Welcome to Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI), your dedicated not-for-profit community coalition focused on creating a vibrant, safe, and welcoming Downtown environment in Northeast Wisconsin. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, visit our office for information and resources to help you enjoy all that Downtown Appleton has to offer.

If you need shelter for your vehicle, use Downtown’s color-coded, covered parking ramps. Rates are $3.00 for less than 4 hours and $6 for more than 4 hours. The ramps accept cash, credit cards or pre-purchased parking passes. The Yellow Ramp on Washington St. Enter and exit the ramp on Washington St. or Franklin St. 

Nestled into a charming corner of this vibrant city, our hotel offers a personalized experience for every guest. Step into comfort and elegance in our 85 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, each space is designed with meticulous attention to detail, featuring plush bedding, contemporary furnishings and modern amenities.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Downtown Appleton, a cultural beacon since 2002, captivates audiences with Broadway shows, concerts, dance recitals, and community events. Its commitment to excellence enriches the lives of residents and visitors, making it a cornerstone of the Fox Cities’ cultural scene.

Discover the newly remodeled hotel in Downtown Appleton! Enjoy 388 stylish guest rooms, 38,000 sq ft of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, four on-site restaurants, and a Starbucks. Plus, it’s adjacent to the Fox Cities Exhibition Center for your convenience. Come experience the best of Appleton!

If you need shelter for your vehicle, use Downtown’s color-coded, covered parking ramps. Rates are $3.00 for less than 4 hours and $6 for more than 4 hours. The ramps accept cash, credit cards or pre-purchased parking passes. The Green Ramp, located between the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and the Copper Leaf Boutique Hotel. Enter and exit the ramp on Division St. or Superior St.

Jones Park offers year-round recreational opportunities. This 5.8-acre park features a variety of amenities including, ADA-accessible playground equipment, a hockey rink with a warming shelter, and an ice skating rink. Visitors can enjoy a lighted walkway through the park, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, drinking water, and off-street parking under the Oneida Skyline Bridge, with convenient access to Lawrence Street. The park also boasts the Miron Construction stage, which hosts a variety of shows throughout the year, including the popular Heid Music Summer Concert Series. 

Houdini Plaza in Downtown Appleton is named in honor of the famous illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini, who spent part of his childhood in the city. The plaza was established in 1985 and has since became a central hub for community gatherings, concerts, festivals, and public events. Today, Houdini Plaza continues to be a vibrant public space celebrating both the legacy of Houdini and the spirit of the Appleton community through events, programming and public art.

Lawrence’s 1,500 students come from nearly every state and 40 countries and share their light in an engaged community. Whether they choose to study in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or the Conservatory of Music, both dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education, Lawrentians find a welcoming community of scholars and artists.

If you need shelter for your vehicle, use Downtown’s color-coded, covered parking ramps. Rates are $3.00 for less than 4 hours and $6 for more than 4 hours. The ramps accept cash, credit cards or pre-purchased parking passes. The Red Ramp, attached to the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel. Grab your ticket as you enter the ramp from Appleton St, Lawrence St. or Superior St. Pay as you exit on Superior St.