Location: Oshkosh
Top Things to do in Oshkosh
Top 7 Free Things to do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (WI)
Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago from the west. The population was 66,083 at the 2010 census. The city is located adjacent to and partially within the Town of Oshkosh.
Restaurants in Oshkosh
1. Oblio's Lounge
2. Hughes Home Maid Chocolates
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By ViajeroJBW - Maple Grove, United States
We were introduced to Hughes by our neighbors several years ago and instantly fell in love with the light chocolate toffee. So much so that my wife and I decided to make a roadtrip to Oshkosh expressly to buy some Hughes candy for ourselves and to give as gifts. This is your quintessential small business, located in the basement of a home in a mature residential area. Amazingly clean and sophisticated operation. So many more kinds of candy than we knew until we showed up. Needless to say, we picked up a lot to make the trip worthwhile. I highly recommend this business and encourage you to check it no matter where you live.
3. Wiowash Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Jdbast900
We actually started on the Hortonville end, biked the entire 20-mile trail to Oshkosh and then back again. Wildlife sightings included sand hill cranes and Canadian geese, one deer. The trail is really well maintained and goes through farms and woods and over water. Surface is largely crushed stone, in some places hard-packed dirt that could turn muddy in a rain but was perfect the day we biked. A couple of nasty holes, but they’re avoidable. Very few changes in elevation, and even those few were gentle slopes. We were out on a Saturday afternoon; other bicyclists and runners and dog- and kid-walkers were out, but the traffic was not at all heavy and everyone is really pleasant. For a beautiful bike ride, you cannot go wrong with this trail.
4. Menominee Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By sassynesswithasmile - Atlanta, United States
Peaceful park with paved walking and bike paths on Lake Winnebago. There's a beach, playground, tennis, pickle ball, fishing, boating with kayak and canoe rentals. There is picnic areas with lots of green space. Menominee Park Zoo is also located in the park and has free admission (donations accepted) The 8 acre zoo is very well maintained and has llamas, goats, peacocks, badgers, wolves, otters, turkeys, opossums, an albino raccoon ( a first for me), a beautiful chatty macaw and other animals. We enjoyed our visit to the park so much we agreed it was well worth the 1.5 hour drive from Milwaukee. Take a drive thru downtown Oshkosh and see if you can spot all 20 mini murals painted outside of various buildings. (a map of the mural locations can be found online)
5. Oshkosh Farmers Markets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Approx. 130 vendors Saturday mornings at the Downtown/Summer Market bring you fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, syrups, cheeses, pasture-raised meats and poultry, fish, jams and preserves. A variety of handcrafted items are also available throughout the season. Local food artisans bring fresh baked goods, candy, prepared foods and other goodies. Many eady to eat foods. Enjoy live music from 9:00 until 12:00. Find a list of Who’s Doing What, a Market Layout (updated every Friday) and our Weekly Events for a list of our popular musicians. The OSFMI is located in the 40 & 50 blocks on N Main St & 100 block of Church Ave. Best of all, it’s free!
Reviewed By dshortrn - Oshkosh, United States
Every Saturday morning during the summer months you can enjoy strolling downtown Oshkosh for the Farmer's Market. There is so much for the entire family to enjoy, from the fruits and vegetables fresh from the farms, to live music, fresh pies and coffee, meats, food trucks, as well as exhibits with hands-on learning for the kids.
6. The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By ScenicSights - Milwaukee, United States
We stopped here on our way up to Appleton. We went our different ways and got some good deals. I visited several stores and was happy with what I got from some of them. In some, the browsing was good too. It's a nice outlet location. It wasn't too busy.
7. Dublin's Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
