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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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Featured Events

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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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Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Oshkosh August 26 - August 27 The Tournament starts on Saturday and ends Sunday. With several divisions and age groupings, you’re sure to find some competition and have a great time!!! ...

Things To Do

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EAA Aviation Museum Oshkosh Where your imagination "takes flight". The Museum is one of the most extensive aviation attractions in the world, a year-round destination for the entire...
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Pollock Community Water Park Oshkosh The water park boasts a water slide, an inner-tube slide, a "Lazy River: dotted with waterfalls and water buckets to get wet, swimming pool, modern concession...
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Fire Escape Oshkosh Paint your own pottery. The Fire Escape is the perfect spot to create a handmade gift, decorate a piece of decor for your home, or create a one-of-a-kind dish....

Places To Stay

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Sleepy Hollow Farm Oshkosh Get your friends and family together and make plans now for a great camping getaway at Sleepy Hollow Farm. We open our gates specifically for visitors to the...
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Comfort Suites Oshkosh The Comfort Suites® is an all suite hotel conveniently located less than two miles from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and is also close to the EAA...
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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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Glass Nickel Pizza Co. Oshkosh Madison residents Brian Glassel and Tim Nicholson met while working in a pizza restaurant, in fact, both had worked in pizza restaurants for the majority of...
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Fisher's Westward Ho Oshkosh Fisher's Westward Ho offers a wide selection of menu items in a cozy, log cabin atmosphere. Our enthusiastic staff is dedicated to making your dining adventure...
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Applebee's Oshkosh Neighborhood grill and bar.

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