For the first time since the 1980s there is now a tour boat on the riverfront in Appleton! Fox River Tours started on Mother’s Day and will run tours Thursdays-Sundays until the end October. The boat, named River Tyme Too, seats 34 passengers. The boat was custom built in LaCrosse in 1981 and ran [...Read More]
Come join us this Saturday, January 20 for Eagle Day's at the Paper Discovery Center. There will be a presentation at 10:30 AM and again at 1:30 PM: “WEC Energies Group- Raptor Success Story” Join Mike Grisar, principal ecologist for the WEC Energies group and researcher, Greg Septon, as they recount how one man’s love for [...Read More]
Fall fun seekers with a hankering for the flavors of artisan beers won’t want to miss Saturday, October 14. This is the day Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI) and a full lineup of Downtown establishments will serve up the second annual Downtown Appleton Craft Beer Walk from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register [...Read More]
Each year on the third Friday of September, PARK(ing) Day is celebrated around the world. On this day, artists, activists and citizens independently (but simultaneously) turn metered parking spots into temporary public parks and other spaces for all to enjoy! This project originated in San Francisco in 2005, when a single artist took the initiative [...Read More]
If you like to golf, we have an event for you! If you want to network with 140 other business people, we have an event for you! If you like tasting specialties from different restaurants, we have an event for you! If you’d like the opportunity to win a patio prize package, we have an [...Read More]
The third Friday of August is coming up quick which means it is time to immerse yourself in the world of art – join us Friday, August 18th to enjoy an evening of Art on the Town! Stroll the Avenue and paint your senses with music and rhythm, delicious cuisine art and mixology, beautiful visual [...Read More]
The first exhibition of monumental public sculpture in nearly two decades, has hit Appleton by storm. as Sculpture Valley unveiled their premier season of the ACREofART exhibition, introducing the public to the 2017 selection of 10 sculptures currently installed in the Downtown and Riverfront districts. Enjoy a virtual walking tour run through the arts tour app, [...Read More]
Yes, it’s true, we love Mile of Music and apparently, we're not the only ones! Now in its fifth year this music festival is making a name for itself locally, regionally and event nationally. This year more than 900 live music sets will be performed by more than 200 bands/artists in 70 venues along a one [...Read More]
Yes, it is summer and that means that it is time for a cool treat! The good news is that we have several great options to treat yourself while you are out enjoying Downtown Appleton and the Riverfront. You’ve known Crazy Sweet for three years as the candy store on College Avenue, now they have [...Read More]
The following blog is written by writer Albert Cuddy, who recently moved to Appleton, WI. Thank you for your kind words, Albert! In October of 2016, we came to Appleton to visit some friends. They took us to Door County, Chilton, and around Appleton. The big eye opener was driving on the country roads. The [...Read More]