Uncovering Oneida County’s surprises
While Oneida County is known for its beautiful lakes and trails, it may be surprising that it is home to some amazing attractions. Some of these places fly under the radar and others are well-known establishments that have been enjoyed by generations of travelers. Here are a few attractions to check out on your next Oneida County getaway:
Three Lakes Winery
Oneida County is wine country? You bet. If you’ve never tasted the wines produced by this craft winery, you’re in for a treat. Three Lakes Winery produces wines flavored with cranberry, rhubarb and pumpkin! Stop in for a free tasting – they’re available daily throughout the year.
Kovak Planetarium
Take a cosmic journey next time you’re in Hodag Country. The Kovac Planetarium is a one-of-a-kind globe-style planetarium displaying a complete replica of the night skies. The planetarium was built by Frank Kovac, a paper worker who dreamed of becoming an astrophysicist.
Three Lakes Center for the Arts
After World War II, hundreds of military Quonset huts were repurposed into movie theaters. Just six remain, and one is located in the heart of Three Lakes. The Three Lakes Center for the Arts is housed in a structure once owned by the SeaBees in World War II. A local sports hero, Cy Williams, designed and built the original 1946 theater. Today the building is a center for arts and entertainment and it regularly hosts movies and concerts.
