Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the GREAT businesses located here in downtown. Get to know the owners and their products from checking out their answers to a series of fun questions! What is the name of your business and who is the owner(s)? Stone Arch Brewpub - Steve & Tom Lonsway What [...Read More]
Throughout 2019, get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the GREAT businesses located here in downtown. Get to know the owners and their products from checking out their answers to a series of fun questions! What is the name of your business and who is the owner(s)? Scooter G Sports – owner: Scott Gonnering What [...Read More]
As of January 1st, the City of Appleton has implemented a few changes to parking ramps and meters located downtown that we want YOU to be aware of prior to your visit to One Great Place! Here’s the highlights to know: The Blue Ramp (located behind the City Center, 100 E. College Ave) is now [...Read More]
In the wake of substantial growth in Downtown Appleton, Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI) will relocate its office from 116 N. Appleton St. to a new office in the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel located at the corner of Superior and College Avenue (333 W. College Ave, Suite 100) by January 1, 2019. The new office [...Read More]
A must do and see this holiday season is Hearthstone Historic House Museum’s Victorian Christmas! Daytime Christmas tours run Thursdays through Sundays starting Friday, November 23 and ending Sunday, January 13th. However, for even more holiday spirit, guests can attend special evening tours that add traditional live music, viewing the house lit by Christmas lights [...Read More]
If you were to ask kids what they like best about Christmas and the holidays, most would say presents. The great thing is that they love to give presents as well as receive them. And now, they have a safe and fun place to shop for the perfect gifts for friends, siblings, parents, and anyone [...Read More]
Small Business Saturday, November 24th is almost here! This annual holiday shopping tradition gets the community out in support of their favorite small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Starting back in 2010, it has grown into a powerful movement with more people and businesses taking part year after year. A visit to a family-owned shoe [...Read More]
The 48th Annual Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade is almost here on Tuesday, November 20th. The largest nighttime Christmas Parade in the Upper Midwest will begin at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Home For The Holidays”. This fun, event is bound to get you into the holiday spirit! Here are the top 5 tips to [...Read More]
What happens when local business owners want to pay-it-forward? We come together and create ways to raise money for charity! How are we doing that? By organizing themed ‘tours’ where the profits generated would go directly into the hands of local charities. Appleton Charity Events (ACE), brings people together with a common objective of generosity [...Read More]
Amid a celebratory air, Appleton Downtown Inc. honored local businesses and community members that are laying the groundwork for development and growth to build the future of the city’s downtown during its annual awards celebration on Thursday, October 25. The event featured the presentation of ADI’s annual business awards to exceptional downtown entrepreneurs that make [...Read More]