Location: Appleton
Top Things to do in Appleton
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Fox River Kayaking Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Fox River Kayaking Company offers guided excursions, stand up paddle board yoga, and gear rentals for independent outings on the Fox River, Lake Winnebago, and surrounding waterways. Explore the Fox River with a fun safety guide, or rent the gear for an independent adventure via kayak or paddle board. Our activities include: - Appleton Locks Paddle - Little Chute Locks Paddle - Kaukauna Paddle - Doty Island Paddle - Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga - Gear Rentals Fox River Kayaking Company adventures are perfect for families, couples, team building groups, wedding, bachelor, and bachelorette parties, and any one looking to spend a day outside on the water!
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. Plamann Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
6. Appleton Memorial Park
7. Paper Discovery Center
8. 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.
9. 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.
