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Start Your Day Downtown Oshkosh
Whatever your mood – Downtown Oshkosh has your morning covered! From amazing coffee shops, bottomless mimosas and champagne service to classic bloody marys and brunch. Summer Saturdays offer our award winning Farmer’s Market that boasts the best bakery, produce, flowers and live music.
OSHKOSH FARMER’S MARKET Every Saturday 8am-12:30pm in Downtown Oshkosh June – October
Fresh produce and live plants make the Oshkosh Farmer's Market a treasure to visit.
From spring to fall enjoy the Farmer's Market every Saturday morning outdoors on Main Street in Oshkosh. Winter Markets are held indoors.
There are many restaurants downtown Oshkosh with a variety of food and drinks that cater to the morning crowd.
Downtown Oshkosh has delightful options for sweet delicacies and satisfying coffee during the day - and tantalizing meals and cocktails along with craft brews for the night crowd.
Visit our many trendy shops and boutiques for gifts for yourself and everyone you want to treat. From food markets to clothing, gifts and games, there is something for everyone.
Historic shops and businesses line the streets of downtown Oshkosh and the options they sell are sure to please.
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Manila Resto is just one of the many options for tantalizing ethnic foods offered in Oshkosh.
Enjoy dinner on the river or explore our unique variety of downtown restaurants! For a full list of restaurants and shops located in Downtown Oshkosh, visit downtownoshkosh.com.
Oshkosh on the Water provides a beautiful backdrop from sunrise to sunset. Enjoy outdoor dining spring through fall and strolls along the Riverwalk all year long.
Create a masterpiece at Fire Escape, make your great escape at Escape Oshkosh or just grab a beer and enjoy some live music! There’s so much to do in Downtown Oshkosh – visit our website for more details on things to do and what’s #HappeningNow in Downtown Oshkosh.
The Mini Mural Project features the work of 20 talented local artists on exterior walls throughout Downtown Oshkosh. Learn more at www.visitoshkosh.com/mini-mural-project
EVENTS
Oshkosh supports the arts - from music to theatre to fine arts - you can find whatever you like best in Downtown Oshkosh.
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First Fridays • Enjoy all downtown has to offer the first Friday of each month from 4-9 pm Chalk Walk • Saturday, August 7 Rain Date: Saturday, August 14 Wine Walk • Saturday, September 11 Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony • Thursday, November 18 We can’t wait for you to join us in Downtown Oshkosh! For more information and updated events please visit downtownoshkosh.com or find us on social media @downtownoshkosh.
Can you find your way out of the escape room? Teamwork and laughter are high on the list at Escape Oshkosh.
Family fun abounds in Oshkosh whether just a visit on your own or for an event like the Oshkosh Chalk Walk.
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Live music fills the air in Oshkosh. Indoors and out you can find music many nights of the week. From small combos to national acts, Oshkosh. Is. Music.
There's always something to do - especially with friends or groups. The Fire Escape Oshkosh has a variety of art options for you to try.
The Paine Art Center & Gardens is a beautiful treasure year round - whether visiting the annual displays of tulips, the traditional Nutcracker in the Castle, or the many revolving gallery exhibitions - along with special events - there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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THE OUTDOORS
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Go outside and enjoy these popular outdoor attractions
LAKE WINNEBAGO
At nearly 132,000 acres, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake within the state. Visitors have access to the lake from numerous public boat landings and a public beach. The lake is well-known for Walleye fishing and Sturgeon spearing.
MENOMINEE PARK ZOO +AMUSEMENT AREA
Located on the western shores of Lake Winnebago, this 100-acre park features an eight-acre zoo with 30-50 animals during the season, a Children’s Amusement Center, paved trails, playgrounds, athletic fields and restrooms.
RIVERWALK
The Riverwalk is a beautiful paved trail stretching for nearly two miles along both sides of the Fox River connecting Downtown Oshkosh to the Wiouwash Trail. Enjoy great views of the river and a variety of waterfront restaurants. Benches and parks along the Riverwalk offer relaxing picnic areas.
ON THE LOOS CRUISES
Relax and enjoy a leisurely, paddlewheel riverboat cruise up the Historic Fox River, to Lake Butte Des Morts, and returning to the Oshkosh Riverwalk. Schedule a cruise by calling 920-479-0270 or visiting onthelooscruises.com.
MUSEUMS
To honor our nation’s military history through education and preservation. The Military Veteran’s Museum has one of the most unique collections of vehicles in the Midwest with more than 20 restored military vehicles from the WWII era to today including a Landing Craft LCVP (Higgins Boat) that can carry 36 troops and the Brutus Vietnam Gun Truck. Other features include small arms and artillery, uniforms and accouterments, and a Medal of Honor Wall.
