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Fox Valley Favorites: Restaurants, Shopping & Local Gems
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items Looking for the best things to do in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley? This local guide features my favorite restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, small businesses, family-friendly attractions, event venues, parks, and hidden gems throughout Appleton, Neenah, ...
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Best Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Sweet Treats
Things to Do & Hidden Gems
Local Shopping & Small Businesses
Best Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Sweet Treats
Discover the best restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, cafés, and local eateries in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley. From cozy breakfast spots and artisan bakeries to upscale dining, casual favorites, and hidden gems, this collection features the places I gen...
An Oshkosh bakery with season fun pastries! Created by Texas plants, the bakery thrives on created amazing pastries and breads with simple ingredients.
Thunderbird Bakery | Handmade sourdough breads and pastries
Enjoy a real "Blast From The Past" in this unique and authentic 1950's Drive In Restaurant. Roller Skating carhops rock 'n roll your order to your car our to one of our pleasant picnic tables, while 50's & 60's tunes play in the background.
Ardy and Eds Drive In - Ardy and Eds Drive In
Located near campus, this coffee shop opened in the spring of 2026 and has been the ultimate vibe!
Sonder Coffee Co
Ruby Owl Taproom is a downtown Oshkosh favorite known for its creative burgers, handcrafted sandwiches, shareable appetizers, and impressive selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. With its welcoming atmosphere, locally inspired menu, and rotat...
Craft Beer Bar | Ruby Owl Tap Room | Oshkosh Wisconsin
Step back in time at this iconic Fox Valley drive-in, where classic 1950s charm meets some of the best frozen custard in Wisconsin. Serving the community since 1947, this local favorite is known for its nostalgic carhop service, creamy frozen custard...
Leons Frozen Custard | Oshkosh WI
Open on weekends, this local donut shop has speciality donuts and fun flavors!
cheeky doughnuts
Things to Do & Hidden Gems
Looking for the best things to do in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley? From family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to museums, live entertainment, nightlife, seasonal events, and unique local experiences, there’s something for everyone. Explore the...
EAA is the country’s largest aviation spectacle! This museum is located in Oshkosh is perfect for families and aviation enthusiasts!
EAA Aviation Museum | Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Such a fun museum and they offer great family friendly experiences as well!
Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass | Glass Art
Nestled inside the beautiful Menominee Park, Menominee Park Zoo is one of Oshkosh’s best free, family-friendly attractions. Home to a variety of native and exotic animals, the zoo offers an easy, walkable experience that’s perfect for toddlers, young...
Menominee Park Zoo - City of Oshkosh
Local Shopping & Small Businesses
Support the incredible small businesses that make Wisconsin’s Fox Valley so special. This collection features my favorite local boutiques, bookstores, gift shops, home décor stores, specialty retailers, artisan markets, and hidden shopping gems throu...
A family owned and locally operated shop that creates their prints in house!! I love the owners dearly and love how the curate options for their shop!
Lily & Sparrow
Urban Market Neenah is a cafe and market in downtown Neenah, Wisconsin, that offers breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go options with a focus on natural, organic, and locally sourced products, including groceries, gifts, and boutique items. It features ...
Urban Market Neenah
Operating as a cafe and market, the market offers a fun vibe and variety of curated items! Changing seasonally, this is the perfect place to get a gift or memory
Elsewhere Market Oshkosh WI