Oshkosh is a friendly, compact lakeside city on Lake Winnebago with a walkable downtown, year‑round outdoor recreation, a lively food and craft‑brew scene, and frequent cultural events (including the famous EAA airshow) — it feels like a comfortable short‑term home rather than a place you’ll get stuck in for weeks.
Within roughly 25–50 miles you can easily day‑trip to Appleton (larger shopping, arts and medical centers) and Green Bay (pro sports, museums and bigger‑city amenities), so weekend variety is always close by.