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Oshkosh Diversions
Three itineraries to consider during the annual EAA AirVenture
Minneapolis, MN
Quad Cities, IA/IL
Grand Rapids, MI
12 • KING AIR MAGAZINE
JUNE 2023
by MeLinda Schnyder
If you’re planning to fly to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – which runs July 24-30 this year – we’ve rounded up three suggestions of destinations to explore on your way to or from Wisconsin. Whatever direction you’re traveling, consider diverting to one of these worthy stops.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Visitors come to the largest city in a state nicknamed “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for easy access to those famous bodies of water (there are actually 11,842 according to state officials) while also enjoying the mix of arts, culture, sports, entertainment and dining that the city of nearly 4 million offers. Minneapolis has 180 parks, 22 lakes, 12 gardens and seven golf courses within city limits, plus the Mississippi River. Outfitters make it easy to bicycle or kayak around the area.
Outdoor highlights include the St. Anthony Falls, the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi River’s 2,300-plus miles from Lake Itasca, Minnesota, to the Gulf of Mexico; the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River; and the more than 40 artworks in the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden outside the Walker Art Center.
If you’re looking for cooler indoor activities, there are more than 50 museums. Music fans will want to explore Paisley Park, the