Attractions
1000 Islands Environmental Center
700 Dodge Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-4733
Hike, canoe or enjoy other nature activities at this rustic site along the
Fox River. See wildlife exhibits at the indoor interpretive center.
Hours:
Monday - Friday * 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday * 10:00am - 3:30pm
Amelia Bubolz Doll Collection
2401 South Memorial Drive, Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 830-4229
Extensive collection of dolls from the turn of the century. Inside the
Secura Insurance building.
Hours:
Monday - Friday * 8:00am - 4:00pm
Appleton Brewing Company
1004 S. Old Oneida St., Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 731-3322
Micro-brewery, located in the historic Between the Locks building,
produces Adler Brau, Pilsner, Amber All Malt and seasonal specialty beers.
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday * 11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday * 11:00am - midnight
Badger Sports Park
W3225 Vanroy Road, Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 830-6900
Enjoy go-cart racing, miniature golf, and batting cages. Open May to
mid-October.
Hours:
May to mid-October
Sunday - Thursday * 10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday * 10:00am - 11:00pm
Barlow Planetarium,
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 832-2848
Stars and constellations are recreated for your entertainment and
education.
Hours:
Feature Show
Thursday and Friday * Box Office open 6-8pm
Show: 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday * Box Office open Noon-4pm and 6-8pm
Show: 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Wisconsin Skies
Saturday and Sunday * 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
165 North Park Avenue, Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-4658
Examine one of the largest and finest glass paperweight collections in the
world as well as traveling exhibitions.
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday * 10:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday * 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday * 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Farm, Plamann Park
1375 Broadway, Appleton, WI 54915
920) 832-4790
Get acquainted with young farm animals in a lovely park setting.
Hours:
Mid-May through September
Seven days a week * 9:00am - 4:30pm (weather permitting)
Doty Cabin
701 Lincoln Street, Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-4614
See the historic home of James Doty, Wisconsin's second territorial
governor.
Hours:
June - August
Seven days a week * noon - 4:00pm
Fox Cities Children's Museum
The Avenue Mall, 100 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911-5706
(920) 734-3226
Children of all ages enjoy hands-on discovery in exhibit areas such as the
Happy Baby Garden, Amazing Heart, and the magnetic crane.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday * 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday * 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday * 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday * noon - 5:00pm
Fox Cities Stadium
2400 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 733-4152
Catch professional baseball action at the Fox Cities Stadium. The
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are a Class A farm team of the Seattle Mariners.
Games:
April - September
Funland Go-Karting
1423 Green Valley Road, Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-7347
Video games and MX-ATV dirt track.
Hours:
Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Call for schedule
Funset Boulevard
3916 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 993-0909
Fox Cities' biggest amusement complex featuring video games, laser tag,
movie theaters, miniature golf, and restaurant.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday * 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday * 11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday * 11:00am - 10:00pm
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 North Lynndale Drive, Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 731-6041
Explore this 762-acre preserve. Enjoy eight miles of hiking and
cross-country ski trails, planned activities and indoor exhibits.
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday * 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday * 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Grignon Mansion
1313 Augustine Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130-0247
(920) 766-3122
Tour the historically restored home of early fur trader Charles A. Grignon.
Hours:
May & April, September & October
Sunday Only * noon - 5:00pm
June, July August
Monday - Saturday * 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday * noon - 5:00pm
Call for special holiday tours
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
625 West Prospect Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 730-8204
See the world's first home lit by a central hydro-electric plant. Marvel
at fascinating architecture and antiques. Generate power at the
Hydro-Adventure Center.
Hours:
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Tuesday - Friday * 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday * 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter Hours
Tuesday & Thursday * 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday * 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Heckrodt Wetland
Highway 114 and Brighton Beach Road, Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 720-9349
Hike elevated wooden trails Preserve through a scenic wetland area.
Houdini Walking Tour
100 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 734-3358 or 735-9370 ext. 0
Learn about magician and escape artist Harry Houdini with a stroll through
his home town. Starts at Houdini Plaza.
International Softball Congress Hall of Fame
515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7500
Memorabilia team photos and plaques capture the colorful history of the
ISC teams.
Hours:
Monday - Friday * 8:00am - 4:30pm
Laser Quest
4236 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 993-9930
Appleton's newest laser tag arena.
Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday * 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday * 4:00pm - midnight
Saturday * noon - midnight
Sunday * noon - 8:00pm
Lawrence University
East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 832-7000
Enjoy art, theater and cultural events at this beautiful campus on the
banks of the Fox River.
Memorial Park Arboretum & Gardens
1313 E. Northfield Blvd., Appleton, WI 54913-5022
(920) 993-1900
The Scheig Learning Center is a microcosm of native Wisconsin trees,
plants and blooming florals.
Hours:
May 1 - September 30
Tuesday - Friday * 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday * noon - 4:00pm
October 1 - April 30
Tuesday - Friday * 10:00am - 5:00pm
Octagon House
336 Main St., Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 729-0244
This unusual 8-sided home built in 1856 houses the Neenah Historical
Society and Paper Industry Hall of Fame.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday * 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday * 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Third Ward Walking Tour
100 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 734-3358 or 735-9370 ext. 0
Take a walk back in time when early pioneers settled the area.
Outagamie Museum/Houdini Historical Center
330 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 735-9370 ext. 0
Learn about the history of Outagamie County, including its heritage of
papermaking and favorite son Harry Houdini.
Hours:
Monday * 10:00am - 5:00pm (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Tuesday - Saturday * 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday * noon - 5:00pm
Simon's Specialty Cheese
Highway 41 and County Road N, Little Chute, WI 54140-0223
(920) 788-6311
See how Wisconsin cheese is made through a special viewing window. Sample
and buy fresh cheese. Picnic tables are available for your convenience.
Hours:
Retail Store
Monday - Friday * 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday * 8:00am - 5:00pm
Self-guided tours
Monday - Friday * 9:00am - 1:00pm
Tayco Street Bridge Tower Museum
Tayco and Main Street, Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 751-5155
Visit a by-gone era of river navigation when the Fox River was the main
highway for commerce and travel.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday * 10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday - Sunday * 8:00am - Midnight
Vande Walle's Candies
400 Mall Drive, Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 738-7799
Watch chocolates and pastries being made on a self-guided tour, and find
treats for yourself and friends in the retail store.
Hours:
Retail Store
Monday - Friday * 7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday * 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday * 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self-guided tours
Monday - Friday * 9:00am - 4:00pm
Vertical Stronghold
719 W. Frances St., Appleton, WI 54914-2365
(920) 734-0321
Indoor climbing in this unique indoor atmosphere where textured surfaces
and a "no chalk" policy creates a healthy environment.
Hours:
Monday - Friday * noon - 9:00pm
Saturday * 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday * 11:00am - 5:00pm
Wisconsin International Raceway
Highway KK, Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-5577
Thrill to stock car and drag racing April through October.
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&
The
Arts
Please call the Fox Valley Arts Alliance at 920-734-4860 or the Fox
Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau 920-734-3358 for current
information on arts events.
Movie Theaters
Live Theaters
Galleries

Movie Theaters
Fox River 10 Theaters
4301 West Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton
(920) 730-2599
10 Screens
Marc 3
2621 North Oneida Street, Appleton.
(920) 739-3821
3 Screens
Hollywood Cinema
513 Westhill Blvd., Appleton.
(920) 830-6568
10 Screens
Valley Value Cinema
2145 South Memorial Drive, Appleton.
(920) 734-2388
6 Screens
Live Theaters
Attic Theater
(920) 734-7887
Seasonal
Lawrence University
(920) 832-6749
Riverside Players
(920) 751-4614
Seasonal
University of Wisconsin - Fox
Valley
(920) 832-2646
Galleries
Aaron Bohrod Fine Arts Gallery
University of Wisconsin - Fox
Valley
1478 Midway Road, Menasha
(920) 832-2626
Appleton Art Center
130 North Morrison Street, Appleton
(920) 733-4089
The Art Zone Gallery Studio
519 West College Avenue, Appleton
(920) 954-9890
Avenue Art
10 College Avenue, Appleton
(920) 734-7710
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
165 North Park Avenue, Neenah
(920) 751-4658
Coventry Glassworks
514 West College Avenue, Appleton
(920) 739-5762
Foxfire Gallery of Fine Art & Collectibles
801 North Casaloma Drive, Appleton
(920) 735-0850
Foxley's Gallery LTD
623 West College Avenue, Appleton
(920) 738-0303
Glass Onion Studios
500 N. Richmond St., Appleton
(920) 733-2853
The Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art
204 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
(920) 722-0481
Wriston Art Center
Lawrence University Campus
East College Avenue, Appleton
(920) 832-6621
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