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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Everything Oshkosh is known for

RoadyGoat plays music like this when you drive through Oshkosh. It's free on iPhone, and full songs play through Apple Music.

Music in Oshkosh

Songs About Oshkosh

Visionz
Wu-Tang Clan
7%
"Seeds posin' in Osh Kosh"
Say No Go
De La Soul
5%
"Were once clothes made for Oshkosh"

History of Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Grounds

1970

Annual fly-in convention in Oshkosh that transforms Wittman Regional Airport into the busiest airport in the world for one week each July.

Everything Near Oshkosh

10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Oshkosh Grand Opera House · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a moment and imagine the echoes of applause and soaring melodies – this is the Oshkosh Grand Opera House, and it's got stories to tell. Completed in 1883, the Grand was designed by local architect…

  • Paine Art Center and Gardens · 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what happens when a wealthy couple dreams big? You're about to find out! Nathan and Jessie Kimberly Paine, two prominent figures in Oshkosh, began construction on their magnificent estate in 1927. They…

  • EAA AirVenture Grounds · 2.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Annual fly-in convention in Oshkosh that transforms Wittman Regional Airport into the busiest airport in the world for one week each July.

  • Neenah Light · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder how early settlers navigated these waters? We're approaching the Neenah Light, a silent sentinel that once guided vital commerce on Lake Winnebago. This isn't just a pretty landmark; it's a testament to the…

  • Stockbridge Indian Cemetery · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This quiet cemetery whispers a story of displacement and resilience. This is the Stockbridge Indian Cemetery, the final resting place for members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community after they were forced to relocate…

  • High Cliff State Park · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look out your window – you're about to explore the dramatic cliffs overlooking Lake Winnebago, formed by the mighty Niagara Escarpment! High Cliff State Park isn't just scenic; it’s a geological marvel and a unique…

  • Hearthstone Historic House Museum · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be amazed! Right here, in Appleton, Wisconsin, stood the very first house in the United States powered by hydroelectricity. It all started on September 30th, 1882. Henry James Rogers, a paper company…

  • Fox River Paper Company Historic District · 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder how Appleton became the booming industrial hub it is today? Just look out your window at these historic buildings and you'll see the answer! This complex, known as the Historic Fox River Mills, tells a story…

  • History Museum at the Castle · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what a castle is doing in downtown Appleton? You're about to find out! This isn't just a pretty building; it's a vault of Outagamie County's past, right here across from Lawrence University. This grand…

  • Little White Schoolhouse · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a second – this unassuming little schoolhouse is where the Republican Party got its start. In 1854, a group of Whigs, Democrats, and Free-Soilers, all united against the expansion of slavery, gathered here…

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