🟡🐾 Off to See the Wizard! Visiting Oz Plaza in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 🌈🧙‍♀️

Come along as Simba the Adventure Pup and I explore Oz Plaza — a whimsical roadside stop in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, that brings The Wizard of Oz to life in bronze and magic! 🌪️✨

This colorful plaza celebrates the city's claim to fame as the location of the 1939 world premiere of the film, and it’s packed with photo ops, nostalgia, and small-town charm.

📍 Location Details

Oz Plaza
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

🕰️ Open year-round
💰 Free to visit
🐶 Dog-Friendly: Yes! Simba had a blast following the Yellow Brick Road (literally)

🎬 What You'll See

This is a must-visit for movie buffs, classic film fans, and anyone who grew up humming “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The heart of the plaza is its life-sized bronze statue collection, including:

🟡 Dorothy & Toto
🔧 Tin Man
🌽 Scarecrow
🦁 Cowardly Lion
🟢 Wicked Witch of the West

Every statue is wonderfully detailed, and it makes for a perfect quick photo stop or a fun walk with your pup through a slice of Americana.

🐾 Simba’s Experience

Simba was fascinated by the statues and had fun sniffing along the path that mimics the Yellow Brick Road. The area is calm, clean, and surrounded by shops and restaurants, making it a great stop for dog-friendly travel and a walk through film history.

🎥 Why It’s Worth a Stop


This quick stop is part of our “Life on Paws and Wheels” travel series — documenting our full-time RV journey across the country in search of trails, parks, hidden gems, and quirky roadside attractions like this one.

🎞️ Perfect for pop culture lovers
📸 Great photo ops
🧠 Fun historical tie-in to the film’s premiere
🐾 Dog-friendly and walkable

💛 Final Thoughts

If you find yourself driving through southeastern Wisconsin, take 15 minutes to wander Oz Plaza. It’s sweet, strange, and full of heart — just like the film itself.

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Location: Oconomowoc, WI 53066, USA

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