The West Main Street National Historic District is made up of 21 historic homes and one church that are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided walking tour booklet can be obtained at the Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce, or guided tours are available by appointment through the Oconto County Historical Society.
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North Bay Shore Recreation Area
North Bay Shore Recreation Area has 34 campsites and one group campsite available that can be reserved for two nights up to fourteen nights. The campground amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, pavilion, playground and RV dump station. Firewood and boat launch are available for a
500 Bay Rd, Oconto, WI 54153
Beyer Home and Carriage Museum
The Beyer Home was built in 1868 and is believed to be one of the first brick homes in the county. The original structure was Italianate-style, but it was later remodeled into a Queen Ann style home with wrap-around porch and three-story tower room. The home was placed on the National Register of
917 Park Ave Oconto, WI 54153
The Ruins Adventure Mini Golf & Ice Cream
The Ruins Golf Course is an 18-hole miniature golf course incorporating elements of ancient Mayan culture, a waterfall, ponds and stream. Nine of the 18 holes are accessible. On select dates the course turns into Glow Golf after dark. Open seasonally from May through October, weather permitting
150 Howard Ln, Oconto, WI 54153
First Church of Christ, Scientist
The First Church of Christ, Scientist was built in 1886 and is considered the world’s first Christian Science Church. The building is part of the West Main Street National Historic District and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Tours are available by appointment
423 Chicago St, Oconto, WI 54153
Charter Fishing – Premier Walleye Fishing on the Bay
Oconto has a number of fishing charters that offer guided fishing trips on the Bay of Green Bay or Oconto River. Oconto is known as the “perch capital of the world.”
Oconto, WI 54153
Copper Culture Museum
Copper Culture Museum is a historical museum showcasing the Old Copper Culture people, early inhabitants of Wisconsin who lived in the Middle Archaic period, likely between 5500 and 5600 BC. These people made a variety of jewelry, tools and other implements out of copper. The property contains
260 Copper Culture Way, Oconto, WI 54153