I N S I D E - Fox Cities
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I N S I D E - Fox Cities
2015 DESTINATION GUIDE TOP TEN things to do in the Fox Cities My Fox Cities: CORY CHISEL An insider’s look: FOX RIVER MALL MAP I N S I D E FOXCITIES.ORG WHeRe IT aLL HaPPeNS • 40,000 sq. ft. of Conference and Meeting Room Space • 390 Guest Rooms • Free Wireless Internet Throughout the Hotel • 5 Restaurants – Home of the Legendary Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse • 3 Lounges • Pool and Fitness Center No matter what the occasion, we have everything you need. pleasure ou. to serve y r ou Enjoy y ! stay It’s our PAPER VALLEY HOTEL EL LEY HOT PAPER VAL 333 West College Avenue Appleton, WI 920-733-8000 • 800-242-3499 www.radisson.com/appletonwi www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com The Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk are managed by Hostmark Hospitality Group THe CHoICe FoR NeeNaH HoTeLS • 13,000sq.ft.ofMeetingand BanquetSpace • FreeHigh-SpeedInternetAccess ThroughouttheHotel • 24-HourPool,Whirlpool,and FitnessCenter • Remington’sSteak&SeafoodRestaurant • FanClubSportsBar • WalkingDistancetoBothBeautifulParks andTrails,andUniqueDowntownShops “Your Stay; Your Way” 123 E. Wisconsin Avenue Neenah, WI 800-725-6348 • 920-725-8441 www.hineenah.com Published by the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau VISITOR CENTER 3433 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 800-236-6673 | foxcities.org HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Executive Director Pam Seidl Director of Operations Kim Tisler Visitor Services Coordinator Karen Treml Group Visitor Services Coordinator Jeni Strom Marketing & Communications Manager Mary Rhode Director of Sports Marketing Matt Ten Haken Sports Marketing Manager Adam Schanke Convention Sales & Marketing Manager Amy Karas Convention Sales & Marketing Representative Alison Hutchinson Convention Services Coordinator Jennifer Hecht ABOUT THE FOX CITIES 2 EXPLORE 3 SHOP 18 The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau’s mission is to strengthen the Fox Cities economy by attracting meeting, sports and leisure visitors through sales, marketing and destination development. SEE & DO 10 Printed by: 2301 Country Club Dr, Stevens Point PHOTOGRAPHY Craig Augustine, Craig Augustine Photography CREATIVE DIRECTION Mary Blohowiak, b.creative design & technology ©2015 Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Official 2015 Fox Cities Destination Guide is published and produced annually by the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in the guide. The FCCVB assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. For corrections or inclusions in the next issue, or if you are interested in advertising in our publication, please call the FCCVB at 920-734-3358. The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Whenever possible, we recycle, use recycled materials and promote environmental, social and economic sustainability in our business. 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Need ABOUT EXPLORE Fox C e h t d n u o r help a ABOUT FOX CITIES FACTS & Figures fox cities 41 45 10 21 151 41 43 Weather SEASONAL MEDIAN TEMPERATURES Spring: 44, Summer: 70, Fall: 49, Win (°F) Average annual rainfall: 30 inches ter: 19 Average annual snowfall: 47 inches Look for the Outagamie County Regional Airport Airlines: Delta, United, Allegiant (ATW) Newspaper 2 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG signs Fox West Appleton City of Appleton Radio City of Appleton: 72,623 Metro Area: 250,000 The Post-Crescent Television ChannelStationAffiliat 2 WBAYABC ion 5 WFRVCBS 11 WLUKFOX 14 WIWBCW 26 WGBANBC 32 WACYMyTV 38 WPNEPBS AM 1150 WHBY, News-Talk-Sports 95.3, WSCO "The Score", Sports Talk Radio 94.3 WYDR, Classic AC 105.7 WAPL, Classic Rock 95.9 KISS-FM, WKSZ, All Hit Music 94.7 Razor WZOR, Active Rock 92.9 WXMM, 80’s and early 90’s KZ104.3 WKGZ, 80’s and early 90’s Population Airport The 20 communities along the Fox River in the greater Appleton, Wisconsin area known as the Fox Cities, offer urban-style and activities while still maintaining small-town warmth, charm and affordability. Known as Wisconsin’s Shopping Place®, the Fox Cities feature many locally-owned shops, antique and resale shops as well as Fox River Mall, boasting 180 stores under one roof! Towns of Grand Chute and Greenville; Village of Hortonville Heart of the Valley City of Kaukauna; Towns Waterfront of Buchanan, Freedom, Cities of Neenah and Harrison, Vandenbroek and Woodville; Villages of Combined Menasha; Towns of Locks, Harrison, Kimberly, Little Clayton, Neenah and Menasha Chute and Sherwood Get Social! More event insf eonrtmeantceionhearte f oxcitie s.org EXPLORE CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY Winter Farm Market 1/3–5/30, Every Saturday City Center Plaza, Appleton Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe Hike 1/9 and 2/6 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton Stayin’ Alive - BEE GEES Tribute 1/17 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Once, the Musical 1/27–2/1 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Frost 5k 1/31 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton FEBRUARY Ballroom With A Twist 2/10 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Earl Klugh and Nnenna Freelon: An Intimate Evening 2/12–2/13 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Death by Chocolate 2/14 Downtown Appleton Valentine’s Day Sleigh Ride 2/14 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton Bridgie Sprint & Family Funski Race 2/15 Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, Neenah Dream Role 4 – Radio Active 2/26–2/28 UW Fox Valley, Menasha Mamma Mia! 2/27–3/1 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton MARCH Adopt-A-Bucket 3/7 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton Danu’ 20th Anniversary Tour 3/12 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Heidi Stober, soprano, with the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra 3/13 Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Appleton Montana Repertory Theatre’s The Great Gatsby 3/19 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Wildwood Film Festival 3/21 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Annie 3/24–3/29 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Maple Syrup Saturday 3/28 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton Fox Valley Home & Landscape Expo 3/27–29 Tri County Ice Arena, Neenah APRIL Mini-Golf on the Town 4/11 Downtown Appleton Ultimate Ladies Day 4/11 Downtown Neenah Fox Cities Book Festival 4/13–4/19 Various Fox Cities locations Failure: A Love Story 4/16–4/25 UW Fox Valley, Menasha Wild Kratts – Live! 4/18 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Ladies Day Downtown! 4/18 Downtown Appleton MAY Jersey Boys 5/5–5/10 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Nature’s Images Spring Art Fair 5/17 1000 Islands Environmental Center, Kaukauna NCAA Division 3 Baseball Championship 5/22–5/26 Fox Cities Stadium, Appleton Appleton Memorial Parade 5/25 Appleton Chocolate Fest 5/30 Hortonville JUNE Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage 6/2–6/7 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton Mid-Week Farm Market 6/3 Downtown Appleton Heid Music Summer Concerts 5:30-8:30pm 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 Downtown Appleton Lunchtime Live Concerts 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 Downtown Appleton Out to Lunch Concert Series 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 Downtown Neenah Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival 6/5–6/7 Little Chute Evening Concert Series 6-8pm 6/10, 6/24 Downtown Neenah 65th Annual Appleton Flag Day Parade 6/13 Downtown Appleton 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 3 JUNE (cont’d) EXPLORE Streetball 3 on 3 Tournament 6/13 Downtown Neenah Jordy Nelson Charity Softball Game 6/14 Fox Cities Stadium, Appleton Nature Sings! 6/15 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton WIAA State Baseball Tournament 6/16–6/18 Fox Cities Stadium, Appleton Mackville Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull 6/19–6/21 Mackville Neenah Farmers Market 6/20, 6/27 Downtown Neenah Downtown Appleton Saturday Farmers Market 6/20, 6/27 Downtown Appleton ChickenFest 6/25–6/27 Darboy Community Park JULY Mid-Week Farm Market 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 Downtown Appleton Heid Music Summer Concerts 5:30-8:30pm 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 Downtown Appleton Lunchtime Live Concerts 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 Downtown Appleton Out to Lunch Concert Series 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 Memorial Park, Appleton Festival Foods Fireworks 7/3 Memorial Park, Appleton Neenah Community Fest 7/4 Riverside Park, Neenah Neenah Farmers Market 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 Riverside Park, Neenah 4 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG One-Stop Shopping for Dairyland’s Best • Award-winning milk in glass bottles • Wisconsin cheese, products & gifts • Hand dipped ice cream and soft-serve • Cheese gift boxes – shipping available • 30 ft. observation window & mural • Family owned & operated since 1913 Lamers Dairy & Country Store Off Hwy 441, Exit CE N410 Speel School Road, Appleton Open M-F 8-6, Sat. 9-5 (920)830-0980 | lamersdairyinc.com Nature Sings! 7/15 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton Park-to-Paddle 7/18 Shattuck Park, Neenah to Lutz Park, Appleton Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Arts Festival 7/19 Riverside Park, Neenah Annual Appleton Old Car Show and Swap Meet 7/19 Pierce Park, Appleton EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 7/20–7/26 EAA Grounds, Oshkosh ThedaCare presents the 7th Annual Downtown Appleton Children’s Parade 7/22 Downtown Appleton The Great Catfish Races/Concert Extravaganza 7/26 Lions Park, Greenville Art at the Park 7/26 City Park, Appleton AUGUST Downtown Appleton Saturday Farmers Market 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 Downtown Appleton Neenah Farmers Market 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 Downtown Neenah EXPLORE Evening Concert Series 6-8pm 7/8, 7/22 Downtown Neenah Evening Concert Series 6-8pm 8/5, 8/19 Downtown Neenah Mid-Week Farm Market 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 Downtown Appleton Heid Music Summer Concerts 5:30-8:30pm weekly 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 Downtown Appleton Lunchtime Live Concerts 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 Downtown Appleton Mile of Music 8/6–8/9 Appleton Out to Lunch Concert Series 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 Downtown Neenah Photo courtesy of Graham Washatka Downtown Appleton Saturday Farmers Market 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 Downtown Appleton Nature Sings! 8/15 Bubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton Rock Cancer 8/15 Doyle Park, Little Chute SEPTEMBER Mid-Week Farm Market 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 Downtown Appleton Downtown Appleton Saturday Farmers Market 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 Downtown Appleton Jazz Fest 9/5–9/6 Jefferson Park, Menasha Neenah Farmers Market 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 Downtown Neenah Quarry Quest 9/12 Michels Materials Quarry, Neenah generated at BeQRious.com Book a room and get ready to experience live, original music performances like never before at 60 venues throughout Downtown Appleton. Visit our website for festival details, hotel packages and visitor information. VISIT foxcities.org for a complete list of events! 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 5 More event inf EXPLORE ormation at fo xcities.org EVENTS Seafood Fest 9/11–9/12 Jefferson Park, Menasha Downtown For The Holidays 11/20–12/24 Downtown Appleton Community First Fox Cities Marathon 9/18–9/20 UW Fox Valley, Menasha Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade 11/24 Downtown Appleton Pumpkin Harvest Festival 9/18–10/31 Mulberry Lane Farms, Sherwood DECEMBER License to Cruise 9/25 Downtown Appleton Christmas Stars Christmas Show 12/3–12/6 & 12/10–12/13 Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Appleton Octoberfest 9/26 Downtown Appleton Neenah’s Community Christmas Event 12/4 Downtown Neenah Appleton Locks Paddle 9/26 Lutz Park, Appleton to Sunset Park, Kimberly Mile of Music New Year’s Encore Eve 12/31 Appleton OCTOBER Downtown Appleton Saturday Farmers Market 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Downtown Appleton Neenah Farmers Market 10/3, 10/10 Downtown Neenah HOURS OF OPERATION TUES-SAT: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SUN: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM MON: CLOSED www.BuildingForKids.org 6th Annual Soup Walk 10/17 Downtown Appleton BooFest 10/17 Downtown Neenah High Cliff State Park Fall Open House & Great Pumpkin Event 10/31 High Cliff State Park, Sherwood NOVEMBER Downtown Appleton Winter Farm Market 11/7–3/24/16 Downtown Appleton The Building for Kids Children's Museum believes in building imagination, creativity, and confidence in our youth. BFKCM is a safe space for families to learn through play by exploring hands-on, educational exhibits, special programs, and family events. 100 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI Located in Downtown Appleton 6 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG 920-734-3226 Find us on y M with Cory Chisel BY MARY RHODE / FOX CITIES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU According to the biography on his website, Cory Chisel considers himself an old believer. That is, someone that is considered an old soul. That wisdom of an old soul shines brightly through Cory’s music and lyrics. Cory spent the majority of his formative years in Appleton, moving here at age 8, and considers it his hometown. As a child, Chisel received a scholarship from an anonymous donor to join the Appleton Boy Choir. That experience set the stage for Cory’s life-long love for music. Chisel is proud of his hometown and has made it a goal to showcase it to his music friends. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU When you tell your music friends about your hometown, what do you tell them? CORY CHISEL There’s a lot to describe, but depending on whom I’m talking to, I talk about things like the picturesque layout against the river, our great downtowns, especially the one-mile stretch of College Avenue in Appleton, and I always refer to the ‘notoriously friendly’ inhabitants. CVB Has growing up here influenced your music at all? CC It sure has. I think there’s a certain element of performance that always intrigued me because of Houdini having lived in my hometown…that’s become part of me. Mostly, though, I think it’s the hard work ethic that is so prevalent – it’s well-known worldwide – and that definitely rubbed off on me. The idea of being on time, working till the job is done well, that’s all part of being a musician in today’s world and I couldn’t have had a better upbringing that way. And, of course, I have a strong pride in the culture of the Upper Midwest and all it has to offer. CVB What made you want to have an event like Mile of Music in your hometown? CC That’s an easy one. Mile of Music has given me the chance to show off my hometown like nothing else could…and not just to my musician friends, but to thousands of folks who come from all over the Upper Midwest. There are very few communities who have this amazing combination of walkability, safety, venue variety, personality and warmth, and an openness of the people to embrace something new and slightly risky or challenging. CVB When you bring your friends to town for Mile of Music, where do you take them first? CC I like to show off Downtown Appleton and some of my favorite nightlife places, including some of the down-home landmark clubs like Cleo’s or Dr. Jekyll’s. I always take them to our excellent local eateries like Stone Cellar Brewpub so they can experience our local beers and locally-sourced foods. Restaurants, like Carmella’s, with their made-from-scratch recipes are must-stops. I always take them past the Lawrence Memorial Chapel to show them what I believe to be one of the best music venues anywhere. CVB What is your idea of a perfect day in Appleton or the Fox Cities? ALBUM BELIEV : OLD ERS CC Spending time with family and friends, but also just about anyone you meet in the Fox Cities because they are so friendly and interesting. I’d start with having a cup of coffee at one of the many great coffee shops, then spending some time in one of the great parks by the river. Depending on the season, visiting Fox Cities Stadium for a Timber Rattlers game would be high on the list because I love baseball. I always like to show off the area where Harry Houdini lived as a child – make a disappearing joke or two – and I always spend ample time enjoying a combination of nightlife, culture and food. CVB What advice do you have for any Fox Cities residents that are aspiring musicians or singer/songwriters? CC Ingest the culture of the town and the region you are from and don’t be afraid to share it with the rest of the world in your music and your writing – embrace it! August 6-9 You can catch Cory and many of his music friends from all over the country at Mile 3, August 2015 in Downtown Appleton. For more information on Cory, his music and the festival, visit CoryChisel.com or MileofMusic.com. 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 7 TOP 0 1 THINGS TO DO IN THE Fox Cities rs indoor Park offe lf, laser s rt o p S r S Badggebatting cages, mini ghoildren’s D I K R O FUN Foor activities includin The Building for Kids C Lane ulberry and outd arts. Experience useum! M and the Barlow k M o g ce d n e n a tag arth Sci rience or Weis E nds-on farm expe need to Museum a h s. If they ne a w o m e sh r th a s st e iv g trampoli inatin Farm g ffers fasc them to the NEW o m u ri ta Plane y, take ities! me energ the Fox C run off so layer’s Choice of eP park insid 4 GET CREATIVE! 1 2 3 ! The Fox CeritieMsalisl P O R D U O x Riv HOP TIL Y home to Fo S lace, r vibrant Shopping P We also offe ! of ro Wisconsin’s s, e on iques, shop ores under -owned bout lly with 180 st ca lo y an with m downtowns le shops. es and resa or st e antiqu MUSEUM F UN! D Houdini’s ill usions at th iscover e History Museum at the electric pow Castle and hydroer at The H earthstone Historic Ho use. You’ll find the world’s larg est collection a glass paperweight t the Bergst rom-Mahle Museum of r Gla stunning art ss, as well as collections yea at Trout Mu seum of Art r-round . The Fire Art Studio, in downtown Appleton, will let you explore your creative side by painting pottery, fusing glass or making jewelry. The options are endless! When you visit the Paper Discovery Center, you’ll be able to go home and brag that you made your own paper. While exploring the museum, you’ll also learn about the importance of the paper industry in the Fox Cities and it’s extensive history. 6 7 d Greek, om Thai an E Fr GRAB A BITse and American... from anr... pane corner dine to Italian, Ja e to a cozy er ph find os m at for, you can elegant in the mood re u’ yo r ve whate ities. in the Fox C it right here CHEESE, CH OCOLATE & Make a stop ICE CREAM at Simon’s Sp ecialty Cheese & Store for de or Lamers Dai licio ry Vande Walle’s us Wisconsin cheeses and other products Candies and Wilmar Choc . sweet treats! olates offer m Screaming fo any r ice cream? Ice Cream Sh Vi sit Cherry On op, with 32 fla Top vors to choose from! 8 TDOORrs.SThese U O E H T e d wildflow XPLORE E s an r as rtles, bird ems you’ll discove Eagles, tu it e th rs! few of ture cente are just a r many na u o re lo p you ex HIKING TAKE IN A SHOW 9 5 & BIKIN miles of GT pav Trail brid ed and unpaved ake advantage of over 3 ge. If hik biking tr ing 5 ail State Pa rk, locate is more your sp s including the Tr eed, you estle d on the 15 miles ’l shores o of trails. f Lake W l love High Cliff innebago , with Performing and visual arts sparkle in the Fox Cities! Catch Broadway, the Arts Alive series, Fox Valley Symphony, ballet or cabaret on stage at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. For the live music lovers, come see us during any of our outdoor events, including the Mile of Music Festival. ! S FESTIVAL E R O M S& nd FESTIVAL seafood to catfish a many c and ome to From musi .the Fox Cities is h ar! ye … te th ghout e chocola ivals throu st fe t n re diffe 10 We had to stop at 10, but we have many more ideas for you at Visit foxcities.org es. fox cit e h t in o d d n o see a Plenty t SEE & DO ATTRACTIONS KEY THE ARTS Aylward Gallery 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 920-832-2889 | uwfox.uwc.edu/cac Coventry Glassworks & Gallery 514 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-739-5762 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center $ 400 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-730-3782 | foxcitiespac.com The center proudly serves as a gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities while enhancing a greater understanding and appreciation of live performing arts, including Broadway and cultural performances. Kimberly Amphitheater 426 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly 920-788-7507 | vokimberly.org Lawrence University Theater $ 420 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-832-6749 | lawrence.edu Pinot’s Palette $ 226 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 920-358-7913 | pinotspalette.com/Appleton The Fire Art Studio $ 230 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-882-2920 | thefireartstudio.com Pottery, mosaic and glass fusing studio. UW Fox Valley Theatre $ 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 920-832-2857 | uwfox.uwc.edu/cac/theatreevents 10 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG APPLETON FOX WEST HEART OF THE VALLEY Wriston Art Center 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton 920-832-6621 | lawrence.edu/dept/wriston Gallery located on the campus of Lawrence University. MUSEUMS Barlow Planetarium $ 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 920-832-2848 | barlowplanetarium.org The Barlow Planetarium is a world-class facility for exploring the night sky or watching an exciting laser light show. The Barlow Planetarium features 3-D excitement in every show, full-color special effects and 10,000 watts of crystal-clear, five-channel surround-sound. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass 165 N. Park Ave., Neenah 920-751-4658 | bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com We are Wisconsin’s glass museum with four permanent glass collections and a schedule of temporary exhibitions. Free admission. All ages welcome. Doty Cabin 701 Lincoln St., Neenah 920-751-4614 Located in Doty Park, this cabin is a replica of the home to Wisconsin’s second governor, James Doty. Open seasonally. Grignon Mansion $ 1313 Augustine St., Kaukauna 920-766-6106 | grignonmansion.org The Charles A. Grignon Mansion was built in 1837 in the then-popular Greek Revival style of architecture. The Mansion is fully furnished with both reproduction and original family furnishings to reflect the time period of 1837 to 1862. Closed in winter. WATERFRONT Hearthstone Historic House Museum $ 625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton 920-730-8204 | hearthstonemuseum.org Built in 1882, this stunning Victorian landmark is the first home in the world lit by a hydro-electric central station based on the Thomas A. Edison system. Guided tours of the museum offer a step back in time to the dawn of domestic electricity. An exciting hydro-adventure discovery center and gift shop are just right for kids of all ages. History Museum at the Castle $ 330 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-735-9370 | myhistorymuseum.org What Big League slugger got his start in the Fox Valley? What escape artist and magician called Appleton home? What controversial politician put Appleton on the map? Discover the faces and events that define life in the Fox Cities through kid-friendly, interactive and award-winning exhibits. International Softball Congress Hall of Fame 515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly 920-788-7507 | iscfastpitch.com Paper Discovery Center $ 425 W. Water St., Appleton 920-380-7491 | paperdiscoverycenter.org The Paper Discovery Center explores the world of paper through a hands-on experience. Learn how paper is made in area mills, explore its future through topics such as tree cloning, and make your own paper. Home to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame. R. Harder Gallery of Gems & Minerals 24 Jeweler’s Park Dr., Neenah 920-725-4326 ext. 2301 | jewelersmutual.com Tayco Street Bridge Museum $ Corner of Tayco & Main Streets, Menasha 920-967-5155 Historic photos and artifacts bring the job of a bridge-tender to life. Open May through October. Barlow Planetarium SEE & DO Wisconsin’s First Major Planetarium Sharing the Wonders of the Universe! www.barlowplanetarium.org 920-832-2848 1478 Midway Road Menasha, Wisconsin 54952 Stones & Stars Shop The Building for Kids Children’s Museum $ 100 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-3226 | buildingforkids.org The third largest children’s museum in Wisconsin, The Building for Kids Children’s Museum builds imagination, creativity and confidence. The museum features two floors and 30,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, award-winning programming and regularly hosts traveling exhibits from through-out the country. The Valley’s most unique gift shop 920-832-2925 Weis Earth Science Museum Present this ad & receive $1. 00 off for up to 5 people to any public show at the Barlow and/or 10% off any purchase in the Stones & Stars Shop at the Weis. Expires: 12/2015 The Trout Museum of the Art at the Fox Cities Building for the Arts $ 111 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-733-4089 | troutmuseum.org Gallery exhibitions, classes and special events. Wisconsin’s Geology Museum Where Science Rocks! www.weismuseum.org 920-832-2925 g in p p o h S e h t r fo e m o C w o h S e h t r o f y a St Velte History Exhibit 211 Walnut St., Neenah 920-886-6100 Photos (Broadway cast): Joan Marcus and Chris Callis Weis Earth Science Museum $ 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 920-832-2925 | weismuseum.org Create a quake, marvel at minerals, move continents, touch a dinosaur bone, and much more. Enjoy interactive, educational fun. Stop in at the Stones & Stars Shop for unique gifts. The sTory of frank ie Valli & The foUr seaso ns Appleton East Cinema $ W3091 Van Roy Rd., Appleton 920-734-7469 | marcustheatres.com Field of Scenes $ N3732 Uni Dr., Freedom 920-788-1935 | fieldofscenes.biz Outdoor drive-in theater, open seasonally. Hollywood Cinemas $ 513 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton 920-734-7469 | marcustheatres.com Valley Value Cinema $ 2165 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton 920-734-7469 | marcustheatres.com Photo: Ken Cobb MOVIE THEATERS Jan. 27 - Feb. 1, 2015 style guide Xxxxxxxx 00 – Xxxxx 0 May 5-10, 2015 000-000-0000 • JerseyBoysXxxxxx.com • Xxxxxxxx Theater, 000 Xxxxxx Street, Xxxxxxxxxxxx and more! June 2-7, 2015 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • Downtown Appleton foxcitiespac.com • Share, Post, Tweet! • #foxcitiespac 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 11 . oh my! skating.. d n a lf o g i in s, m Go-kart SEE & DO FUN AND SPORTS KEY AMUSEMENT CENTERS Badger Sports Park 3600 E. Evergreen Dr., Appleton 920-830-6900 | badgersportspark.com A 5.3 acre family entertainment center that includes go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, game room, inflatables and laser tag. Funset Boulevard $ 3916 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-993-0909 | funset.com Funset Boulevard is an entertainment center with attractions for everyone in the family: video games, laser tag, mini bowling, miniature golf, bumper cars, carousel, kids playground and a Hollywood-themed restaurant. Players Choice of the Fox Cities, LLC $ W3035 County Rd. JJ, Appleton 920-731-7529 | pcfoxcities.com 68,000 sq. ft. sports facility featuring 30,000 sq. ft. of turf space with live batting cages, baseball and softball pitching areas. Facility rentals for baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, rugby are available. New in 2015, a 27,500 square foot trampoline park featuring a rock climbing wall, dead fall, trampoline jump pits and more! Super Bowl 2222 E. Northland Ave., Appleton 920-739-9503 | bowlingappleton.com GOLF Bridgewood Golf Course $ 1020 Cameron Way, Neenah 920-722-9819 | bridgewoodresorthotel.com Executive 9-hole course. 2,934 yards. Par 35. Chaska Golf Course $ W6755 Wisconsin Rd., Appleton 920-757-5757 | chaskagolf.com 18 holes. 6,539 yards. Par 72. Countryside Golf Club $ W726 Weiler Rd., Kaukauna 920-766-2219 | countrysidegolfclubwi.com 18 holes. 6,183 yards. Par 71. Eagle Creek Golf Course $ N3594 Market Rd, Hortonville 920-757-1000 18-hole course with five sets of tee boxes 7,180 yards. Par 72. 12 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG APPLETON FOX WEST Eagle Links Golf Club $ 1700 Haas Rd., Kaukauna 920-759-0945 18-hole executive course. 4,700 yards. Par 62. Grignon Park - Disc Golf 1313 Augustine St., Kaukauna 18-hole basket course. Grandview Golf Course 135 John St., Hortonville 920-779-6421 | grandviewgolf.org High Cliff Golf Course $ W5055 Golf Course Rd., Sherwood 920-989-1045 | highcliffgolf.com 18 holes. 6,116 yards. Par 71. Irish Waters Golf Club $ N4265 Murphy Rd., Freedom 920-788-7444 | irishwatersgolf.com 6,053 yards. Par 71. Kamleyawm Meadows Golf Range $ 1735 W. Evergreen Dr., Appleton 920-832-9801 | kamleyawnmeadows.com Practice range & mini golf. Mulligan’s Fairway $ 8549 Hwy 76, Neenah 920-751-5000 Practice range. O’Hauser Park - Disc Golf 1986 O’Leary Rd., Neenah 18-hole basket course. Pierce Park - Disc Golf 1205 W. Prospect St., Appleton 9-hole basket course. Plamann Park - Disc Golf 1375 E. Broadway Dr., Appleton 920-832-4790 27-hole basket course. Reid Golf Course $ 1100 E. Fremont St., Appleton 920-832-5926 | appleton.org 18-holes. 6121 yards. Par 71. Sherwood Forest Golf Course $ N580 Robinhood Dr., Sherwood 920-989-3400 | golfsfgc.com 9-holes. HEART OF THE VALLEY WATERFRONT Telulah Park - Disc Golf $ 1300 E. Newberry St., Appleton 18-hole basket course. Westridge Golf Club $ 8130 Golf Course Dr., Neenah 920-725-2050 | golfwestridgewi.com 18 holes. 6614 yards. Par 73. Winagamie Golf Course $ 3501 Winagamie Dr., Neenah 920-757-5453 | winagamiegolf.com 27 holes. 8,334 yards. Par 106. SKATE Fox Valley Roller Rink $ 1215 Gillingham Rd., Neenah 920-722-0004 Gem Roller Rink $ 1340 S. Oneida St., Appleton 920-734-2123 | gemrollerrink.com Neenah Skate Park 2119 Marathon Ave., Neenah 920-886-6060 Berms, ramps and rails for skateboards, bikes and rollerblades. Skate City $ 708 S. Railroad St., Kimberly 920-788-6059 | skatecityusa.com Indoor skating rink. Skater’s Edge $ 1150 N. Mayflower Dr., Appleton 920-733-9043 | skatersedgerr.com Telulah Skate Park 1300 E. Newberry St., Appleton 18-hole basket course. ICE Appleton Family Ice Center $ 1717 E. Witzke Blvd., Appleton 920-830-7679 | appletonice.org Year-round skating, weekdays and weekends. Skate rental available. Call ahead for times. Tri County Ice Arena $ 700 E. Shady Ln., Neenah 920-731-9731 Public skating daily October through March. Skates available for rent. SEE & DO Laser Tag Inflatables Game Room Go Karts Batting Cages Mini Golf Pizza 3600 E. Evergreen Dr. Appleton 920-830-6900 www. badgersportspark.com OTHER SPORTS Wisconsin International Raceway $ W1460 Highway KK, Kaukauna 920-766-5577 | wirmotorsports.com Wisconsin Timber Rattler’s Baseball $ 2400 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920-733-4152 | timberrattlers.com Catch professional baseball action. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are a class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Games are played April to September. Ticket prices start at just $5. NATURE 1000 Islands Environmental Center 1000 Beaulieu Ct., Kaukauna 920-766-4733 | 1000islandsenvironmentalcenter.com 7.2 miles of trails. Stroll along riverbank trails, hike nearby woods and keep your eye to the skies for a chance to see bald eagles that nest here. Nature center with trophy mounts from North America, Africa and Asia as well as several live critters. Appleton Memorial Park Gardens 1313 E. Witzke Boulevard, Appleton 920-83-5905 | appletonparkandrec.com 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 13 SEE & DO NATURE SPAS KEY Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin N2550 State Hwy 47, Appleton 920-475-0777 | butterflygardensofwisconsin.com Children’s Farm at Plamann Park 1375 Broadway Dr., Appleton 920-832-4790 | co.outagamie.wi.us/parks Acres of rural parkland offer solitude for the farm animals that reside there, as well as for nature lovers and hikers. The farm is the home of several young farm animals on loan from local farms. Open seasonally. Fox Cities Trestle Trail/Bridge 899 N. Lake St., Neenah 920-720-7108 | town-menasha.com/ParkWeb/Trails.htm The trestle trail spans Little Lake Butte des Morts, from Fritse Park in the Town of Menasha to the City of Menasha near the Menasha Lock. Open Year Round, the 1,600 foot long lighted pedestrian bridge is the longest in Wisconsin and includes a center pavilion area. Award-Winning Chocolates & Confections APPLETON FOX WEST HEART OF THE VALLEY Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve 4815 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton 920-731-6041 | bubolzpreserve.org An 8.5 mile trail system for hiking, jogging, bird watching, cross-country skiing and nature observation. Earth sheltered nature center with natural history exhibits, nature store, restrooms and auditorium for programs and meetings. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve 1305 Plank Rd., Menasha 920-720-9349 | heckrodtwetland.org 76 acres of forested wetland, wetland meadow, open water and upland field communities. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. 3+ mile trail system allows access to the wetland without getting wet feet. 5,000 square foot nature center includes live and mounted animals, indoor discovery den, children’s play area and bird watching solarium. Outdoor children’s adventure area. High Cliff State Park $ N7630 State Park Rd., Sherwood 920-989-1106 | dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/highcliff/ On the shores of Lake Winnebago, the park (1,187 acres) features limestone cliffs sacred to Native Americans. History and geology buffs will enjoy the park’s effigy mounds, lime kiln and quarry. 15 miles of trails. Mulberry Lane Farm $ W3190 County Road B, Hilbert 920-989-3130 | mulberrylanefarmwi.com ‘Hands-on’ guided tours where you can milk a cow, catch a chicken, kiss a pig, cuddle a kitten, ride a pony, enjoy a hayride and more! All spring and summer visitors receive a FREE souvenir. Fall visitors visit the Pumpkin Patch to pick their own FREE pumpkin. Special Memories Zoo $ W7013 Spring Rd., Greenville 920-757-9695 | specialmemorieszoo.info View animals up close. Take a train ride through Badgerland trails to see and learn about all of our Native Wisconsin animals. Open seasonally. 400 Mall Drive Appleton, WI 54913 www.vandewallescandies.com (920) 738-7799 14 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG Wiouwash Trail outagamie.org 28-mile trail open to the public. Recreation opportunities for walkers, bicyclists, horseback riders and, in winter, snowmobiles. Begins in Hortonville and ends in Oshkosh with access points along the way. For a printable trail map go to focol.org/ greenways or stop in the visitor center. No charge. WATERFRONT SPAS Agea Spa $ 217 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton 920-955-2772 | ageaspa.com Cheveaux Salon Spa $ 206 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-72-4529 | cheveauneenah.com Kapreli Salon $ 1123 Maple St., Neenah 920-486-5583 | kaprelisalonspa.com Pavana Salon & Spa $ 133 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-993-1212 | pavanaspa.com Salon CTI & Day Spa $ 3142 N. Richmond St., Appleton 920-731-9396 | saloncti.com Salon Indulgence Day Spa & Boutique $ 133 E. Main St., Little Chute 920-788-2812 Spa BenMarRico’s $ 300 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-968-3399 | spabenmarnicos.com Salon/Spa Aura $ 3845 E. Calumet, Appleton | 920-882-5353 900 N. McCarthy Rd., Appleton | 920-830-1400 928 S. Green Bay Rd., Neenah | 920-722-9949 salonaura.com Salon Midi $ 1395 W. American Dr., Neenah 920-486-7081 | salonmidi.com Serenity Salon & Spa $ 819 Schelfhout Ln., Kimberly 920-687-1162 | serenitysalonspakimberly.com Sunflower Spa $ 1024 S. Olde Oneida St., Appleton 920-739-1235 | sunflowerspa.net The first in a series of Fox Cities shopping articles SHOP An ’s I n s i dke ra t Loo Santa & the Fox River Mall r e v i R x Fo Mall in t s r i f The An interview with John Burgland, Senior General Manager, Fox River Mall For the tech savvy shopper, the Club app is available for both Android and Apple devices. The app features store sales, special events, a mall directory, restaurant listing and mall map. This same information is also available on FoxRiverMall. com. As a member of The Club, you’ll also receive free WiFi throughout the mall. CVB FOX CITIES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: When are the best times to shop, time of day and time of week? JOHN BURGLAND: If you’re looking to avoid crowds, then your best time to shop is during the week, particularly at night. If you’re shopping Friday-Sunday, you need to expect crowds any time on those days. People shop based upon a need. If they need something, they’ll go shopping for it. CVB What’s the scoop on store sales? JB Store sales are a normal thing now. The best time to shop the store sales are at the end of the sale or at the end of a season to get the best bargains. CVB Mall? Where are the best places to park at Fox River JB Your best bet is to look for the least congested area of the parking lot. There are more parking stalls on the west side of the mall, between Sears and JcPenney. CVB What are some of the mall services offered to visitors? JB Some of the typical guest services include wheelchair and stroller rentals. Both are available in the food court; the wheelchairs are free, while the strollers are available for a fee. If you’re looking for gift cards, the mall has a kiosk available in the food court or they can be purchased at the Mall Office which is open from 8am-4:45pm. The mall also has a public safety department that is available for assistance to your vehicle if needed. a Mall? What should shoppers know about Fox River JB Fox River Mall has a large selection of merchants, both in and around the mall property. There are 180 merchants located inside Fox River Mall, but many more that surround the mall. There are six department stores that anchor the mall including Target and Macy’s. The rest of the mall is made up of a broad spectrum of merchants offering items at various price levels. CVB 2014 brought the 30th Anniversary of Fox River Mall. What has changed the most with the mall in the last 30 years? JB One of the noticeable changes has been the progression of merchants and the quality of those merchants. Other changes of note are the overall mall layout, the easier access in and out of the mall area, the amount of signage directing visitors and how easily navigable the mall is, considering its size. Fox River Mall is comparable to many malls in some of the larger metropolitan areas in the United States. CVB What retail trends can you make mention of both happening now and going forward? JB The retail industry continues to evolve and change. There continues to be strong retail outlets that now must compliment the online and catalogue merchants. The shopping experience is about the experience of feeling and touching merchandise. That experience is one that will never go away. There will always be a need for the immediate gratification you get from shopping at a brick and mortar. The history between Santa and Fox River Mall is a storied one. 2014 was Santa’s 19th year in a row bringing holiday cheer to the greater Appleton area and beyond. This Santa has a history with not only the mall, but with the communities and the people that live in those communities. The Fox River Mall Santa is a popular attraction every holiday season. “People have grown up with him,” says John Burgland, Senior General Manager of Fox River Mall. “Just the other day, I was getting my hair cut and the stylist asked me when Santa was coming back to the mall. She said that her significant other had his first photo taken with that Santa and now they would like their baby daughter’s first photo taken with him as well. That is truly the great story to tell. Those that were young 19 years ago are now bringing their kids back to the same Santa they knew as children.” When asked why this Santa is so popular with mall visitors, Burgland replied “There is a sense of continuity and comfort with having the same Santa year after year. For us, he’s the real Santa.” Although some things have changed for Santa over the 19 years, including a special logoed truck he uses for transportation around the Fox Cities and the digital photo technology that now exists to streamline the photo-taking process, the quiet and kindness that exists in him has stayed the same. If you are unable to make it to the mall during photo taking hours, you can also catch this Santa at the annual Downtown Appleton Holiday parade. 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 15 Shop Wisconsin ’s Shopping Pla SHOP ce. STORES IN THE FO KEY STORES Anu Studio for Well-Being 124 W Wisconsin Ave, Neenah 920-886-9696 | anuwellbeing.com We offer comprehensive, total body fitness classes that will help you transcend your personal fitness goals including yoga, strength training, cardiovascular training, The Feldenkrais Method, and even the latest classes from renown world-leading Les Mills Fitness Programming. Angels Forever - Windows of Light 310 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-738-6636 | angelsforever.com Unique items and gifts for the body, mind and spirit. Featuring the state’s largest selection of sterling silver jewelry and gemstones from around the world. Avenue Art & Co. 1350 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-7710 | avenueartonline.com Avenue Jewelers 303 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-731-4740 | avenuejewelers.com Baker’s Outlet 505 Grand Ave., Little Chute 920-687-8755 | shopbakersoutlet.com Bill Paul Limited 112 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-722-3062 | billpaulltd.com Blue Moon Emporium 227 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-205-2114 | bluemoonemporium.com 18 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG APPLETON FOX WEST HEART OF THE VALLEY WATERFRONT Country Village 144 N. Mall Dr., Appleton 920-380-1790 | countryvillageshoppe.com Hang Up Gallery of Fine Arts 204 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-722-0481 | thehangupgallery.com Coventry Glassworks & Gallery 514 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-739-5762 Harp Gallery 2495 Northern Rd., Appleton 920-733-7115 | harpgallery.com Eco Candle Co 123 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-830-0123 | ecocandleco.com Hey Daisy 121 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-749-4707 | heydaisy.com Contemporary clothing, great ‘girlfriend’ gifts, funky jewelry and accessories for women of all ages. Elements Unleashed 210 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-284-4664 | elements-unleashed.com From casual to couture, stylish apparel that helps YOU to express that one-of-a-kind YOU! Fine Fox Artisan Collective 214 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-659-0833 | finefoxneenah.com Come experience Downtown Neenah’s Artisan Collective! Discover handmade and one-of-a-kind works by local Artisans including: clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, wall art, beauty and wellness items. All items are 100% handmade in Wisconsin! We also offer workshops covering everything from felting to jewelry making or candy-making. Holz Jewelry 121 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-722-0670 | holzjewelry.com Holt’s Diamond Jewelers has been serving our customers with quality service and excellent values since 1954. In Times Past 10 E. College Ave. #125A, Appleton 920-733-5777 | intimespast.net Iris Fine Yarn 132 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 920-954-9001 | irisfineyarns.com Fox River Antique Mall 1074 S. Van Dyke Rd., Appleton 920-731-9699 | foxriverantiques.com J. Anthony Jewelers 220 South Commercial St., Neenah 920-729-1642 | janthonyjewelers.com Fox River Mall 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 920-739-4100 | foxrivermall.com More than 180 retailers and restaurants, including Macy’s, Scheels, J.Jill, Pottery Barn, Ann Taylor, Build-A-Bear and more. Jansport Factory Store N850 County Trunk CB, Appleton 920-734-9812 | jansport.com JanSport Factory Store is known for its factory overrun collegiate sweatshirts and sweatpants for $10 and T-shirts for $5. Come in and browse the huge selection of apparel and search for your favorite school! We also have a huge selection of local Wisconsin Collegiate apparel for 50% off and backpacks for 40% off the MSRP. Harley-Davidson of Appleton 5322 Clairemont Dr., Appleton 920-757-1651 | h-dappleton.com Studio 213, LLC 213 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-882-3829 | studio213llc.com Studio 213 is a family business showcasing local and regional artists. The store features carousel animals, Moorcroft Pottery from England, antiques, and vintage books. Over 50 local and regional artists bring in their one-of-a-kind creations to sell. Studio Pink Jewelry Boutique 124 West Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920) 475-7718 | studiopinkneenah.com Bringing high-fashion, hand-made jewelry to women of all ages. Embrace your inner sparkle and wear the bold and colorful creations from Studio Pink anytime and anywhere! Joseph’s Shoes 10 E. College Ave. #108, Appleton 920-731-3394 | shopjosephsshoes.com The Frame Workshop of Appleton 430 E. Northland Ave., Appleton 920-731-2913 | theframeworkshop.com Knox Furniture 109 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-722-0404 | knoxfurniture.com The Learning Shop 4705 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-739-1041 | learningshop.com Look Back in Time Antiques 112 E. 2nd St., Kaukauna 920-759-1985 The Tailored Hide Custom Leather 860 S. Commercial St., Neenah 920-729-6330 | thetailoredhide.com Memories Antique Mall 400 Randolph Dr., Little Chute 920-788-5553 The Wire Whisk 767 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920-739-3663 | thewirewhisk.com Menasha Marina Harborhouse Gift Shop 1 Center St., Menasha 920-967-5193 | cityofmenasha-wi.gov Open during the navigational season. Mystic Ireland 201 S. Walnut St., Appleton 920-830-9711 | mysticirelandusa.com Northland Mall 900 W. Northland Ave., Appleton | 920-739-7397 Neighborhood mall which anchors Shopko and Kohl’s. 30 specialty stores & services. Piece by Piece Quilting 1350 W. College Ave., Appleton SHOP 920-749-1957 | piecebypiecellc.com ScatterJOY! 1879 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920-739-6123 Scheels 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. #8, Appleton 920-830-2977 | scheels.com Shop Wisconsin’s largest selection of top-brand athletic apparel, hunting, fishing and outdoor sports gear. Stones & Stars Shop 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 920-832-2925 | weismuseum.org The Wreath Factory 220-226 Main St., Menasha 920-886-9989 | wreathfactoryonline.com Thos. A. Lyons Fine Books 124 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-486-1751 | lyonsfinebooks.com Located inside the Market Place in historic downtown Neenah, we are a shop with an inventory of over 12,000 new, used and rare books; collectible first editions, in modern fiction and poetry. Urban Evolutions 2401 W. College Avenue, Appleton 920-380-4149 | urbanevolutions.com Vintique 131 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-727-7060 | vintiqueboutique.com Where old meets new... and vintage meets boutique. A fashionista’s dream come true, Vintque specializes in stylish dresses and jackets that you won’t find anywhere else. Willows Bend 259 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton 920-996-0777 | willowsbendhomefurnishings.com Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Team Store 2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913 920-733-4152 | milb.com/?sid=t572 Yarns by Design 123 W. Wisconsin, Neenah 920-727-0530 | yarnsbydesign.com & A Dee Vine Consign 3319 W College Avenue, Appleton 920-733-5000 Bargain Garden Thrift Store 2725 Meade Street, Appleton 920-832-8822 Beatnik Betty’s Resale 214 E College Avenue, Appleton 920-882-4140 Bethesda Thrift Shop 138 N. Northland Avenue, Appleton 920-997-1533 Bumblepuppy Estate and Consignment 621 N. Westhill Boulevard, Appleton 920-213-0927 Clothes Mentor 307 N. Mall Drive, Appleton 920-996-2238 Fair Market Thrift 2130 Memorial Drive, Appleton 920-882-6688 Fox Valley Thrift Shop 231 W. Walter Avenue, Appleton 920-954-9200 Goodwill Appleton 4759 Michaels Drive, Appleton 920-731-6606 Goodwill Menasha 1800 Appleton Road, Menasha 920-731-6605 Goodwill Neenah 907 S Green Bay Road, Neenah 920-558-4507 Nice As New 1731 N Casaloma Drive, Appleton 920-364-9210 Once Upon a Child 313 N. Mall Drive, Appleton 920-731-8612 Plato’s Closet 309 N. Mall Drive, Appleton 920-968-0381 Richmond Resale 204 N Richmond Street, Appleton 920-202-3714 St. Vincent De Paul Appleton 1924 W. College Avenue, Appleton 920-739-1679 St. Vincent De Paul Neenah 884 S. Commercial Street, Neenah 920-727-1766 Tina Marie’s Unique Boutique 206 E. College Avenue, Appleton 920-585-5942 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 19 SHOP OX CITIES Consi storegnment s resal shops e Shop Wisconsin ’s Shopping Pla SHOP ce. FOOD GIFT SHOPS KEY FOOD Cherry on Top 130 W. Wisconsin Ave, Neenah 920-486-7055 | cherryontopicecreamshop.com Fava Tea Company 706 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920-997-9920 | favatea.com Kerrigan Brothers Winery N2797 State 55, Freedom 920-788-1423 | kerriganbrothers.com Locally made wines and wine-related gifts. Wine tasting daily, tours and tastings on weekends. Lamers Dairy N410 Speel School Rd., Appleton 920-830-0980 | lamersdairyinc.com Lamers Dairy is a local, family owned & operated 100 year old dairy. Award-winning milk in glass bottles and large selection of Wisconsin cheese, sausage, wine, food and gifts. See how milk is bottled through a 30 foot viewing window! Penzey’s Spices 710 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920-733-0977 | penzeys.com Simon’s Specialty Cheese 2735 Freedom Rd., Little Chute 920-788-6311 | simonscheese.com Simon’s Specialty Cheese offers more than 100 varieties of cheese, plus their own homemade fudge and pizzas. Many samples available for you to try! Don’t leave without fresh, squeaky curds or string cheese. The Olive Cellar 277 W Northland Ave, Appleton 920-574-2361 | theolivecellar.com The Olive Cellar offers the best 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world. Treat your taste buds with our exquisite twelve year and eighteen year aged balsamic vinegars, or our delicious flavored vinegar selections like pomegranate, fig, blueberry, and many more! The Red Radish 447 S. Commercial St., Neenah 920-720-3281 | theredradish.com Vande Walle’s Candies 400 N. Mall Dr., Appleton 920-738-7799 | vandewallecandies.com 20 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG APPLETON FOX WEST HEART OF THE VALLEY Wilmar Chocolates 222 N Superior St., Appleton 920-733-6182 | wilmarchocolates.com MUSEUM GIFT SHOPS Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Gift Shop 165 N. Park Ave., Neenah 920-751-4658 | bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com Hearthstone Historic House Gift Shop 625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton 920-730-8204 | hearthstonemuseum.org History Museum at the Castle 330 E. College Ave., Appleton 920-735-9370 | myhistorymuseum.org Paper Discovery Center Gift Shop 425 W. Water St., Appleton 920-380-7491 | paperdiscoverycenter.org WATERFRONT George’s Steakhouse 2208 Memorial Dr., Appleton 920-733-4939 | georgessteakhouseappleton.com Famous for steak and seafood dishes in the Fox Valley for over 30 years! Full bar, and diverse menu for a complete dining experience. Featuring our always popular Friday Fish Frys and our live “Piano Bar”. Come dine with us and see why we have been named best steaks in the valley! Marks’ East Side 1405 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 920-733-3600 | markseastside.com Family owned and operated since 1967! Specializing in German cuisine, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood and house specialties! *Next Time Out, Make It Marks* Red & White, Inc. 2400 S. Kensington Dr. #500, Appleton 920-882-2141 | red-n-white.com Stones & Stars Shop at the Weis Museum 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 920-832-2925 | weismuseum.org The Building for Kids Children’s Gift Shop 100 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-3226 | buildingforkids.org The Trout Museum Gift Shop 111 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-733-4089 | troutmuseum.org RESTAURANTS Cannova’s Pizzeria 113 Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-886-0325 | cannovaspizzeria.com Gather Americana Restaurant 213 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton 920-750-7290 | gathereat.com Great Harvest Bread Co 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-727-0135 | neenahgreatharvest.com We believe in using pure, simple ingredients and baking everything from scratch. We offer great-tasting products fit for many diets, but since the inception of our bread-making business, one thing is still for certain: Great Harvest bread is truly one-of-a-kind. It’s simple. Handmade. Wholesome. Tasty. Great Harvest, The Way Bread Ought to Be. M-F 8a-6p Sat 8a-5p Sunday’s in Dec. before Christmas 10a-3p SHOP The Source Public House 890 Lake Park Rd, Menasha 920-830-2050 | thesourcepublichouse.com A restaurant sourcing local and sustainable foods and creating small plates and entrees around them. We also feature a full bar, live music, and local art. Culver’s of Appleton 599 N Westhill Blvd., Appleton 920-830-2331 | culvers.com Uncorked Wine & Bistro 108 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-486-1725 | uncorkedbistro.com Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse 333 W College Ave., Appleton 920-380-9390 | vincelombardisteakhouse.com Enjoy one-of-a-kind, world-class dining set among Coach Lombardi’s personal memorabilia and classic photos. Zuppas Market, Cafe and Catering 1540 S. Commercial St., Neenah 920-720-5045 | zuppas.com Waverly Beach N8770 Fire Lane 1, Menasha 920-733-9721 | waverlybeach.com Zacatecas Mexican Restaurant 145 W Wisconsin Ave #4, Neenah 920-722-7116 | zacatecasneenah.com Open Tu - Sa, 10 am to 4:30 pm, Su 1 - 4 pm Free Admission, Always W E L C O M E TO your next E X P L O R AT I O N destination PLAY, SHOP AND EXPLORE OVER 85 AMAZING SPECIALTY SHOPS WITH THE AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION OF SPORTS, FASHION & FOOTWEAR FOX RIVER MALL • APPLETON, WI • 920.830.2977 • 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 21 Great Bread... Nice People... Great Harvest Bread Co. 116 W. Wisconsin Ave, Downtown Neenah Phone: 920-727-0135 www.neenahgreatharvest.com 1033B W. Northland Ave, Appleton 920-731-2112 www.appletongreatharvest.com Where Old Meets New... Vintique is a fun boutique located in Historic Downtown Neenah. A unique boutique where everything has a story. New clothing, gifts and accessories with personality and life. Vintage clothing and accessories that are pristine and date from the early 1900’s in to the 1970’s. We specialize in creating a destination style boutique where multiple generations of women can have fun, find things they love and reminisce too! 131 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-727-7060 www.vintiqueboutique.com Hours: Monday 10-5 Tuesday 10-6 Wednesday 10-6 Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-5 Sunday Closed We have over 12,000 titles of New, Used and Rare Books; Collectible First Editions, Modern Fiction and Poetry IN THE MARKET PLACE 124 W. Wisconsin Ave, Ste 140 Neenah, Wisconsin 54956-3072 920-486-1751 www.LyonsFineBooks.com Downtown Neenah • (920) 886-9696 • AnuWellbeing.com Visit us on Facebook Experience fine shopping & exquisite art! de dma Han in n si con Wis 214 W. Wisconsin Ave Downtown Neenah (920) 659-0833 Facebook.com/FineFoxNeenah www.FineFoxNeenah.com L ) g A n i C n n O i L (award w Brewers WRITTEN BY MARY RHODE, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, FOX CITIES CVB Stone Cellar Brewpub dates back to 1858 when a German immigrant named Anton Fischer built the building–the first brewery in Outagamie County. In 1918, the business (then called Fischer Brewery) was sold to the Walter Brewing Co. which introduced Adler Brau to the Fox Cities. Then, in 1989, Adler Brau beer was back in production, not with the Walter Brewing Co., but under new ownership as the Adler Brau Brewery & Restaurant. In 2004, father and son partners Tom and Steve Lonsway took over the brewery and restaurant that exists today. The demand grew so much for their beers that in 2012, after seven years, a brewery expansion was necessary. Stone Cellar Brewery soon became the Stone Arch Brew House and there are now 100+ bars and restaurants in the area where you can find your favorite Stone Arch Brew House beverage. BEERS BREWED AT STONE ARCH Stone Arch Houdini Honey Wheat Stone Arch Marquette Pilsner Stone Arch Six Grain Ale Stone Arch India Pale Ale Stone Arch Scottish Ale Stone Arch Stout Stone Arch Vanilla Stout Stone Arch Specialty/Seasonal Beers SPECIAL EVENTS AND BREWERY TOURS There are three special events that take place every third month at Stone Cellar: Beer vs. Wine, Beer Dinner and Beer School. Beer vs. Wine is a five course gourmet dinner featuring a beer and a wine option paired with each course. The diner then has the opportunity to vote on which beverage paired best with that course. Beer Dinner features a beer from a different craft brewery. Brewery tours are also available at the Stone Arch Brew House. Tours take place Monday-Saturday year-round but are by appointment only. For more information on taking a tour, please contact Stone Cellar at 920-731-3322. AWARDS Almost every one of the Stone Arch Brew House brews have won a gold, silver or bronze medal at the North American Brewers Awards. The gold medal winners are the Marquette Pilsner and the Stout. TOM’S RECOMMENDATION Tom’s favorite brew is the Six Grain Ale, his personal recipe. It’s an English Ale brewed with barley, wheat, rye, oats, corn and rice. It is also the winner of a silver medal at the North American Brewers Awards in 2006. Cellar 24 Stone PLAN YOUR TRIP AT Brewpub FOXCITIES.ORG 1004 S Olde Oneida Street Appleton Phone 920-731-3322 Website stonecellarbrewpub.com Appleton Beer Factory started as a dream of Jeff Fogle’s in the 1980s while building brewery systems around the country. He started brewing with his dad on a homemade 1⁄2 bbl system until Jeff’s son, Ben, was old enough to help. Jeff taught Ben the process, and Ben brought his college roommate, Carl, in on t he fun. Ben & Carl focused on creating well-balanced beers and refined their recipes during brew days over six years while their dedicated friends gathered to watch the process and “taste test” the previous batches. Four years went into planning the business and gathering investors, and three years went into self-performing over 25,000 hours of the build-out. 34 partners in the business are contributing their time, resources, and talents to the company, in addition to the 35 employees working there daily. BEERS BREWED AT APPLETON BEER FACTORY Blonde Amber Hefeweizen Oatmeal Stout Brow American Pale Ale Black Seasonal and specialty beers are rotated in throughout the year. SPECIAL EVENTS AND BREWERY TOURS Appleton Beer Factory is currently working on having a self-guided tour document. Our brew system is completely open for guests to see in the beer hall and our staff is always happy to answer questions. Brew days are usually Saturdays or Sundays every couple of weeks, so if you stop in on the weekend, you can see (and smell!) the beer-making magic. AWARDS Appleton Downtown Inc: New Faces Award - presented to the business that has made significant improvements to the building they call home Death by Chocolate Event: Best Dessert Finalists for the Post Crescent’s Best Of awards in the following categories: New Restaurant, Beer Bar, & Brewery MAIRI’S RECOMMENDATIONS Mairi admits “We have an obvious and delicious priority – beer. Our goal is to put top-notch brew in your glass while putting you in a friendly and fun atmosphere.” Appleton Beer Factory beers are crafted to deliver what is so often missing from many beers on the market today – balance. This balance was struck from passionate experimentation by knowledgeable brewers who have focused on respecting the ingredients they use and the people they serve. All of their beers are unfiltered with 100% natural ingredients. Appleton Beer Factory’s top sellers rotate between Blonde, APA, & Hefeweizen. They also have a strong following for our house-made, locally sourced food. Our top sellers are the Rueben and Hangover Burger (beef cooked to order, corned beef hash, fried egg, & gruyere cheese on a brioche bun!). Appleton Beer Factory. 603 W College Ave Appleton Phone 920-364-9931 Website appletonbeerfactory.com BEERS BREWED AT FOX RIVER BREWING COMPANY Buzzin’ Honey Ale Caber Tossing Scottish Ale Fox Light Ale Winnebago Wheat Blu Berry Ale Abby Normal SPECIAL EVENTS AND BREWERY TOURS Fox River Brewing Co. hosts an annual breast cancer awareness event every October. The event is centered around a four course fondue dinner pairing together great beer and delicious food. There are gift bags for every attendee along with raffles and much more. Tours of the Fox River Brewing Co. are available for corporate groups, parties and other events. Along with the tour, you’ll receive a tasting of the beers brewed at the restaurant. The tours are by request only. You can contact the Fox River Brewing Co. for more information at 920-991-0000. AWARDS The World Beer Cup Silver award winners: Fox Light Ale (2010) and Abby Normal (2012) JAY’S RECOMMENDATIONS When asked what his beer and pairing recommendations were, Jay didn’t hesitate at all. With so many options to choose from, Jay had to name two of Fox River Brewing’s delicious beers as his favorites. For the summer months, Jay recommends the Blu Berry Ale and during the other seasons of the year, he recommends the Scottish Ale. When it comes to pairing good beer with great food, Jay recommends you try the Bruschetta Chicken is expertly paired with the Fox Light Ale. Another great menu option would be the Chive Turkey paired with the Blu Berry Ale. ARTICLE The Supple brothers, Jay and John, opened the Fox River Brewing Company inside the Fox River Mall in 1997. Their goal is to create a nice, casual atmosphere for their patrons to enjoy food and the brewery experience. They enjoy pairing their beers with food on their menu so the flavors can play off of each to enhance your experience at their restaurant. Serving the Valley’s Finest for More than Half a Century! Voted “Best Steaks, Prime Rib, Supper Club and Fine Dining” – Best of the Valley “Commitment to Excellence” EXTRAORDINARY STEAKS SUPERB WINES LEGENDARY ATMOSPHERE Reservations Accepted Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm Dinner: Mon.-Th. 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. 5pm-10:30pm Major Credit Cards Accepted • Award Winning Steaks • Broiled Seafood • Prime Rib served every night • Piano Bar • Private Party room available Appleton, WI DOWNTOWN APPLETON FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 920-380-9390 (920) 733-4939 www.GeorgesSteakHouseAppleton.com 2208 S. Memorial Dr. Across from Valley Fair Appleton Inside the www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com PAPER VALLEY HOTEL www.radisson.com/appletonwi A family tradition since 1967 Voted “Best Supper Club” Fox Cities Magazine Specializing in: * Hand Cut Steaks * Fresh Seafood * Award-winning German Cuisine Mon.-Thurs. Super Weeknight Specials Fri. Night ..... Fish Fry Sat. Night ..... Prime Rib Sun. ..... Closed Serving dinner 6 nights a week. Lunch served Mon.-Fri. (open at 11am) German Menu every night except Friday. PRIVATE PARTY ROOM Next time out make it Mark’s 1405 E. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton • (920) 733-3600 www.markseastside.com Fox River Brewing Co. 4301 W Wisconsin Avenue Appleton Phone 920-991-0000 Website supplerestaurantgroup.com Food • Craft Beer Wine • Music • Art Featuring locallysourced food and 14 Wisconsin craft taps. Enjoy indoor seating or our large, scenic outdoor patio. 890 LakE Park rd., MEnasha, WI 54952 phone: 920-830-2050 thesourcepublichouse.com 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 25 vailable Lodging deals arceitaies.org online at fox STAY ACCOMMODATIONS KEY APPLETON 1 AmericInn of Appleton 3900 Gateway Dr., Appleton 920-968-2124 | americinn.com Rooms: 63 2 Appleton Inn Bed & Breakfast 300 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton 920-954-0754 | theappletoninn.com Rooms: 6 3 Best Western Fox Valley Inn 3033 W. 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Lee St., Appleton 920-882-8427 | theroostbandb.com Rooms: 5 16 Quality Inn & Suites – Kimberly 761 Truman St., Kimberly 920-788-4400 | qualityinn.com Rooms: 63 Fox West Area 4 15 Town of Greenville 47 40 Appleton 25 3041 36 39 3 32 5 7 33 29 35 28 34 24 38 8 6 37 26 2 31 27 96 Town of Menasha Waterfront Area 13 Kimberly x 16 15 er Riv Kaukauna Combined Locks Town of Buchanan 11 Appleton Area Heart of the Valley Area 441 e D es M or ts 10 23 12 Little Chute STAY 10 9 Town of Grand Chute Town of Vandenbroek 1 41 Fo Hortonville Menasha Town of Harrison Little La k e Butt Town of Clayton 22 76 18 Town of Neenah 17 21 19 Sherwood 114 14 Lake Winnebago Neenah 55 20 Restaurant Lounge WATERFRONT 17 Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah 920-720-8000 | bridgewoodresorthotel.com Rooms: 95 Fitness 22 Twin City Motel 375 S. 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Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 920-730-3800 | wiscohotels.com Rooms: 130 26 Country Inn & Suites of Appleton 355 Fox River Dr., Appleton 920-830-3240 | countryinns.com/appletonwi Rooms: 106 Hampton Inn Fox River Mall 350 Fox River Dr., Appleton 920-954-9211 | appleton.hamptoninn.com Rooms: 122 31 Holiday Inn Appleton 150 Nicolet Rd., Appleton 920-735-9955 | hiappleton.com Rooms: 226 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 27 vailable Lodging deals arceitaies.org online at fox STAY ACCOMMODATIONS 32 Howard Johnson Inn 200 N. Perkins St., Appleton 920-735-2733 | hojo.com/appleton Rooms: 59 35 Microtel Inn & Suites 321 N. Metro Dr., Appleton 920-997-3121 | microtelinn.com Rooms: 79 38 Quality Inn 3623 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-731-5271 Rooms: 100 33 La Quinta Inn 3920 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-6070 | 9000.lq.com Rooms: 83 36 Motel 6 of Appleton 210 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton 920-733-5551 | stayappleton.com Rooms: 102 39 Super 8 Motel – Appleton 3624 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-731-0880 | super8.com Rooms: 81 34 La Quinta Inn & Suites 3800 W. College Ave., Appleton 920-734-7777 | 7004.lq.com Rooms: 98 37 40 Residence Inn by Marriot 310 N. Metro Dr., Appleton 920-954-0570 | marriott.com/atwri Rooms: 66 Wingate by Wyndham 1565 Federated Dr., Appleton 920-560-3000 | appletonwingate.com Rooms: 81 LARGEST INDOOR HOTEL POOL IN THE FOX CITIES ® • 1/4 mile from the Fox River Mall • Free Breakfast Buffet • Free Evening Cocktails • Free High Speed Internet • Indoor Pool & Waterslide, Fitness Center, Whirlpool, etc. Hwy 41 – Exit 138 Wisconsin Ave., Appleton (920) 730-3800 www.wiscohotels.com 28 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG Stay and play with us at the Appleton Holiday Inn: • Guest room renovation completed May 2013 • Great location on the corner of Hwy 41 and Collage Avenue, near area attractions, such as the Fox River Mall, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Harry Houdini Historical Center The one time our guests won’t feel like sleeping. STAY Welcome to the Fox Cities • Two on-site restaurants • Free 24-hour shuttle service • Expanded pool area, large whirlpool and game room STAY Y & PitLoAur Vis e for websitsive excluages! pack • Fitness center • Stay and see a broadway show with our exclusive room and ticket packages to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Complimentary hot breakfast Indoor waterslide Extra quiet rooms Refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms 1505 S. Nicolet Road Appleton 920-735-9955 hiappleton.com | marlonspub.com Located adjacent to the Fox River Mall Free, hot breakfast served daily with fresh -baked waffles and hearty oatmeal with toppings Indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center 1 King or 2 Queen bed options 800.634.3444 AmericInn.com ©2010 AmericInn International, LLC 3900 Gateway Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 920.968.2124 feel at home at our Appleton hotel. 350 Fox River Drive, Appleton, WI (920) 954-9211 appleton.hamptoninn.com 2015 FOX CITIES DESTINATION GUIDE 29 vailable Lodging deals arceitaies.org online at fox STAY ACCOMMODATIONS Call 920-560-3000 for reservations • Complimentary gourmet express Breakfast™ • Adjacent to the Fox river Mall and Minutes from the Appleton PAC and the Outagamie Airport • Indoor Pool/Whirlpool • Fitness Center • Business Center • Meeting room • Airport shuttle Available upon request Built for work. Built for play. 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Camp Fish Swim Play 3831 County Road U DePere, WI 54115 (920) 532-4386 Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Appleton, WI 355 Fox River Drive +1 (920) 830-3240 • +1 (920) 830-9868 countryinns.com/appletonwi 30 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG For more information www.applecreekcamping.com DOWNTOWN APPLETON DOWNTOWN APPLETON DOWNTOWN COOL appletondowntown.org APPLETON EVENTS Downtown Appleton Farm Market Inside City Center: Sat, Nov.-May, 9am-12:30pm Wed. afternoons Downtown: June 3-Sept. 23, 3:30-7:30pm College Avenue: Sat, June 20-Oct., 8am-12:30pm Death by Chocolate College Avenue Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-4:30pm Mini-Golf On The Town Downtown Appleton April 11, noon-6pm Ladies Day Downtown! Downtown Appleton Saturday, April 18, 9:30am-5pm Downtown Summer Concerts Lunchtime Live at Houdini Plaza Thursdays, June 4-Aug. 27, 11:30am-1pm Heid Music Summer Concerts Downtown Appleton Thursdays, June 4 -Aug. 27, 5:30pm- 8:30pm Art On The Town Downtown Appleton Third Fridays of the Month 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 6-9pm Soup Walk Downtown Appleton Saturday, Oct. 17, 12-4pm Downtown For The Holidays Nov. 13-Dec. 24 Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade College Avenue Tuesday, Nov 24, 6:20pm Small Business Saturday College Avenue Saturday, Nov. 28 Visit appletondowntown.org Studio 213 LLC LLC Shop The Unique, The Collectible, The Custom-Made 119 E College Avenue, Appleton 920.407.1366 310 W. 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Our family team specializes in the {unique} with vintage hand-painted furniture, whimsical garden art, chic home décor, unique accessories and uncommon gifts. ities C x o F e h t t u u need abo o y o f in e h t Get VISITOR SERVICES AIRPORT/ AIRCRAFT CHARTER Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW) Airlines: Allegiant, Delta and United atwairport.com Aircraft Charter, Rental & Leasing MaxAir 920-738-3020 | maxair-inc.com Platinum Flight Center: 920-738-3034 | platinumflightcenter.com BOAT LANDINGS City of Menasha: Jefferson Park, Ninth Street, Manitowoc Street, Broad Street, Smith Park, Park Street Doty Park 701 Lincoln St, Neenah Fritse Park 899 N. Lake St, Menasha High Cliff State Park N7475 High Cliff Rd, Sherwood Lutz Park 1320 S. Lutz Dr, Appleton Recreation Park 600 S. Park Ave, Neenah Shattuck Park Winneconne Ave, Neenah Sunset Park W. Kimberly Ave, Kimberly BUS Go Riteway 800-236-5450 | goriteway.com Shuttle Service from the Fox Cities to Chicago. Greyhound Bus Lines 920-733-2318 | greyhound.com Departs Monday through Saturday from the Valley Transit Depot at 100 E. Washington Street. Lamers Bus Lines / Lamers Connect 920-832-8800 | GoLamers.com Daily intermediate stops including Appleton’s transit center. Charter and tour services are also available. Valley Transit 920-832-5800 | appleton.org/vt Provides bus service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday with routes throughout the Fox Cities. CAR RENTAL Alamo / National: 920-739-6421 Avis / Budget: 920-730-7575 Enterprise Rent A Car: 920-832-2555 Hertz Rent A Car: 920-734-2032 Les Stumpf Ford: 920-731-5050 32 PLAN YOUR TRIP AT FOXCITIES.ORG CROSS COUNTRY/ SKI TRAILS Best Western Premier Bridgewood 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah Bubolz Nature Preserve 4815 N. Lynndale Dr., Appleton Reid Golf Course E. Fremont St., Appleton HOSPITALS Appleton Medical Center 1818 N. Meade St., Appleton 920-731-4101 | thedacare.org Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Fox Valley 130 2nd St., Neenah 920-969-7900 | chw.org/foxvalley St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S. Oneida St., Appleton 920-738-2000 | affinityhealth.org Theda Clark Regional Medical Center 130 2nd St., Neenah 920-729-3100 | thedacare.org KAYAK RENTAL Out4Launch Kayak Rental 920-886-9969 Outdoor Outlet 200 N Mall Dr, Appleton, WI 54913 920-731-3652 | o2gearshop.com Rents Kayaks & Paddleboards Neenah Pool 600 S. Park Ave, Neenah Plamann Park Swimming Area 1375 E. Broadway, Appleton Sunset Beach at Sunset Park 1010 Fulcer Ave, Kimberly SLEDDING HILLS Erb Park 1800 N. Morrison Street, Appleton Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass 165 N. Park Ave., Neenah Pierce Park 700 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton Fox Cities Visitor Center 3433 W. College Ave., Appleton Plamann County Park 1375 East Broadway Drive, Appleton Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce 125 N. Superior St., Appleton Prairie Hill Park 2901 N. Abendroth Street, Grand Chute Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 400 W. College Ave., Appleton Reid Municipal Golf Course 1100 East Fremont Street, Appleton Fox Cities Stadium 2400 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton Kaukauna Grignon Park (Mount Misery) 800 Augustine Street, Kaukauna Fox River Mall 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton White City Park 900 Wilson Street, Kaukauna Kimberly Sunset Park 426 West Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly Cranked Bike Studio 920-720-0800 | crankedbikestudio.com Memorial Park 1131 Tullar Road, Neenah Gear’N Up Bike Shop 920-722-2949 | gearnup.com Washington Park Hwy 114 and Harrison Street, Neenah Harley-Davidson of Appleton 920-757-1651 | h-dappleton.com Sherwood Wanick Choute Park Hill W4690 Castle Drive, Sherwood OUTDOOR/ PUBLIC POOLS VISITOR INFO KIOSKS Appleton Memorial Park Gardens 1313 E. Witzke Blvd., Appleton Neenah Fritse Park 899 N Lake Street, Neenah Wheel & Sprocket 920-997-9300 | wheelandsprocket.com Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry 920-734-7101 | foxcitieschamber.com Appleton Appleton Memorial Park 1620 East Witzke Boulevard, Appleton MOTORCYCLE/ BIKE RENTAL Recyclist (located along CE trail) 631 Saunders Rd, Kaukauna 920-759-1200 | recyclist.com RELOCATION INFORMATION TAXICABS Aloha Taxi: 920-757-5544 Fox Valley Cab: 920-734-4545 TRAILS Erb Pool at Erb Park 1800 N. Morrison St, Appleton High Cliff State Park N7630 State Park Road, Sherwood Mead Pool 1430 E. John St, Appleton Fox Cities Trestle Trail/Bridge 899 N. Lake Street, Neenah Menasha Swimming Pool 915 Third St, Menasha Wiouwash Trail Hortonville to Oshkosh Future Neenah 135 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce 101 E. Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna Heckrodt Wetland Reserve 1305 Plank Rd., Menasha History Museum at the Castle 330 E College Ave., Appleton Outagamie County Regional Airport 6390 W. Challenger Dr., Appleton Paper Discovery Center 425 W. Water St., Appleton Scheels USA Youth Sports Complex 3300 E. Evergreen Dr., Appleton UW-Fox Valley 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha WALK-IN CARE Affinity Medical Group 100 Main St., Neenah 920-727-4200 | affinityhealth.org 3329 N. Richmond St., Appleton 920-380-2715 | affinityhealth.org Health Questions? 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