Guidebook for Appleton
Food Scene
10/10, snack rotating seasonal menu, classically trained chefs, fantastic cocktails. Small, not for kiddos
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Town Council Kitchen & Bar
133 W Wisconsin Ave10/10, snack rotating seasonal menu, classically trained chefs, fantastic cocktails. Small, not for kiddos
Fantastic hidden gem. Small, from scratch food, be prepared to wait for a table or make a reservation well in advance. Perfect spot for a date night.
Ellinor restaurant
Fantastic hidden gem. Small, from scratch food, be prepared to wait for a table or make a reservation well in advance. Perfect spot for a date night.
Don't let the exterior fool you! Step inside and be transported to another world, a delicious thai food world. Pricier than big city delivery Thai, but worth it.
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Basil Café
1513 N Richmond StDon't let the exterior fool you! Step inside and be transported to another world, a delicious thai food world. Pricier than big city delivery Thai, but worth it.
Perfect way to start the day. The pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the greatest (when you can get one). Great coffee, baked goods, and you won't even miss the gluten ;)
Happy Bellies Bake Shop
2107 N Richmond StPerfect way to start the day. The pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the greatest (when you can get one). Great coffee, baked goods, and you won't even miss the gluten ;)
Sai Ram Indian Cuisine
253 W Northland AveSuper tasty and laid back Indian food
Well known for their hibachi dinners. Fantastic place for birthday parties/gatherings. Beer garden area is nice in the summer. Separate hibachi, bar, sushi/yaki niku/shabu shabu areas. Lots of variety on their sushi menu. Can get pricey quick.
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Katsu-Ya of Japan
338 W College AveWell known for their hibachi dinners. Fantastic place for birthday parties/gatherings. Beer garden area is nice in the summer. Separate hibachi, bar, sushi/yaki niku/shabu shabu areas. Lots of variety on their sushi menu. Can get pricey quick.
24 hours. Diner food. You don't have to sacrifice taste or organic eggs and coffee just because it's 3 a.m. Although they offer a large menu, don't stray from the breakfast menu.
Little Diner Xpress
1939 N Richmond St24 hours. Diner food. You don't have to sacrifice taste or organic eggs and coffee just because it's 3 a.m. Although they offer a large menu, don't stray from the breakfast menu.
It's way out of the way, and it's 150% worth the drive. Everything is delicious. Make sure you call ahead, they don't take reservations or names for groups 3 or less. Excellent gluten free options. This is a place where I would definitely try whatever their specials are, but my favorite dish is the Scarpariello. The dessert is also to die for.
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Carmella's an Italian Bistro
716 N Casaloma DrIt's way out of the way, and it's 150% worth the drive. Everything is delicious. Make sure you call ahead, they don't take reservations or names for groups 3 or less. Excellent gluten free options. This is a place where I would definitely try whatever their specials are, but my favorite dish is the Scarpariello. The dessert is also to die for.
Traditional greek food, romantic night out, the opposite of budget friendly. Their chocolate steak is delicious. This is a place for celebrating, not taking the kids.
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Apollon
207 N Appleton StTraditional greek food, romantic night out, the opposite of budget friendly. Their chocolate steak is delicious. This is a place for celebrating, not taking the kids.
The best BBQ and soul food around, real home-cooking and cool R&B atmosphere. Everything is good. Don't go when you're in a rush! They like to take their time lol worth the wait
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The Cozzy Corner
111 N Walnut StThe best BBQ and soul food around, real home-cooking and cool R&B atmosphere. Everything is good. Don't go when you're in a rush! They like to take their time lol worth the wait
Sal's Pizza
411 W College AveThis is THE place to be at 1-3 a.m. The mac and cheese pizza by the slice is to die for.
Sister restaurant to Carmella's. Good brunch/lunch. Twists on some classic diner dishes and a little more upscale. Too be honest everyone loves it, and I think it's a tad overrated. Plan on waiting at least 30 minutes if you haven't called ahead, more if it's the weekend.
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SAP
708 N Casaloma DrSister restaurant to Carmella's. Good brunch/lunch. Twists on some classic diner dishes and a little more upscale. Too be honest everyone loves it, and I think it's a tad overrated. Plan on waiting at least 30 minutes if you haven't called ahead, more if it's the weekend.
Great Mexican food. Tuesdays are 2 for 1 house margaritas. The service can be slow when they're really busy, so don't come here if you're in a rush.
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Antojitos Mexicanos
204 E College AveGreat Mexican food. Tuesdays are 2 for 1 house margaritas. The service can be slow when they're really busy, so don't come here if you're in a rush.
A must-see for any Packers enthusiast. A la carte menu, so it can get expensive. But dine surrounded by Lombardi's and Packers memorabilia. Attached to the Paper Valley Hotel, where visiting football teams stay when they are in town to play. Call for reservations.
Vince Lombardi's Steak House
333 W College AveA must-see for any Packers enthusiast. A la carte menu, so it can get expensive. But dine surrounded by Lombardi's and Packers memorabilia. Attached to the Paper Valley Hotel, where visiting football teams stay when they are in town to play. Call for reservations.
Mark's East Side
1405 E Wisconsin AveEssential fish fry and WI super club experience
Drinks & Nightlife
Very laid back crowd in classic Irish bar, plenty of tables and sitting room. Plus rings and card games. Come here to hang out with friends, talk, drink, have a great time.
McGuinness Irish Pub
201 S Walnut StVery laid back crowd in classic Irish bar, plenty of tables and sitting room. Plus rings and card games. Come here to hang out with friends, talk, drink, have a great time.
Looking to get toasty off of one martini? Look no further. Great martini selection, live music, classy atmosphere and decor.
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Deja vu Martini Lounge
519 W College AveLooking to get toasty off of one martini? Look no further. Great martini selection, live music, classy atmosphere and decor.
Great outdoor bar and firepits while the weather is nice or after a game, otherwise head upstairs if you want to get your dance on. Pretty straight forward dance club.
D2 Sports Pub
403 W College AveGreat outdoor bar and firepits while the weather is nice or after a game, otherwise head upstairs if you want to get your dance on. Pretty straight forward dance club.
Chill vibe and beer garden (smoking allowed), retro arcade games and cheap drinks. It's on the other end of the Ave. though, so don't go through the trouble if you're planning to bar hop all night.
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Dr. Jekyll's
314 E College AveChill vibe and beer garden (smoking allowed), retro arcade games and cheap drinks. It's on the other end of the Ave. though, so don't go through the trouble if you're planning to bar hop all night.
Upstairs of The Bar. Downstairs if you want to get loud, maybe dance, make bad decisions. Upstairs if you want to hang with friends. Lots of couches/tables and different seating options. Fun, cheesy lodge atmosphere. There never seems to be enough bar tenders up here, but I like the vibe. You can get in the side door out front, or stairs up the back of The Bar.
Leg Lamp Lodge
427 W College AveUpstairs of The Bar. Downstairs if you want to get loud, maybe dance, make bad decisions. Upstairs if you want to hang with friends. Lots of couches/tables and different seating options. Fun, cheesy lodge atmosphere. There never seems to be enough bar tenders up here, but I like the vibe. You can get in the side door out front, or stairs up the back of The Bar.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful building, showcasing local artists and traveling exhibits. They have 'Jazz at the Trout' evenings with different jazz performances in the main area of the museum.
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The Trout Museum of Art
111 W College AveBeautiful building, showcasing local artists and traveling exhibits. They have 'Jazz at the Trout' evenings with different jazz performances in the main area of the museum.
Appleton is known for magician Harry Houdini. Discover some of his tricks and practices in this permanent exhibit plus another traveling exhibit that showcases local history ranging from bicycles to neon signs. Cool old building as well with cute souvenirs.
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The History Museum at the Castle
330 E College AveAppleton is known for magician Harry Houdini. Discover some of his tricks and practices in this permanent exhibit plus another traveling exhibit that showcases local history ranging from bicycles to neon signs. Cool old building as well with cute souvenirs.
Really unique, local art gallery. Find their Facebook page to find what events they have going on there. Hosts some pretty great views right on the water too.
The Draw
800 S Lawe StReally unique, local art gallery. Find their Facebook page to find what events they have going on there. Hosts some pretty great views right on the water too.
They host a lot of traveling Broadway performances, symphony orchestra concerts, comedians, etc. Last minute tickets can be as little as $25 for great seats. They pull in some big shows.
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Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
400 W College AveThey host a lot of traveling Broadway performances, symphony orchestra concerts, comedians, etc. Last minute tickets can be as little as $25 for great seats. They pull in some big shows.
Essentials
Great Wisconsin craft beer selection for an ordinary grocery store. Good prices. Don't forget, stores stop selling liquor at 9 p.m.
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Pick 'n Save
511 W Calumet StGreat Wisconsin craft beer selection for an ordinary grocery store. Good prices. Don't forget, stores stop selling liquor at 9 p.m.
CVS
700 W Wisconsin AveSmall grocery section - just the essentials, open 24 hours.
BEST and biggest. Huge liquor store, huge natural foods (vegan, gluten free, organic) sections, plan awhile, you may get lost. Liquor store stops selling at 8:50 p.m.!! The rest of the store is open 24/7.
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Woodman's Food Market
595 N Westhill BlvdBEST and biggest. Huge liquor store, huge natural foods (vegan, gluten free, organic) sections, plan awhile, you may get lost. Liquor store stops selling at 8:50 p.m.!! The rest of the store is open 24/7.
Entertainment & Activities
Brand new renovations, full bar/restaurant, and they have the super comfy recliner seats. Full service. Beer/wine/food. Tuesday nights are $5 for everyone, every movie, but get there early, they will sell out.
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Marcus Valley Grand Cinema
W3091 Van Roy RdBrand new renovations, full bar/restaurant, and they have the super comfy recliner seats. Full service. Beer/wine/food. Tuesday nights are $5 for everyone, every movie, but get there early, they will sell out.
THE FIRE | DIY painting/ceramics/glass fusion/mosaic studio. Great for a family activity especially if the weather stinks. Plan a few days for them to fire your piece in the kiln if painting ceramics though. Plus there's a beautiful mural on the side of the building that makes for a great photo backdrop.
230 E College Ave
230 East College AvenueTHE FIRE | DIY painting/ceramics/glass fusion/mosaic studio. Great for a family activity especially if the weather stinks. Plan a few days for them to fire your piece in the kiln if painting ceramics though. Plus there's a beautiful mural on the side of the building that makes for a great photo backdrop.
Xtreme Air
W3035 Edgewood TrailAlways good family fun. They have some slam-ball, workout and group activities.
Well known comedy club in the area. Located in the historic 'Between The Locks' area adjacent to local brewery Stone Cellar Brewery, great food and local beer, then head upstairs for some laughs.
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Skyline Comedy Club
1004 S Olde Oneida StWell known comedy club in the area. Located in the historic 'Between The Locks' area adjacent to local brewery Stone Cellar Brewery, great food and local beer, then head upstairs for some laughs.
Awesome children's museum right downtown. They have eating areas so you can bring your own food in as well.
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Building for Kids
100 W College AveAwesome children's museum right downtown. They have eating areas so you can bring your own food in as well.
Home of the minor league baseball team the Timber Rattlers. So much fun. Tuesday is dollar beer and hot dog night, but it will also be packed. There's always fireworks after the game so stick around. They also host the annual Jordy Nelson Celebrity softball game.
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Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
2400 N Casaloma DrHome of the minor league baseball team the Timber Rattlers. So much fun. Tuesday is dollar beer and hot dog night, but it will also be packed. There's always fireworks after the game so stick around. They also host the annual Jordy Nelson Celebrity softball game.
If you happen to be in the area during strawberry or pumpkin season (June-early July, or late September-October) this is the place to be. They have pick-your-own strawberry fields. Very kid friendly and you can buy pre-picked as well. The berries are as good as they get, no chemicals used. Helpful staff, great prices. It's a drive, but worth it.
Pumpkin season has tractor rides, pick your own pumpkins, gourds, corn, and 5 acres of family fun and activities including corn maze, slides, and more. They have a late night event on the weekends with campfires, food truck, smores, live music. Always always call ahead, they close based on supplies and weather.
Cuff Farms
N2299 Ledge Hill RdIf you happen to be in the area during strawberry or pumpkin season (June-early July, or late September-October) this is the place to be. They have pick-your-own strawberry fields. Very kid friendly and you can buy pre-picked as well. The berries are as good as they get, no chemicals used. Helpful staff, great prices. It's a drive, but worth it.
Pumpkin season has tractor rides, pick your own pumpkins, gourds, corn, and 5 acres of family fun and activities including corn maze, slides, and more. They have a late night event on the weekends with campfires, food truck, smores, live music. Always always call ahead, they close based on supplies and weather.
Attached to the Hollywood Cinema Movie Theatre, Funset Boulevard has a carousel, laser tag, mini golf, tons of arcade games, bumper cars, and soft play kids area. Also attached to a pizza restaurant.
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Funset Boulevard
3916 W College AveAttached to the Hollywood Cinema Movie Theatre, Funset Boulevard has a carousel, laser tag, mini golf, tons of arcade games, bumper cars, and soft play kids area. Also attached to a pizza restaurant.
Worldwide AirVenture convention and airshow. Lots of people, but if you can brave the crowds you can witness some amazing air shows and planes.
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EAA AirVenture
3000 Poberezny RdWorldwide AirVenture convention and airshow. Lots of people, but if you can brave the crowds you can witness some amazing air shows and planes.
Shopping
Hey Daisy
121 E College AveVery cute, women's clothing. Part of a lot of cute downtown stores on College Ave.
Everyone visiting Wisconsin is looking for a place to buy cheese. This is the place to go. Squeaky cheese curds to crackers and jams and other Wisconsin souvenirs, look no further.
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Simon's Specialty Cheese
2735 Freedom RdEveryone visiting Wisconsin is looking for a place to buy cheese. This is the place to go. Squeaky cheese curds to crackers and jams and other Wisconsin souvenirs, look no further.
The CUTEST!! Lots of souvenirs/art from local artists. Everything is this store screams Wisconsin.
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Blue Moon Emporium
227 E College AveThe CUTEST!! Lots of souvenirs/art from local artists. Everything is this store screams Wisconsin.
Parks & Nature
Popular outdoor venue for live music. Lots of stairs, plus plenty of room for kids to play and run. Future home of the Fox Cities Convention Center.
Jones Park
301 W Lawrence StPopular outdoor venue for live music. Lots of stairs, plus plenty of room for kids to play and run. Future home of the Fox Cities Convention Center.
Fantastic family park. Playground area, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball, and beautiful Olympic sized swimming pool. Very close walk to our place.
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Erb Park
1800 N Morrison St
Fantastic family park. Playground area, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball, and beautiful Olympic sized swimming pool. Very close walk to our place.
Nice quiet park near the bluffs, great hiking trails and views of Lake Winnebago. Kayak and canoe rental available.
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High Cliff State Park
n7630 State Park RdNice quiet park near the bluffs, great hiking trails and views of Lake Winnebago. Kayak and canoe rental available.