Neenah, Wisconsin
Neenah is a city of 27,336 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, founded in 1873.
Why visit Neenah
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charles R. Smith House, East Forest Avenue Historic District, Arrowhead Park and Kimberly Point Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Neenah
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Neenah
Neenah is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is situated on the banks of Lake Winnebago, Little Lake Butte des Morts, and the Fox River approximately 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Oshkosh and 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Green Bay. Neenah's population was 27,319 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Neenah, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks28
Charles R. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
East Forest Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Neenah, Wisconsin
Edward D. & Vina Shattuck Beals House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Ellis Jennings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
Franklyn C. Shattuck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
George O. Bergstrom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
George, Sr., and Ellen Banta House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Havilah Babcock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Henry Sherry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Henry Spencer Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Hiram Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
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J. Leslie Sensenbrenner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
House in Wisconsin designed by Thomas Van Alyea
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes69
Bao Ju
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
415 South Commercial Street, Neenah
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 16:00-21:00
Cranky Pat's
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Sandwich · 0.8 mi
905 South Commercial Street, Neenah
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.8 mi
116 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-16:00
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
145 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off
Parker John's BBQ & Pizza - Menasha
Restaurant · Pizza, Barbecue · 2.9 mi
124 Main Street, Menasha
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-10:00
Lion's Tail Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
116 South Commercial Street, Neenah
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Urban Market Cafe
Cafe · 1.8 mi
207 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
Tu-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 11:00-16:00; Mo off
57 more on the map.
History
Neenah was named by Governor James Duane Doty from the Hoocąk word for "water" or "running water". It was the site of a Ho-Chunk village from at least the late 18th century through 1830. In 1830, Juliette Magill Kinzie and other European Americans called the site "Four-Legs' village" for a Ho-Chunk chief who resided there. It is Nįįňą in the Hoocąk language.
The U.S. government initially designated this area in 1835 as an industrial and agricultural mission to the Menominee people of the area. Early settlement by European Americans began a few years later, stimulated in large part by the proximity of the area to the Fox River.
Kimberly-Clark corporation was formed here in 1872. It founded a major paper mill here in 1873, as the region had become a center of lumbering. Profits from lumber stimulated the development of businesses and a variety of professions. Some people relocated to Neenah after the disastrous fire in Oshkosh in 1875.
From the History section of Neenah, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship21
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.3 mi
115 Castle Oak Drive, Neenah
Living Vine Community Church
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
402 North Commercial Street, Neenah
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare10
Map of Neenah
240 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.4 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 11.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Appleton (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Winnebago County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Fox Crossing 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Menasha 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Appleton 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Greenville 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Harrison 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Little Chute 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Kaukauna 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Fond du Lac 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- De Pere 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Hobart 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NeenahWisconsinCityHall2009, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neenah Tower 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 20190808 10 CN Railroad, Neenah, Wisconsin, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Neenah Tower 2 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Neenah Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- 19970719 10 Jackie & David in Neenah, WI (5875222134), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19970719 09 Valley Inn, Neenah, WI (5875222088), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- FRA DOTX 219 at Neenah, WI, June 22, 2022, kkaf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 19970719 11 Neenah, WI (5874663045), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19970719 01 Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI (5869679152), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- 19970719 05 Neenah, WI (5869121007), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Theda Care Neenah Hospital, KDTW Flyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neenah Dam Neenah Wisconsin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or Unknown Unknown, Public domain
- Lake Flies in Neenah Wisconsin, Alexsuchy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 19970719 03 Neenah, WI (5869120949), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19970719 02 Neenah, WI (5869679210), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kimberly Point, Neenah, WI, NMSHARP, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 19951019 01 WC Neenah, WI, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Neenah High School 2023, Robert Barthell, CC BY 4.0
- FranklynCShattuckHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EllisJenningsHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HenrySpencerSmithHouse, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PerryLindsleyHouseNeenahWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HenrySherryHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1010Forest EastForestAvenueHistoricDistrictMenashaWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NeenahLighthouse2009FoxRiver, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GeorgeSrAndEllenBantaHouseMenashaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EdwardDVinShattuckBealsHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neenah WI old post office, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- CharlesRSmithHouseNeenahWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HiramSmithHouseFrontNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JLeslieSensenbrennerHouseFrontNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago&NorthwesternRailroadDepotNeenahWisconsinWIS114, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GeorgeOBergstromHouseSideNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HavilahBabcockHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JudgeJCKerwinHouseFront, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fuel dispenser in use, Henrywingra, CC BY-SA 4.0
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