I imagine this house alongside Lake Winnebago to be popular for weddings, banquets, and other…read morespecial events. Must do - go out the back porch and check out the view! It's scenic to say the least, and you can see Appleton from there! The Waters doesn't have a kitchen. Our training group booked the venue for a dinner and catered in our meal, supposedly from the best restaurant in town. You may or may not care to know that it is equipped with a fully stocked bar though. The upstairs has a large room with chandeliers adorning the ceilings, and there's even a stage with a baby grand piano there too.

Oshkosh may not be the most glamorous place to have a wedding, but the Waters is definitely the…read moremost glamorous place to have a wedding in Oshkosh. Beautiful venue, nice views of the lake, and a really well stocked bar (sometimes when you get this far north is Wisconsin, your choices are limited to brandy and Miller Lite). If I were planning an event in Oshkosh, I'd definitely check this place out!

My husband and I recently attended The Pink Floyd Tribute, "Wish you were Floyd" They were…read morefantastic! The best tribute band I ever saw. If anyone ever gets a chance to hear them...go!

A fine and comfortable refurbished theater with great acoustics and very nice staff. A great place…read moreto take in quality entertainment! And if it's haunted like they say, it must be haunted by Caspar the friendly ghost because the vibe is happy and positive.

Attended a wedding and a wedding reception here. It was great! In addition to a ballroom and great…read morehall for such events, The Howard also has a coffee bar cafe, boutique bowling alley, and often feature live entertainment and specialty dining. The upper level great room was perfect for the wedding ceremony. The service was excellent. Elizabeth coordinated through activities tirelessly. Service at the reception was equally good. Friendly wait staff and bartenders. Highly recommend.

My 1000th Review.... And it for something special!…read more My son's wedding was held at The Gibson Social Club last weekend and everything went well! This venue is pretty cool. Back when I went to college in Oshkosh it was a car dealership. Now it's a wedding venue with a lot of old fashioned style. Great for wedding pictures! The planners and employees of the venue were very professional and helpful. Had no problems at all. If you are going to have your wedding or party here, here are some things to be prepared for. Parking. There is a paid parking lot attached to the venue. However parking is free for guests. The problem is that most don't know until after they paid! (There are parking passes located inside the door of the venue). Make sure to tell your guest if you can! Farmers Market. On Saturdays in summer there is a farmers market until 12:30pm, but in our case Main St did not re-open until about 1:30. So some out of town guest had a rough time finding the place. (Wedding was at 2pm). Noise. The venue is basically an open hall so it is a little noisy during the "happy hour" and other open conversation times, but the sound systems worked very well and everybody could hear well during speeches. Hotels. Closest hotel is about six blocks away. But fills up because it's attached to a convention center... so book early! Process. If you plan on getting married at this location be aware that you will have to leave for a while so they can get the venue reset for the meal and party. We all went to a fun bar across the street and then came back and couple of hours later. Fun day for my family and friends. Very happy with the venue.

Great wedding venue. Somewhat limited by size and acoustics. The staff does a great job of…read morequickly converting the spaces. Wedding, cocktails, dinner, and dancing all in the same space. It has a front parlor which is a bit quieter. Nice beer and spirits selection. Adjacent free parking. Beautiful building.

We booked a suite at the Holiday Inn in Oshkosh so my daughter could have a birthday sleepover with…read morea few friends and enjoy the pool. Shortly after the kids arrived, the manager approached me and said the hotel doesn't allow birthday parties. I explained that I work as an Uber and Lyft driver and regularly transport high school and college students to and from events at this hotel, but he said he didn't believe me. While I can't prove anything definitively, it seemed the issue arose when he saw a large group of Black guests arriving. The parents were simply dropping off their children, some of whom were later picked up, and yet the staff's demeanor shifted noticeably. At one point, their tone also changed when they noticed my "Veterans Against Trump" bumper sticker. While they made some accommodations, it felt more like fear than a genuine desire to help. As a combat veteran and small business owner, I expect respectful and fair treatment wherever I go. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet that standard. We will not be returning, and I cannot recommend this hotel. Service should not depend on race or political views, and the treatment we received was disappointing and unprofessional.

Clean. Spacious. Comfortable. Affordable. Relaxing. Friendly. Would recommend staying here.read more

In town for a conference and stopped in for the large variety on the menu. There are a LOT of…read moreoptions on this menu and it seems to be one of those places where because there is so much, it's hard to do everything well. I tried the mineshaft club and it was an average sandwich, the same could be said for the burger and salad order by coworkers. Nothing special. The fries and cheese curds were crispy, but the saving grace was the bottomless root beer float. There is overall just a lot going on in this establishment, the decor is on theme for a minute shaft but for the place being rather empty our server was rushed anything she was at our table. We also walked through the arcade and most games, when translating the credit to dollar cost, average about $2.50 a play. Because of that, we opted not to play as everything was very ticket or prize centered with nothing seeming like it was affordable and meant just to play for fun.

We went to the mineshaft on Dec 30. We were seated relatively quickly and we placed an order for…read moreappetizers. They took more than 30 minutes to come out and were all were cold (motz sticks, poutine and fried pickles) with some being completely inedible. The mains were then served about 30 minutes after that. Again, burgers and sandwiches were not hot and fresh, but had been sitting for a while. Buns and bread were all soggy. Won't be back.

YOU GUYS. My husband and I came here during the day - during…read morethe annual light festival - and it was by far, one of the coolest things ways to spend the day. The house itself is very cool to tour -- the history, the 3 levels of rooms, the decor, the vibes, the insanely cool architecture, all of it was worth the $12 price tag of a ticket. With the installations all over, it created a fun vibe and way to experience the Paine family estate! The gardens are gorgeous -- featuring all kinds of flowers, plants, a fountain, water features, super pretty views and romantic vibes. We spent a good hour wandering the property and would easily return on a future visit!

Great night light experience through the gardens, would love to come during the day sometime too…read more Added bonus were the hula hoop show and the poi show. Loved it! The art pieces were amazing!

Neither my husband nor I are really football fans these days. In fact, the last Super Bowl we truly…read moresat down and watched from beginning to end was Super Bowl XXIX back in 1995 -- the San Francisco 49ers versus the San Diego Chargers. My husband grew up in the Bay Area, so he was naturally a 49ers fan, while I was born in San Diego and rooted for the Chargers. So yes... it has been awhile. But while passing through Green Bay during a weekday trip, we found ourselves near Lambeau Field and figured, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." And honestly, I am very glad we stopped. Even for someone who doesn't actively follow football, there is something undeniably impressive about Lambeau Field. The stadium feels less like a sports venue and more like a living piece of American history woven deeply into the identity of Green Bay itself. The Packers are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the NFL, founded all the way back in 1919, and remarkably, they are still community-owned rather than controlled by a billionaire owner. There is a sense of pride and loyalty surrounding the team that feels very different from the atmosphere around many modern professional sports organizations. Walking around the stadium, we saw statues and tributes to legendary figures like Vince Lombardi, the iconic coach for whom the Super Bowl trophy itself is named. Even someone only casually aware of football history recognizes that name. My husband especially enjoyed revisiting memories of players like Brett Favre, whose name became synonymous with Green Bay football during the 1990s. One thing I found especially charming was how the stadium exists right within a residential neighborhood. You look around and see ordinary homes sitting not far from this legendary sports landmark, which somehow makes the place feel more personal and woven into everyday life rather than isolated behind massive commercial development. The atrium, halls, and displays throughout the area were beautifully maintained and full of memorabilia, photographs, and pieces of Packers history. Even without being die-hard fans ourselves, we found it surprisingly enjoyable to wander through and absorb the pride the city clearly has for its team. Sometimes while traveling, it's fun to experience things outside your usual interests simply because they matter deeply to the people who live there. And Lambeau Field definitely feels important to Green Bay.

This is a football heaven…read more Tailgating is set up so that even the most casual of fans are forced to happily participate in some pre-game activities. They have areas for personal tailgating, bars open up their spots like it's an open house, and vendors will be forcing drinks down your throat. Once you are inside, it's as if the history of football glows around you. The concessions will do enough for being in the middle of nowhere, Wisconsin, and the alcohol options will feel like a bar with good enough well drinks to get you through a game. Yes, get a cushion if you have a Hank Hill butt; otherwise, you should be okay with the occasional standing up. The fans were incredible, but I am also a Bengals fan, so what kind of threat are we when it was Joe Flacco throwing the ball for us? This is a wonder of the world in football; it will forever be a core sports memory of mine.