Location: Appleton
Top Things to do in Appleton
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Appleton, Wisconsin (WI)
Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in Winnebago County. Appleton is the principal city of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Statistical Area. The city possesses the two tallest buildings in Outagamie County, the Zuelke Building and 222 Building, at 168 and 183 feet, respectively.
Restaurants in Appleton
1. Wilmar Chocolates
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
This family owned corner chocolate shop crafts a full line of small batch chocolates and hand stirred caramels using fresh Wisconsin ingredients, including seasonal confectionery specialties for each holiday. Monday through Saturday enjoy an intoxicating shopping experience. Taste our free chocolate sample, visit the candy kitchen viewing area, and browse the seasonally rotating antique collection of historical and modern candy/chocolate items displayed throughout the shop. During Covid our Mix It Up Bar is not open to the public. It is open for online orders only.
Reviewed By R1660UIjamesp - Janesville, United States
Heard about this place through the only in Wisconsin website. Never been to Appleton before so we thought why not. Drove up from Mukwanago about an hour and a half. It was worth the drive. Highly recommend the make your own candy bar experience.
2. Escape Room Wisconsin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 395 reviews
Escape Room Wisconsin is an immersive adventure game in which people are placed in a heavily themed or decorated room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room or complete a specified task within 60 minutes! Can you do it?
Reviewed By emrose075
My friends and I have done a couple of rooms here and have never had a bad experience. I will say we have only escaped once but were close the rest of the time. The room Film Noir was a very fun room with challenging puzzles and our gamemaster Josh did an absolutely amazing job keeping all of our questions and instructions in theme. We will definitely be returning for another room.
3. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By buckskin
Now that the sound system is improved this is a wonderful place to see top rated performances. Weather it is Broad Way Series, Ballet, a Concert or even Alice Cooper this is the best place. Not a bad seat in the house - even in the cheapest seats. Easy in and out and parking.
4. Building for Kids
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
The Building for Kids Children's Museum's mission is to empower children, engage parents and energize communities. We accomplish our mission by providing specially designed exhibits, programs and events. Our goal is to inspire, teach and reinforce curiosity.
5. Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
The Hearthstone is a large, beautifully restored Queen Anne Victorian Style home built in 1882 by Henry J. Rogers, Superintendent of the Appleton Paper and Pulp Mill. On September 30, 1882, Hearthstone was the first house in the world to be lit by an Edison central hydroelectric power station. The house retains many unique, genuine features, including the original Thomas Edison electroliers and light switches. Appleton was one of the first three cities in the world to be lit by an Edison central power station, the other two being New York and London. This was all due to Mr. Rogers, who decided to invest in Edison’s power station in order to light two paper mills and his home. Since it became a museum in 1987, Hearthstone’s focus is to preserve the house and its artifacts to re-create a historical experience based on its Thomas A. Edison heritage for the cultural enjoyment and educational benefit of the public through its many exhibits and programs.
Reviewed By saramac161 - Morristown, United States
Just got back from Appleton, WI which is just delightful! An unexpected treat was a tour of the Hearthstone Historic House built in 1782. This gracious Victorian homes has been lovingly restored to enlighten visitors as to life with newfound electricity! The craftsmanship in this house is superb and a testament to an era gone by. Put this on your place of places to visit and top it off with diner at Carmella’s. Just a wonderful day!.
6. St. Mary's Church
7. Sky Zone Trampoline Park Appleton
8. Lamers Dairy and Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
9. Paper Discovery Center
10. Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By endlesshavoc - Appleton, United States
Perfect place for happy hour, couples, friends, work. Crowd is mixed but usually a mature, fun bunch. Don’t worry about conversational ideas. When you run out, the atmosphere will definite keep it going. Super fun! Enjoy!!!!
