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Explore Oconto, Wisconsin!

Oconto has a very rich historical past. For history buffs, Oconto offers museums and historic attractions. Visit the Beyer Home Museum which contains Copper Culture artifacts, old Main Street store exhibits, and more. Oconto Archaic Copper Museum has the oldest copper burial cemetery going back as far as 7500 years. It displays the history of the first metal tooling industry as well.

Pay attention to the skies for eagles and many other bird species. “The Bird City”, Oconto is a certified Wisconsin Bird City member. Oconto Marsh Refuge, Breakwater Park and Harbor are just two of the several sites to look for birds. There are many trails in the area to make foot travelling easy and fun to explore the parks and the city. With a plentiful amount waterfronts and shores, water activities are popular and available to all. Oconto has a lot to offer and there is something for everyone.

For more travel information about Oconto, Wisconsin, please contact this tourism resource:

Oconto County Economic Development Corporation/Tourism
1113 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-6969 | toll free: (888) 626-6862

ocontocounty.org

Oconto Area Chamber
(920) 834-5711

ocontoareachamber.com

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