Places to visit near

Oshkosh

Oshkosh is a town in Winnebago district, Wisconsin, United States of about 66,555 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 42 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 30 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Opera House Square, Oshkosh Public Museum and Paine Art Center and Gardens.

44.0247° N, 88.5426° WPop. 66,555

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see78
Notable158
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Oshkosh

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Oshkosh
  2. EAA Aviation Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Oakhaven Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Lake Butte des Mortslake · 45 min
  5. Asylum Point Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Winnebagolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Oshkosh
Today’s loopOshkoshStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Oshkosh?

Opera House Square (park, about 1 km), Oshkosh Public Museum (museum, about 2 km), Paine Art Center and Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Menominee Park Zoo (nature spot, about 2 km), Bray's Point Lighthouse (heritage site, about 3 km), Asylum Point Lighthouse (beach, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oshkosh?

143 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Oshkosh?

Grace Chapel, about 1 km by road; Christ Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Oshkosh?

Millers Bay, about 3 km by road; Lake Butte des Morts (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Oshkosh?

Start in Oshkosh, visit EAA Aviation Museum, then Oakhaven Church, then Lake Butte des Morts, then Asylum Point Lighthouse, then Lake Winnebago, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.