pizza and Catering has been an Oshkosh landmark ever since. ...

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Wisconsin Attractions: Popular Favorites and Hidden Gems Entertainment and Attractions For every popular Wisconsin attraction, there’s also a hidden gem . If one of these headlining attractions left you wanting more, check out these other...
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Come Fry With Me: The Wisconsin Fish Fry Pubs & Taverns The Friday night fish fry is a Wisconsin tradition. One state insider shares the history behind it – and better yet – the spots the locals go for this culinary...
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Wisconsin Boasts Tasty, Telegenic Eateries Dining The Badger State has a rich and varied culinary tradition. So it’s not terribly surprising that more than a few of Wisconsin’s restaurants have ended up on...