Dawn's Guidebook for Appleton
Shopping
Stroll along College Avenue and shop a variety of small businesses and stop for a bite to eat. Check out the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, or various outdoor live music events in the summer & fall.
East College Avenue
East College AvenueStroll along College Avenue and shop a variety of small businesses and stop for a bite to eat. Check out the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, or various outdoor live music events in the summer & fall.
Local dairy products & other local tastes (e.g. meat, cranberry, & cherry products), along with souvenir-type items
14 locals recommend
Simon's Specialty Cheese
2735 Freedom RdLocal dairy products & other local tastes (e.g. meat, cranberry, & cherry products), along with souvenir-type items
Lamers Dairy and Store
N410 Speel School RdLocal dairy products & goods
Woodman's carries a lot of local brews and food products (e.g. cherry & cranberry products, honey, maple syrup, meats) at a good price
22 locals recommend
Woodman's Food Market
595 N Westhill BlvdWoodman's carries a lot of local brews and food products (e.g. cherry & cranberry products, honey, maple syrup, meats) at a good price
Want souvenir's of your visit to Appleton, Wisconsin? This place will have something you'll love.
11 locals recommend
Blue Moon Emporium
227 E College AveWant souvenir's of your visit to Appleton, Wisconsin? This place will have something you'll love.
W College Ave, Appleton, WI, USA
Essentials
Walgreens
2803 N Meade StNearby pharmacy .7 miles west on Pershing St., on the corner of Meade & Northland
CVS
700 W Wisconsin Ave24 hour pharmacy
Pick 'n Save Pharmacy
2700 N Ballard RdNearby grocery store .5 miles down Pershing St. on Ballard Rd.
KWIK TRIP #181
730 E Wisconsin AveNew to Wisconsin? Then a visit to Kwik Trip is a must.
Everything Else
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
3212 E Calumet StBusiness related services available
Household maintenance items & building supplies---a small store but has just about everything I typically need. Less than a mile from our home
Ace Hardware Of Appleton Inc
500 East Northland AvenueHousehold maintenance items & building supplies---a small store but has just about everything I typically need. Less than a mile from our home
Entertainment & Activities
Bay Beach Amusement Park
1313 Bay Beach RdInexpensive family fun
Xtreme Air
W3035 Edgewood TrailIndoor trampoline action for kids
Badger Sports Park
3600 E Evergreen Dr Indoor action for kids & adults
Marcus Valley Grand Cinema
W3091 Van Roy RdLove the theater's lounge seating-so comfy
Bowling ally about 1/2 mile from our home, east on Pershing, across Pick N Save on the other side of Northland Ave.
Super Bowl Family Entertainment Center
2222 E Northland AveBowling ally about 1/2 mile from our home, east on Pershing, across Pick N Save on the other side of Northland Ave.
Mountain bike trails in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter. Located about 1 hour from my home
18 locals recommend
Nordic Mountain
W5806 County Rd WMountain bike trails in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter. Located about 1 hour from my home
Building for Kids
100 W College AveLots of exploratory activities for younger kids
Altitude Trampoline Park - Appleton
4950 Integrity WayFun for kids
Hosts events like minor league baseball games & movies at the ballpark
18 locals recommend
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
2400 N Casaloma DrHosts events like minor league baseball games & movies at the ballpark
Fox River Kayaking Company
130 W Main StAnother great way to see the Fox Valley is by water!
Reserve a swing suite for interactive simulated golf and non-golf games
11 locals recommend
The Turn Green Bay
1025 Lombardi AvenueReserve a swing suite for interactive simulated golf and non-golf games
Titletown has year round activities including tubing & skating in the winter months! Check out https://www.titletown.com/events/recreation
51 locals recommend
Titletown District
Titletown has year round activities including tubing & skating in the winter months! Check out https://www.titletown.com/events/recreation
Altitude Trampoline Park - Appleton
4950 Integrity WayArts & Culture
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
400 W College AveMake your own pottery (but be sure to ask about when your finished product can be picked up--it might take a few days)
The Fire
230 E College AveMake your own pottery (but be sure to ask about when your finished product can be picked up--it might take a few days)
Pinot's Palette
226 E College AveFor the artist in you
The Trout Museum of Art
111 W College AveNext to Houdini's Plaza Park. Displays change.
Looking to learn more about Appleton? Visit this place located a block off of College Avenue
Appleton Historical Society Museum and Resource Center
128 N Durkee StLooking to learn more about Appleton? Visit this place located a block off of College Avenue
Founded in 1847, its first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the U.S. to be founded as a coeducational institution.
9 locals recommend
Lawrence University
711 E John StFounded in 1847, its first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the U.S. to be founded as a coeducational institution.
Hearthstone Historic House was the first private residence anywhere in the world to be illuminated using hydroelectricity from a central Edison system.
20 locals recommend
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
625 W Prospect AveHearthstone Historic House was the first private residence anywhere in the world to be illuminated using hydroelectricity from a central Edison system.
The History Museum at the Castle
330 E College AveGetting Around
There is a bus stop a few blocks from our home on the corner of McDonald Street and E. Pershing Street
Transit Center station
There is a bus stop a few blocks from our home on the corner of McDonald Street and E. Pershing Street
I trust these guys to fix my car honestly, with quality, and reasonably priced
Pete's Auto Repair Inc
2006 N Meade StI trust these guys to fix my car honestly, with quality, and reasonably priced
Recyclist Bicycle Co.
201 Riverheath WayThey rent bikes, and kayaks and paddleboards with delivery to Sunset Park
Budget Car Rental about 1 mile from our home. We've rented a car a couple of times and had a good experience with the rental.
1611 E Amelia St, Appleton, WI 54911, USA
Budget Car Rental about 1 mile from our home. We've rented a car a couple of times and had a good experience with the rental.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the "Between the Locks" building above the popular Stone Arch Brew Pub. Buy comedy club tickets online in advance & make a pre-show reservation for dinner at Stone Arch for a entire evening of food and entertainment.
13 locals recommend
Skyline Comedy Club
1004 S Olde Oneida StLocated in the "Between the Locks" building above the popular Stone Arch Brew Pub. Buy comedy club tickets online in advance & make a pre-show reservation for dinner at Stone Arch for a entire evening of food and entertainment.
Player 2 Arcade Bar
215 E College AveDowntown Appleton's 21+ Arcade Bar on College Ave.
Tandem Wine and Beer has unique wine selections from around the world, craft beer and speciality liquors to sit and enjoy or for purchase, all in a refurbished historic setting.
Tandem
101 W Edison AveTandem Wine and Beer has unique wine selections from around the world, craft beer and speciality liquors to sit and enjoy or for purchase, all in a refurbished historic setting.
The outdoor seating right off of College Ave is our draw to this place. And it's open on Sunday's!
D2 Sports Pub
403 W College AveThe outdoor seating right off of College Ave is our draw to this place. And it's open on Sunday's!