Sunset Point- Oshkosh Guidebook
Food scene
BEST VIEWS AND FOOD (they also brew their own beer- try the Blü!) and live music thurs-sun in the summer. A super short drive or take the Wiouwash trail and walk! Outdoor patio dining available in the summer. River domes “outdoor” seating available in the winter.
43 locals recommend
Fox River Brewing Company Waterfront Restaurant
1501 Arboretum DrBEST VIEWS AND FOOD (they also brew their own beer- try the Blü!) and live music thurs-sun in the summer. A super short drive or take the Wiouwash trail and walk! Outdoor patio dining available in the summer. River domes “outdoor” seating available in the winter.
Retro drive in restaurant
All of the servers wear roller skates
Go for a hot dog basket and some ice cream, and enjoy the experience!
14 locals recommend
Ardy & Ed's Drive In
2413 S Main StRetro drive in restaurant
All of the servers wear roller skates
Go for a hot dog basket and some ice cream, and enjoy the experience!
Super close, retro drive in. Definitely come in and check out the flavor of the day. The custard here is unmatched.
15 locals recommend
Leon's Frozen Custard
121 W Murdock AveSuper close, retro drive in. Definitely come in and check out the flavor of the day. The custard here is unmatched.
Really cute coffee shop and market. Check it out if you go to the farmer’s market or anytime :)
Elsewhere Market and Coffee House
531 North Main StreetReally cute coffee shop and market. Check it out if you go to the farmer’s market or anytime :)
Bar 430
430 N Main StGreat cocktails and brunch. (Located on main st)
A little bit of a drive to Appleton, but worth it for the experience! Amazing food (fondue!) and atmosphere. Make sure to make reservations. Very accommodating to GF and other dietary restrictions.
The Melting Pot
2295 W College AveA little bit of a drive to Appleton, but worth it for the experience! Amazing food (fondue!) and atmosphere. Make sure to make reservations. Very accommodating to GF and other dietary restrictions.
Perfect little Mexican place, perfect for take out or stay and enjoy a margarita. (Located close to UW-Oshkosh campus)
Takiza Mexican Cuisine
300 South Koeller StreetPerfect little Mexican place, perfect for take out or stay and enjoy a margarita. (Located close to UW-Oshkosh campus)
Small co-op grocery store full of local and organic produce (you don’t have to be a member to shop here!)
Oshkosh Food Co-op
155 Jackson StreetSmall co-op grocery store full of local and organic produce (you don’t have to be a member to shop here!)
Small market full of craft brews, speciality brats and meats, and other interesting goodies! (Located on main st, check it out during the farmer’s market!)
10 locals recommend
WAGNER MARKET
502 N Main StSmall market full of craft brews, speciality brats and meats, and other interesting goodies! (Located on main st, check it out during the farmer’s market!)
Great little bakery with tons of sweet treats (known for their cupcakes) they also sell ice cream & açaí bowls!
7 locals recommend
Tamara's the Cake Guru's Sweets Boutique
2271 Westowne AvenueGreat little bakery with tons of sweet treats (known for their cupcakes) they also sell ice cream & açaí bowls!
Events
http://www.waterfest.org every Thursday during the summer check out the leach amphitheater- located right on the water. You can bring your own chair, and food and beverages (alcohol included) are available for purchase.
12 locals recommend
Leach Amphitheater
303 Ceape Avehttp://www.waterfest.org every Thursday during the summer check out the leach amphitheater- located right on the water. You can bring your own chair, and food and beverages (alcohol included) are available for purchase.
At the end of July there is the biggest AirShow in the world here! If you are lucky enough to be in the area during that time— definitely go! Otherwise- check out the museum any other time of year.
https://www.eaa.org/eaa-museum
23 locals recommend
EAA AirVenture
3000 Poberezny RdAt the end of July there is the biggest AirShow in the world here! If you are lucky enough to be in the area during that time— definitely go! Otherwise- check out the museum any other time of year.
https://www.eaa.org/eaa-museum
Every Saturday: May-October
Super cute, large farmer’s market!
19 locals recommend
Oshkosh Farmers Market
500 N Main StEvery Saturday: May-October
Super cute, large farmer’s market!
Outdoorsy Stuff
.5 mile walk to the trail from my front door!
Perfect for bikes, walking, running, or snow shoeing!
7 locals recommend
Wiouwash Trail
Wiouwash Trail.5 mile walk to the trail from my front door!
Perfect for bikes, walking, running, or snow shoeing!
Fun park with a path along lake Winnebago. Includes a small zoo, a children’s play area, a train, a beach, etc…
20 locals recommend
Menominee Park
Fun park with a path along lake Winnebago. Includes a small zoo, a children’s play area, a train, a beach, etc…
Tiki boat ride! Seats 6.
Docks at Fox River Brewery Co. restaurant. Make reservations in advance.
https://www.cruisintikisoshkosh.com
Cruisin' Tikis Oshkosh
1501 Arboretum DriveTiki boat ride! Seats 6.
Docks at Fox River Brewery Co. restaurant. Make reservations in advance.
https://www.cruisintikisoshkosh.com
15 minute drive, nicely paved 4 mile path for walking, running, or biking! Check out Lawlss in downtown Neenah for a coffee stop mid way!
Trestle Trail
Friendship Trail15 minute drive, nicely paved 4 mile path for walking, running, or biking! Check out Lawlss in downtown Neenah for a coffee stop mid way!
Freshly paved and constructed path along the river in Oshkosh (accessible via the Wiouwash Trail) with plenty of access to restaurants along the way!
Oshkosh Riverwalk
Oshkosh RiverwalkFreshly paved and constructed path along the river in Oshkosh (accessible via the Wiouwash Trail) with plenty of access to restaurants along the way!
Settlers Mill of Oshkosh
3025 S Washburn StMini golf! Located at the outlet mall.
Apple picking. The best caramel apples. Pumpkin patches. Hay rides. Pies. Basically the most fall locale that you can think of. But really.. don’t sleep on the caramel apples.. worth the line! (Great for kids and/adults)
9 locals recommend
The Little Farmer llc.
N 9438 US-151Apple picking. The best caramel apples. Pumpkin patches. Hay rides. Pies. Basically the most fall locale that you can think of. But really.. don’t sleep on the caramel apples.. worth the line! (Great for kids and/adults)
Sightseeing
Outside: beautiful gardens
Inside: rotating exhibits and historical home
54 locals recommend
Paine Art Center and Gardens
1410 Algoma BlvdOutside: beautiful gardens
Inside: rotating exhibits and historical home
Historic little museum with Oshkosh artifacts and rotating exhibits. (Just down the street from The Paine Art Center and Fox River Brewery)
29 locals recommend
Oshkosh Public Museum
1331 Algoma BlvdHistoric little museum with Oshkosh artifacts and rotating exhibits. (Just down the street from The Paine Art Center and Fox River Brewery)
Misc
25 min drive
Great mall. Check out another Fox River Brewery location located inside!
69 locals recommend
Fox River Mall
4301 W Wisconsin Ave25 min drive
Great mall. Check out another Fox River Brewery location located inside!
Great for a rainy day. Recently renovated with recliner seats. Alcohol available for purchase.
https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/oshkosh-cinema-oshkosh
Marcus Oshkosh Cinema
340 South Koeller StreetGreat for a rainy day. Recently renovated with recliner seats. Alcohol available for purchase.
https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/oshkosh-cinema-oshkosh
The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh
3001 S Washburn StHuge outlet mall with plenty of shops to check out.
If you’re looking for some zen during your trip— check out Simply Yoga! Great classes for any experience level.
Simply Yoga
2325 WI-44If you’re looking for some zen during your trip— check out Simply Yoga! Great classes for any experience level.