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Meet Appleton.
A lively Fox Cities destination where a walkable downtown, river scenery, restaurants, performing arts and Wisconsin history make an easy weekend getaway.
A lively Fox Cities destination where a walkable downtown, river scenery, restaurants, performing arts and Wisconsin history make an easy weekend getaway.
Appleton sits along the Fox River in northeastern Wisconsin and anchors a larger collection of communities known as the Fox Cities.
For visitors, the appeal is the mix. Spend part of the day downtown, follow the river, see a performance, explore local history and still have plenty of restaurants and places to stop once evening arrives.
Downtown, the Fox River and a strong arts-and-culture side.
Restaurants, shops, nightlife and culture packed into an easy-to-explore city center.
Trails, parks and river scenery reveal another side of Appleton beyond downtown.
Performing arts, museums and local history add plenty to an Appleton weekend.
Mix downtown exploring with culture, food and time along the river.
Start along College Avenue and explore restaurants, shops and local businesses.
Follow the river and discover parks, trails and scenery close to the city.
Make performing arts or live entertainment part of your Appleton evening.
Discover museums and stories connected to Appleton and the Fox Cities.
Build the evening around downtown restaurants and Wisconsin favorites.
Work Wisconsin beer culture into the weekend at a local taproom or brewery.
Explore more of the river corridor and Fox Cities by bike.
Browse downtown shops and other shopping areas throughout the Fox Cities.
Downtown gives Appleton much of its weekend-getaway appeal. Restaurants, shops, nightlife and cultural attractions sit close enough together that exploring doesn't require a complicated plan.
Start with a walk, find somewhere for lunch and see where the afternoon takes you.
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The Fox River played a major role in the growth of Appleton and remains one of the city's defining natural features.
Step away from the busier downtown streets and explore river scenery, parks and trails that connect Appleton to the wider Fox Cities.
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Appleton's performing arts, museums, live entertainment and local history give the city plenty to offer once you've finished exploring outside.
Plan around a performance or simply leave room in the weekend to discover what's happening downtown.
Explore Arts & Culture →Appleton makes a natural base for a wider northeastern Wisconsin trip.
Use Appleton as the center of a trip through nearby communities and river country.
Head NortheastCombine Appleton with Green Bay for an easy multi-city Wisconsin weekend.
Head EastContinue toward Wisconsin's eastern shoreline, harbor towns and beaches.
Slow DownAdd smaller communities and scenic stops to a longer northeastern Wisconsin trip.
Two nights gives you enough time to see downtown, the river and more.
Check in, walk College Avenue and find dinner before settling into the weekend.
Explore the Fox River, parks and trails before the day gets busy.
Return downtown for dinner, drinks and live entertainment or a performance.
See more of the surrounding area or turn the trip home into a northeastern Wisconsin drive.
Warmer weather brings river walks, parks and downtown exploring back into the weekend.
SummerCombine outdoor activities, events and evenings downtown.
FallCooler weather and fall color make northeastern Wisconsin easy to explore by car.
WinterBuild a winter weekend around restaurants, museums, performances and downtown.
Stay close to downtown and you'll have an easy base for restaurants, entertainment, the Fox River and the rest of the Fox Cities.
Appleton is known for its downtown, Fox River setting, performing arts, museums and its role as one of the major communities in the Fox Cities.
Yes. Downtown restaurants, entertainment, cultural attractions and nearby outdoor recreation fit comfortably into a two- or three-day visit.
Visitors can explore restaurants, shops, entertainment, nightlife and cultural attractions concentrated around the downtown area.
Yes. Parks, trails and riverfront areas offer ways to experience the Fox River and see another side of the city.
Appleton pairs naturally with the rest of the Fox Cities, Green Bay and a longer northeastern Wisconsin road trip.
Appleton works throughout the year, with summer favoring outdoor activities and events while colder months put more emphasis on food, entertainment and culture.
Start downtown, follow the Fox River and stay for the evening.