Celebrate LOVE with LOCAL Businesses
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Downtown Appleton small businesses are here to help you plan the perfect gift, date night, or even fun items just for you. Show your LOVE to others and yourself this year by choosing to LOVE local businesses, as well!
Purchase a New Piece of Jewelry
Looking for that new sparkly item that speaks more than words? Be sure to check out the variety of jewelry stores downtown that are guaranteed to help you find the perfect piece!
Avenue Jewelers | Tennie’s Jewelry | Angels Forever – Windows of Light | Expert Jewelry Repair & Design | and More Here
Great, One-of-A-Kind, Unique Gift Items
For your gal pals, significant others, and maybe even your co-workers you can’t live without, be sure to shop online or in person at these great shops serving up a variety of gift items for everyone you want to shower with love and appreciation.
Blue Moon Emporium | Eco Candle Co. | Cedar Harbor | Hoot & Company | The Vintage Garden | Scooter G's Sports Apparel & Memorabilia | La Belle Maison, LLC | and More Here
Photo Credit: Hoot and Company
Something Sweet For Your Someone Sweet
Satisfy that sweet tooth with delicious bakery, chocolate treats, and all types of candy at these businesses. Did someone say Valentine’s hot chocolate bombs??
Crazy Sweet | Doughlicious | Brewed Awakenings | and More Here
Photo Credit: Crazy Sweet
New Outfit for Date Night
Whether your Valentine’s Day plans involve going out or staying in, it’s a perfect excuse for a new outfit! Be sure to shop these unique boutiques in the district that will have you covered for a cozy night in or a fancy date for two.
Beatnik Betty’s Resale Butik | Lillians of Appleton | Joseph’s Shoes & Accessories | Poppy Avenue Boutique| J.Hawkinson Clothiers | and More Here
Photo Credit: Lillians of Appleton
Dinner Out or In!
Take out or dine in with a great food options from Mexican & Asian cuisine to fine dining and so much more. Plus, enjoy outdoor dining in domes with a few of the businesses listed below (marked with **)
Fratellos Waterfront Restaurant** | Rye Restaurant | Stone Arch Brewpub | Sushi Lover | Fress Restaurant & Bar | Mr. Brews Taphouse** | Katsu Ya of Japan | Antojito’s Mexicanos| Bowl Ninety-One | Sangria’s Mexican Grill | Garden View Family Restaurant | Pullmans at Trolley Square | Muncheez Pizzeria | Spats Food & Spirits | and More Here
Or Enjoy Breakfast & Brunch!
More of a breakfast and brunch food lover? You won’t be disappointed with these great selections in Downtown Appleton that will surely start your day off on the right foot! Order for takeout, delivery or dine in!
ACOCA | Bagelicious | Author’s Kitchen & Bar | Copper Rock Coffee | River Tyme Bistro | Fika Tea Bar | and More Here
Photo Credit: ACOCA
Plan an Adventure Downtown
Show your love by giving the gift of spending time together! So many fun activities to enjoy in Downtown – plan a museum day and visit the various exhibits currently available, plan a night of retro arcade game playing, plan a creative day by taking a DIY class, and so much more.
Player 2 Arcade Bar | Trout Museum of Art | The Fire | Hearthstone Historic House Museum | Board & Brush | Appleton Historical Society Museum | Pinot’s Palette | and More Here
Photo Credit: Pinots Palette
Pamper Yourself with some Self Love
Show yourself some love this year and pamper yourself with a massage, floatation therapy, a new hairdo, or new makeup and skin care products! A gift certificate for any of these services is also a great way to show LOVE to the person in your life that is always on the move.
Spa BenMarNico’s | Shear Chaos Hair Parlour | Inspire Spa | Float Light | Poppy Avenue Clean Beauty Bar | and More Here
Photo Credit: Poppy Avenue Clean Beauty Bar
Make it a Staycation
Need an escape? Consider making it a weekend adventure with an overnight stay at a downtown hotel in walking distance to great attractions, shopping, and dining.
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa | Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley | and More Here
No matter how you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s make Downtown Appleton a part of those celebrations to show our support and LOVE for the small businesses in our community!
