Location: Appleton
Top Things to do in Appleton
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do 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. 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.
2. 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.
3. Appleton Memorial Park
4. Plamann Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
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. Paper Discovery Center
7. Lawrence University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
One of the nation's preeminent liberal arts colleges and conservatories of music, Lawrence University, one of the "Colleges That Change Lives," draws students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries. Cultural attractions: conservatory concerts, art galleries, 21 varsity teams, and--believe it--great food.
8. 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!!!!
9. Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Our team will create the best entertainment experience in Wisconsin, so that every guest walks away with a smile and the desire to return!
Reviewed By williams347
We went to 1 ball game this year but it was a great one. We went with two grandkids from Pulaski. They were giving away things because it was the last home game. We are both retired and wanted to go to more games but we had a busy summer. We did make it to the Donald Driver game and had great seats. Fireworks were AWESOME.
10. Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By FMM15 - Oshkosh, United States
Have only been here in winter and it is so beautiful. This year we did the candlelight ski/snowshoe and that was the best. The people here are so welcoming and helpful. The trails are very nice with a mix of open area and wooded area. Every time we have come, the parking lot looks full, but the trails were never crowded except during the evening walks. However, even then it was not bad and people on the trails were friendly. I had family who came with their grade school for a field trip and thought it was very nice. Highly recommend.
