Oshkosh Travel Planner 2015

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Welcome to Wisconsin’s Event City!

This planner is filled with things to see and do, and it’s just a sample of the fun that the Oshkosh area has to offer. Check out VisitOshkosh.com and follow our social media channels for more great getaway ideas and the latest news and updates on what’s happening in Oshkosh.

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Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau 100 North Main Street, Suite 112 Oshkosh, WI 54901 Phone: (920) 303-9200 Toll Free: (877) 303-9200 Fax: (920) 303-9294 Email: info@VisitOshkosh.com Visitor Information Center Inside the Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh, 3001 South Washburn Street Visit us online at

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At t r a c t i o n s Oshkosh is home to places where you can experience beautiful art, moving music and important history. Year-round attractions offer entertainment that appeals to all ages. Discover more things to see and do at VisitOshkosh.com.

EAA AirVenture Museum

3000 Poberezny Road (920) 426-4800 | airventuremuseum.org

Discover the AirVenture Museum with the KidVenture Gallery and Pioneer Airport. Visit the home of the famous EAA AirVenture Fly-In.

Grand Opera House

100 High Avenue (920) 424-2350 | grandoperahouse.org

This venue is home to touring artists, local performances, meetings and weddings. Built in 1883, it’s the oldest operating theater building in Wisconsin.

Military Veterans Museum & Education Center 4300 Poberezny Road (920) 232-8257 | mvmwisconsin.com

This museum preserves our nation’s military history. It features a large collection of military items.

Oshkosh Public Museum

1331 Algoma Boulevard (920) 236-5799 | oshkoshmuseum.org

This local history museum explores the Lake Winnebago region, featuring interactive, familyfriendly exhibits and rotating annual exhibitions.

Paine Art Center and Gardens 1410 Algoma Boulevard (920) 235-6903 | thepaine.org

Revered as an “American castle,” the Paine Art Center and Gardens is a historic estate with art galleries and display gardens.

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Even ts Greater WI Outdoor & Sportsman Festival June 12-14

Rock USA July 15-18

Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Pageant June 17-20

WI Football Coaches Association: All-Star Game July 18

Summer Edition Battle on Bago/ Otter Street Fisheree June 20-21

EAA AirVenture July 20-26

Country USA June 23-27

Brews N Blues July 25

WI Baseball Coaches Association: All-Star Classic June 26-27

ARC Restoration and Contracting Presents the Gus Macker August 15-16

Sawdust Days July 1-5

Badger Classic Senior Softball August 13-16

US Volleyball Open July 10-12

Winnebagoland BMX State Championship August 29-30

Lifest July 9-12

Dragonboat Race & Festival September 19

O n g o i n g Events Gallery Walk Saturdays

Celebration of Lights November-December

Farmers Market Saturdays

Nutcracker in the Castle November-January

Great War to Great Gatsby July 26-October 18

Oshkosh Public Museum | oshkoshmuseum.org

Paine Art Center and Gardens | thepaine.org

Deck the Halls November-January

Oshkosh Public Museum | oshkoshmuseum.org

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S p o t l i g h ts

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Dressing Downton™: Changing Fashion for Changing Times June 20-September 20

Waterfest Thursdays (Summer)

Paine Art Center and Gardens | thepaine.org

This popular outdoor music festival celebrates 30 years in 2015. Waterfest brings some of the country’s best musical acts to the Oshkosh waterfront.

Period costumes from the acclaimed PBS Masterpiece series Downton Abbey® will be displayed throughout the historic mansion.

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Dini ng From fine dining to quick and causal restaurants, you’ll find food to please all tastes in Oshkosh. Enjoy outdoor waterfront dining along Oshkosh’s picturesque River Walk.

Shopping Throughout Oshkosh, discover stores offering unique home furnishings, fun apparel, electronics and specialty items. Discover retail offerings on the Highway 41 corridor, including The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh, and explore dozens of eclectic shops downtown. Oshkosh is a city for shoppers.

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River Walk

Wiouwash Trail

The Oshkosh River Walk is a scenic walkway in downtown Oshkosh that connects the city with the beautiful Fox River. Enjoy a beautiful stroll close to hotels, shops and restaurants.

This 46-mile state recreation trail travels north and west through Oshkosh on a historic railroad bed. The trail is ideal for bicycling, walking and enjoying nature.

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Re c r e a t i o n Enjoy the outdoors in Oshkosh. The city is on the water and filled with beautiful parks and trails that are easily accessible and close to parking, restaurants and hotels.

Biking One of the best ways to enjoy Oshkosh is on two wheels. Start your pedaling downtown on the River Walk. Feeling like a longer trip? Continue your adventure on the 46-mile Wiouwash Trail.

Or, explore bike-friendly roads and streets.

Boating Located on Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, you’re never far from water in Oshkosh.

Numerous landings and tie-ups along the River Walk make it easy to enjoy boating in Oshkosh.

Rentals are available at many local businesses.

Fishing The Oshkosh area is ideally located on the west shore of Lake Winnebago and adjacent to other lakes that make up the Winnebago system. There are few places in the world where freshwater fishing is so outstanding yet so convenient.

Golfing Discover nine courses in the Oshkosh area.

With its abundance of beautiful and convenient courses, comfortable hotels and tasty restaurants, Oshkosh is a great golfing destination.

Paddling Oshkosh is a city surrounded with paddling possibilities. Explore the Fox River, Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago. Calm waters, beautiful wildlife and plentiful launch spots make this a great city to enjoy by canoe or kayak.

Rentals are available in Menominee Park.

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1581 West South Park Avenue | (920) 426-2885 | (800) 454-3213 | super8.com

SUPER 8 MOTEL

1015 South Washburn Street | (920) 233-4300 | (800) 466-8356 | motel6.com

MOTEL 6

1886 Rath Lane | (920) 233-4190 | (800) 753-3757 | laquintaoshkosh.com

LA QUINTA INN

2251 Westowne Avenue | (920) 303-1300 | (888) 522-9472 | wiscohotels.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

1355 West 20th Avenue | (920) 966-1300 | (800) 560-7843 | hiltongardeninn.com

HILTON GARDEN INN

3105 South Washburn Street | (920) 303-1133 | (800) 527-1133 | hawthorn.com

HAWTHORN INN & SUITES

1800 South Koeller Street | (920) 233-8504 | (800) 228-2800 | marriott.com

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT

400 South Koeller Street | (920) 230-7378 | (800) 4-CHOICE | comfortsuites.com

COMFORT SUITES

1515 Planeview Drive | (920) 230-7400 | (888) 693-8262 | cobblestoneoshkosh.com

COBBLESTONE INN & SUITES

143 Church Avenue | (920) 267-0300 | braytonbb.net

BRAYTON BED & BREAKFAST

1 North Main Street | (920) 230-1900 | (855) 230-1900 | oshkoshwaterfronthotel.com

BEST WESTERN PREMIER WATERFRONT HOTEL

1495 West South Park Avenue | (920) 232-0300 | (800) 634-3444 | americinn.com

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up to 1,200 ppl

up to 30 ppl

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