Category: Riverfront

Lifesaving Technology via Mobile App Comes to the Fox Valley Region

Posted on Jun 7, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

On June 10, Gold Cross Ambulance Service and its partners will launch a region-wide effort to help save lives via a mobile app called PulsePoint Respond. The app notifies CPR-trained citizens of cardiac events in nearby public locations so they may administer aid. The app also notifies users of the closest available publicly accessible Automated [...Read More]

The Annual Appleton Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Eric Stadler, member of the Appleton Parade Committee has marched with the Appleton American Legion Post No. 38’s Scarlet Guard Color Guard for the past 16 years. Stadler reminds us that Memorial Day is not just a day off from work or the official start to summer. It is a day dedicated to honor members [...Read More]

Sharing, Experiencing, and Celebrating Culture!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The following blog is written by Lynn Schemm, Creative Coordinator for Appleton Downtown Inc. Don't miss the kick off to Art on the Town as a multi-cultural celebration of life takes over Downtown Appleton, May 19th, 5:00pm to 8:00pm! Culture. The single word can define us. Give us a sense of belonging. The dictionary definition [...Read More]

Creative Economy Week in Downtown Appleton!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The second annual Creative Economy Week, hosted in partnership by Arts Wisconsin and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, will take place May 13-20, 2017, focusing on civic engagement through the arts, creativity, and public art. This week allows cities across the entire state of Wisconsin to share the ways in which the arts play a [...Read More]

Downtown Appleton is Open on Sunday!

Posted on Apr 17, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Appleton Downtown Inc. has added a category on our website’s business directory to highlight those businesses who are open on Sunday. Follow this easy step by step guide to making Sunday a FUN-day Downtown! Log on to appletondowntown.org. Click on Exploring Downtown on the top bar. Then select Open On Sundays! -- OR -- Log [...Read More]

The ABCs of Surviving Winter in Downtown Appleton

Posted on Jan 9, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Winter means many things here in Downtown Appleton! Don't let the cold keep you cooped up with a case of cabin fever. Take a look at the ABCs of Surviving Winter here in Downtown Appleton and stay involved with our great community all winter long! A=Angels. Although the holiday season is over, the angels will [...Read More]

Fall Into Fashion Ladies Day

Posted on Oct 3, 2016 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

For those who love to preview the latest runway looks for the upcoming season and partake in fun, fashion-related activities, we are thrilled to debut a new event dubbed Fall Into Fashion Ladies Day on Saturday, October 22. Festivities get underway at 9 a.m. at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Tickets are priced at $15 [...Read More]

Fox Trot Trail Highlights Appleton's History

Posted on Aug 18, 2016 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

A new 2.2-mile walk through downtown Appleton and along the Fox River is designed to show off Appleton's history and one of the City's best features. The Fox Trail starts in Houdini Plaza and heads down College Avenue toward Lawrence University, where the trail turns south toward the Fox River before heading along the Newberry [...Read More]

Outdoor Dining

Posted on Jun 27, 2016 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The sun is shining and temperatures are warming: sure signs that summer has officially started! Are you looking for ways to spend even more time out in the sun? Then it is time to visit the wonderful outdoor dining locations here in Appleton Downtown and along the Riverfront! Many of your favorite cafes and dining [...Read More]

A Pontoon Boat Ride through the Appleton Locks is a great way to see Downtown Riverfront

Posted on Jul 10, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Appleton Downtown received these photos from the winner of the Fox River Parkways Pontoon Boat Ride in our Golf Outing Raffle. The boat ride was courtesy of Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway. Here is her quote and a photos. What an amazing trip! A side of the area we've never seen before. Beautiful! So much to be thankful [...Read More]

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