We went to the Nature of Light exhibit at the Paine Art Center. It was stunningly beautiful. The exhibit was interactive, so we were able to touch and turn parts of the exhibit. We felt a feeling of wonder, happiness and peace the whole time we were there. This was definitely worth the trip.

I had such a wonderful time at The Nature of Light: Ultimate Experience. From the start, the ticketing process was seamless, and I really appreciated how they had staggered entry times to keep things from feeling crowded. The whole event had a great flow, and the experience felt both relaxing and immersive. One of my favorite touches was the warm drinks provided on a cool night, it was a perfect little comfort amidst the stunning light displays. The sculptures were absolutely breathtaking, and I loved the way they cast such beautiful shadows. It was incredible to see them in both the indoor and outdoor settings, with each one offering a unique perspective. There were so many magical moments, especially as the rain added to the atmosphere. The trees and sky sparkled with glittering lights, and the whole environment felt even more enchanting. Every corner had a little surprise, and it was easy to lose track of time while taking in all the beauty. I truly enjoyed every moment of this experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something special to enjoy with friends or family. A must-see event that combines art, nature, and light in the most magical way!

The light show was beautiful. They were already beginning Christmas setup, which made it a bit odd. The house is quite large, the grounds a bit small for the house's size, but still lovely. The staff were very helpful and nice.

We visited the Paine art center for a breakfast. The architecture is absolutely stunning! I especially loved the intricate wooden carving on doors, stairs, and moldings. The garden is beautiful and well manicured with a feeling of being in someone's secret garden. I highly recommend this beautiful venue with fascinating history!

The Nature of Light exhibit was quite remarkable, in terms of creativity and variety. It began in the main floor of the mansion, then about ninety percent of the exhibit was outside. Strobes through trees, geographic sculptures, manicured gardens. A short performance dance set. Lots of opportunity to sit and take this all in. Highly recommend

We went for the light in the garden experience, run do not walk it is an amazing night. We did the first time slot at 820, so very little waiting and crowds. We got so many amazing pictures. You can go as long as you want. Can not wait for our next visit

What a pleasure to tour the Paine Art 🖼️ Center and Gardens with lots of other moms and families on this gorgeous day! ☀️ I have always loved the Paine and today was extra fabulous with free admission! We enjoyed the gardens and touring the mansion. Love to hear that they’ve partnered with some UWO classes, giving those students a chance to learn history of the Paine family, their home and some history of Oshkosh industry as well. I commend the Paine for extending free admission to all on Mother’s Day. Truly a gift 💝 to the community. 🌷🌼🌸🌺🪻💐

Nice museum that showcases many aspects of aviation! They have a fun area for kids inside as well, I will say the simulators offered need to be maintained better only 2-8 were in working order. Lastly my group could not find a bathroom in the top of the museum once you enter. ( this was a problem for some members of my group)

*** FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS!!! If that doesn't get your attention I don't know what will. On weekends they run a Young Eagles program which kids ages 8-17 are able to get a 10-15 minute plane ride in which they are even given the chance to take the controls. There is no extra cost just the cost of the museum which is extremely reasonable. $37 gets the family in and includes 2 adults and up to five kids. On top of that amazing experience the museum has numerous other kid related things through our it and everything for the aviation enthusiast. From all sorts of planes for early in flight through about the early 70's. Tons of history, exhibits, models, etc. Plan at least 3-4 hours to see and do everything. Weekend we went was not crowded at all. Can't recommend this place high enough.

Different than other aviation museums we have been too. This is mostly experimental aircraft. There was a lot of interesting stuff to see however. This is a large museum and it's well put together. Prepare to spend at least two to three hours. Recommended.

I'm not sure about visiting patterns, but on a windy, cool, November Sunday (during Packer game, I believe), all six of us had a fantastic time exploring, imagining, and socializing at the EAA Aviation Musuem. More people arrived by mid afternoon, which was helpful, as some experienced EAA-ers shared how to use some experiential activities—of which there were many, including helicopter, plane, and hang‐gliding simulations. In another fashion, my favorite part was interacting and learning from the staff 😊 We most certainly invested in a membership, despite the added bonus that it costs hardly more than our family's individual tickets 😏

Fantastic exhibits. There was a fair amount of things that were out of order for the kids but they didn't seem to mind. With little kids expect to spend 2 hours but I could have stayed much longer learning about the incredible aircrafts there. Highly recommend

An absolutely amazing museum for aviation enthusiasts and history enthusiasts alike. So much planes in here and stuff to learn. You could spend an entire day in here. Its also a very nice atmosphere. The restrooms are clean and there are water fountains located with delicious water incase youre thirsty. I came here with my older brother and his wife in july for the 2025 oshkosh airventure which was incredible. I highly recommend visiting this museum while you are in the area, its really worth it. There are also some interactive exhibits such as air pressure and gyro force. Even if you know nothing about aviation it is still a cool place for anyone who wants to learn.

We went there for the museum and air show! It made us so proud to be an American and our Veterans! 🫡🫡🫡👍 It was so interesting and knowledgeable of our past and present! It was also so many interactive things for our grandkids! It’s a must go! 👍👍

The changes and upgrades at this museum are fantastic and were long overdue! Beautiful, informative displays with many hands on and interactive exhibits. I was impressed. Very well done. And the gorgeous home with full Tiffany stained glass windows and inspired wood working throughout is still preserved. Well done!

Went on a tour with Neal. Historic home, beautiful stained glass windows, awe inspiring stairwell, lovely fireplace, apostles clock, Tiffany lamps and decorations, wine glasses, beer strings, and unique liquor flasks. Also a museum with early native Wisconsin artifacts. Unique bowling lane for visitors to try out. We worth the trip. If parking lot is full, Park in church parking across the street. Handicapped accessible. Gift shop.

We thought this was alright, but I think we were expecting more. We just felt it was lacking something, and was an odd mishmash of exhibits. That said, there are some very nice pieces here. The statuettes by the native artist on the second floor were very nice, though several were missing. The old electronic bowling game (also on the second floor) was fun to have, but seemed oddly out of place. There were a couple areas closed off, I'm not sure what other exhibits were beyond the doors. There's a set of drawers in the basement area with old money in good condition, and we both enjoyed looking at that. And the Tiffany lamps and wall murals were nice. I don't know if it's just the odd setup with the exhibits not flowing together well, or something else, but we didn't really find it all that enjoyable. Also, I've moved the map marker, as it was on the wrong building.

Went for the Gardens in Glass exhibit which was very good, but so pleasantly surprised at the museum itself. The house and exhibitions are beautiful. What a treasure for the city of Oshkosh!

This was a nice weekend experience. All in all, took us about an hour. It's not huge by any means, but it's also only $8 per adult, which is acceptable, especially after having visited as many cities as I have where something like this could have easily run three times as high for a similar experience. I didn't take any pictures of the main exhibits, but I did take a good chunk of the attached house, which is included with museum admission. They also rotate exhibits frequently to my understanding, and I can only recommend anyone swing by on a gloomy afternoon. We definitely don't regret it.

Visited from Chicago area to see the Tiffany exhibit. Although a somewhat small exhibit, we loved seeing the beautiful lamps, windows & other Tiffany pieces. We got 1/2 price tickets because we had bought tickets to the Light exhibit at Paine.

This place is truly a treasure for the community and the whole state. They are committed to research and making history accessible and relevant. This year, I attended a cemetery walk and two talks related to exhibits. I enjoyed and learned from every event.

Fun little zoo and the park next to it is great for the kids to play! We really enjoyed our time here

This is the perfect little zoo to take your kids when it’s hotter than the blazes and you just can’t do the Milwaukee County zoo. Yes, it’s small, but that’s the beauty of it. Bring quarters for the goat, llama, and donkey feeding and look for the cute little tortoise, crawling around the grounds.We had a great time.

We love this little free zoo! The animals are well taken care of, the grounds are very clean, and the playground next door is wonderful!

Cute zoo! Lots of critters including a bear, eagle, otters, elk, and several farm animals. Great for a low energy, easy walking experience. Free to enter and not too many other visitors during the week days

A great zoo. Every September they have snooze at the zoo which is camping inside the zoo with a movie, food and activities. I take my daughter every year. She loves it and it's great to see people year after year at the event.

Was a blast to see all the new additions, new animals, and freshly growing grasses. A BIG upgrade and a wonderful experience for my son and I included a video as well as pics COME CHECK US OUT

Every time we are in town with the kids we have to make a stop to visit the animals. They do make changes and improvements. Always a joy

Vast collection of military artifacts. Everything is well organized and nicely labeled and the volunteers have a treasure trove of information they eagerly share. Enjoyed our visit and definitely recommend.

Highly recommend for kids and adults. We spent about a hour looking through the exhibits, learning from the volunteers (veterans) and the checking out the gift shop. Open to the public on Fridays & Saturdays. The volunteers invited the public to join them on 5/6/2023 for an open house, they will have re-enactments & new items.

We always stop at the Military Veterans Museum when we visit Oshkosh. It is a must-see!! It is a very humbling experience and a wonderful display of military memorabilia.

This place is awesome. A great collection of military vehicles and tech. They also have a ww2 built T-34-85 which is absolutely amazing. We asked the staff if me and my brother could do a photo shoot on the tank since he has a Soviet tankers uniform. Drove several hours here and as totally worth it. The staff were very kind and the little gift shop sold things at a reasonable price.

Outstanding museum with the history of mostly ww1, ww2, Vietnam, Korean and desert storm wars. Don't forget to see the motorbay area!

Very well organized, and they have some weapons and information that I have not seen in other museums

Visited here while at the EAA airventure, was a great experience. Very nice gift shop, picked up a couple of challenge coins. Friendly staff.

Five-Star Review for Beckett's If you're anywhere near Beckett's and not eating there, you're doing life wrong. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was welcoming, the staff was on point, and the food—let me just say, if flavor were poker, Beckett's is holding a royal flush. I had a burger so good I almost proposed to it—don’t worry, I got turned down… apparently it’s already in a beef with someone else. Seriously though, everything from appetizers to dessert was top-tier. This place deserves five stars, a standing ovation, and maybe even its own sitcom. I’ll definitely be back—and next time, I’m bringing friends. They deserve to eat this good too. Would you like a version geared toward a specific dish or occasion?

I wouldn’t take my family here again. The food was decent for the most part. The burger kept coming out burned (actually black!) and even after it was re made it came out black. The meat pops were nothing like pictured and described and were over cooked. The atmosphere however was absolutely NOT kid friendly. Nothing about this place is welcoming and several things are absolutely a reason to never come back! To the owner’s reply: thanks for the comment I guess. My kids are very well behaved and I have no doubt that you are welcoming to children in your dive bar. That does NOT however make it a child friendly place. It’s the opposite in fact. I see the combative and arrogant replies (and in person interactions according to some reviews) are quite frequent in almost all of the honest reviews. Families beware!!!

The food was fine. Nice for a fancier meal in town. I really liked the croquettes. I wouldn’t recommend the duck, it was just fine. The salmon and sirloin were both pretty good. The vibes here were good but the food was pretty plain and just okay.

Visited the restaurant to specifically sit on the deck with our dog. Nice menu; good food; great service

We had our wedding at Beckets on September 27th 2025. I had grown up coming here, so it just felt right! We had such a perfect day! Kris and his team are so incredibly responsive. You will not wait long for a reply from this team. Kris knows the wedding business like the back of his hand. He was confident and collected in all of his responses and replies to our questions. We served the braised short rib with mashed potatoes and received so many compliments on how amazing the dinner was! Multiple guests telling us it’s the best wedding dinner they ever had. We can’t forget how beautiful the space is. So unique and not your average wedding venue. If you are considering having dinner here…or your most important day of your life…don’t question it! Thank you to Kris and Beckets team for helping us throw the biggest and best party of our life! Cheers!!

Let me tell yous! Bravo thank you for such a good 1st experience! Food was purrfect, atmosphere was a delight and food was excellent! I was recommend by winner sports bar in oshkosh and im glad I was becuz I was just really amazed by Becket's! Thx you 🫂 ps u would think the mac n cheese kids is a basic...it was great!

The view is nice. My fish was good and was seasoned nicely. The fries are bland and Cole slaw was dry with very little dressing. The steak had no seasoning but cooked well. Green beans were flavorful and still had a little crisp to them which was nice. The potato croquette was good. Overall just ok.

Classic root beer stand with roller skating car hops. Traditional fast food with ice cream treats. Iconic Oshkosh restaurant!

The vibes! Ardy & Ed’s will take you back in time. It’s an old fashioned drive-up burger joint. The servers meet you at your car and deliver your meal on roller blades. I had the super burger, my son got the kid’s cheeseburger meal, and we both enjoyed an ice cold draft root beer in a frosty mug. The food was delicious! We will definitely be back.

Super fun place, food was great and service was phenomenal! Highly suggest their homemade root beer, you know it’s good when you can buy it to-go in gallons. They come to your window offer a menu and put something under windshield to show that you’ve been helped, they tell you to put on your hazards when you’re ready. It is made to order so it does take a little while but you are allowed to order ahead for pick up if you’d like. Highly suggest this place even saw some people order and walk across the street to have a picnic at the lake such a good idea.

The turtle ice cream is to die for . Great service and food for very reasonable prices . The girls on roller skates are super sweet and give great service .

We came for the Oshkosh EAA AIR VENTURE and stopped here for lunch. The serving sizes are very nice! The Ladies on the Roller Skates were very friendly and overall we were very pleased with this Drive in Restaurant!!

So happy we made the side trip to stop here because the whole experience was great! The car hops expertly navigate the parking lot on roller skates to take orders and deliver food. If you’re eating in your car, you even get a tray that hangs on your window. This place isn’t a reproduction, but has been here for decades! The food was awesome, but the root beer was better than any that I’ve had. Amazing place!

A throwback to old drive in’s (and Sonic started in my hometown). Loved the atmosphere, service was fast and friendly (and on skates). The root beer is excellent. Cheese curds were very good. I had the double? With brat meat and beef and enjoyed as a nice change from a standard hamburger.

Our 1st experience here was amazing. Our server Tori was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The portion sizes were generous, and the quality was simply delicious. I had the prime rib special while. My husband had the Roxy Cut tenderloin which was cooked perfectly (and he's picky). The chefs was Jason so kudos to you and your team.

This is my favorite restaurant when I get to Oshkosh! With plenty of seating options, there’s little or no wait. The staff is so friendly. The food is exceptional! I can’t wait till my next trip back to the area.

Amazing!! The Roxy has the best prime rib cut in Oshkosh, and the care they take for the Oscar option is tasted. Nothing but quality here, with fresh crab and perfectly steamed asparagus. Every bite melts in your mouth!!

Stopped by here for a quick breakfast and boy am I glad I did! From entering you are greeted by smiling, happy people ready to seat you even without reservation. There were so many choices for breakfast items, but ultimately I decided on the build your own skillet with bacon, italian sausage, spinach, and pepper jack cheese over a bed on potatoe fried dumplings. My girlfriend got the 3 biscuits and gravy. Let me start with saying that we GREATLY underestimated the portion sizes, the skillet was phenomenal with amazing taste with every bite. The biscuits and gravy tasted amazing as well with amazing sausage gravy taste with every bite. As far as service goes, our waitress Shannon was very attentive and very enthusiastic, even with the busy atmosphere. I can't wait to return and try the dinner next time im in town. For everyone else wondering if this is worth a try, It's definitely worth it!

So much food for a very reasonable price! Service was good & our waitress was amazing. So friendly & helpful. We got the steak, shrimp & asparagus salad & the black first salad. Delicious!

Food and service exceptional Dining room too dark. Hard to see the menu. I asked to turn up the lights and they didn't.

The food was not good at all. Everything we ordered was not good. The seafood omelette that was on special consisted of two overcooked flaps of eggs with tiny shrimp, imitation crab and unmelted cheese. The steak nuggets had zero flavor. I was hoping for a little higher quality for the price. The waitress was nice.

We love it here. Excellent food with a changing menu. If you're a foodie, this is a gem. We've always gotten excellent service from a staff that cares and knows their menu. Great quality food that is prepared excellently and seasoned very well. Great cocktails as well! The crazy part is the prices are super reasonable. You really can't go wrong here. Great ingredients put together in balanced and flavorful dishes. We don't live in Oshkosh, but we always stop here when we're in town. At this point, we're somewhere between 5-10 visits and all of them have been great. To the staff: keep up the great work!

We LOVED our evening here. My friend and I came in for a drink and then met our other friends for dinner, but we CAME BACK after dinner to hang out and grab another drink and dessert. We really enjoyed Gardina’s. The wine shop is AMAZING, too. If you are a wine lover, build in some time to check out their retail area. It is full of great wine options that you can’t just find everywhere. It is marvelous! My Apple Cider Sidecar was amazing, and my friend loved her Vanilla Chai Mule. I also had their seasonal French 75, which was yummy too! Our waiter was extremely nice and fun to chat with! She was helpful and kind. We really loved this place, and if I ever return to Oshkosh, I will also return here!

Not a big Italian food person but stopped by with some coworkers while out on a work trip. It was highly recommended so I tagged along. I had the braised beef ravioli. It was the best pasta I've tried! Very tasty and perfect flavor. I had chicken dumpling soup as a side and that was very refreshing as well. Would definitely bring my wife when in Oshkosh as she is a big Italian food eater. Give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.

We went at 3pm in the afternoon, so it was quiet. We were able to sit anywhere. The waitress was kind and patient. She checked on us several times which was nice. The food was excellent. I have visited here before and have recommended it often to others. Keep up the good job. We will be back!

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Gardina's. We had never been before and we felt the service was outstanding. I had the seasonal risotto and it was phenomenal. I am Gluten intolerant and when I brought that up, they asked the chef if there was any wheat products in any of the foods I was interested in and made sure that each dish was safe to eat. Our server had a great personality and was very enjoyable to talk to. Definitely recommend coming here for a date night!

All four of our entrees were delicious. The wine was also great. What took our visit over the top was our waiter Pedro. Very professional, informative but also alot of fun. We wanted him to pull up a chair and join us. Great night out! Thanks Pedro!

My 2nd visit to Gardina's was just as wonderful as the first. I ordered the salmon salad. The romaine lettuce salad had a plentiful perimeter of feta cheese, cucumbers, avocado, cherry tomatoes along with a nice sized portion (4-5oz) of perfectly cooked salmon. The dressing was served on the side. I enjoyed EVERY bite. Price was right. Service was excellent. Place was quiet as we'd come in for a late lunch.

Manila in Oshkosh is an absolute gem!The food is authentic, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish I've tried has been amazing! The Katsu sliders where my favorite. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is incredibly kind and attentive. Manila is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious, home-style meal. A true local treasure that I’ll keep coming back to!

The food was wonderful! My wife (a native from Metro Manila) loved all of it! Her favorite was the dessert halo halo. The restaurant was very beautiful and included some Philippines memorabilia as well as beautiful, modern architecture.

Took over 30 min after the host sat us to get our waters. The beer did come out faster after ordering. Took a while after seating to have a waitstaff over but must be understaffed. Sushi had a good amount of fish on it. Food over all good. I’d say waitress was friendly but over all staff isn’t friendly with each other or helpful- not over my clean, table sticky… we had 5 regular sushi rolls small salad and 4 spring rolls and a beer for $75 dollars.

The atmosphere of this place was warm, and I enjoyed the live piano music as well. I ordered the vegetable roll, which was very good and the presentation was great. The only downside was the wait was a bit long, and my table had to leave as we were from out of town. The manager was friendly, as she quickly took care of it and compensated us. But, I appreciate the other staff as well, as they were very friendly and assisted us with the menu. Despite the wait, I look forward to giving this place another try.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️An Unforgettable Experience at Manila Resto! From start to finish, our experience at Manila Resto in Oshkosh was nothing short of amazing! The team went above and beyond to help us plan our special event—creating the perfect ambiance right in the heart of downtown Oshkosh. They were incredibly accommodating, even helping with special dietary needs to ensure everyone felt included. The food was exceptional—every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. I highly recommend the Sisig! Our group of 16 pre-ordered the Boodle Fight, and it turned out to be so much more than a meal—it was an unforgettable shared experience that brought everyone together. Thank you to the entire Manila Resto team for your warm hospitality and outstanding service. You helped us create a forever memory!

Amazing food, service and ambiance. No words can describe how much we enjoyed the overall experience at this restaurant. It’s one of those restaurants you just have to try so you can understand how great everything is. They are out of a few things we mainly wanted to try but we were not disappointed with what we did get. Flavor was delicious, great portions to share and our waiter was awesome very attentive. We will definitely be back and this most likely it will be a regular place for us.

I was recently visiting my son I'm Oshkosh where decided to stop in at this establishment after reading the reviews. When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised on how the place was set up and decorated. It was not busy by no means so we were able to pick our seating. I loved how they didn't put the tables to close! A huge 👏 for that! I love space! The hostess was very welcoming and our waitress accommodating. We are a family of foodies from fine dining to hole in the wall restaurants with amazing food. We start by ordering a couple appetizers maybe more sometimes! LOL! The prices were great! We ordered so my son could take home some for his girlfriend. We experienced some absolutely fabulously fresh amazing food! I can't wait to come back! Kudos to the staff and owners!