Appleton, WI is a vibrant and exciting city with plenty to see and do. From its historical sites, cultural attractions, shopping venues, outdoor activities, and events throughout the year, it’s no wonder Appleton has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike. The city’s friendly atmosphere and picturesque landscape make it an ideal place to visit in Wisconsin. Whether you’re looking for a quick day trip or are planning an extended stay, there’s something for everyone in Appleton. Reviews of Appleton often describe it as a “hidden gem” that offers something for everyone. With its vibrant downtown area featuring unique boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as the Fox River Mall and the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel & Conference Center–there's no shortage of things to do here. Additionally, the sprawling parks provide great opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking or biking along scenic trails. If you're looking for a memorable travel experience in Wisconsin that won't break the bank–Appleton is definitely worth exploring!
based on 23 ReviewsGet to know Appleton with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Appleton
Snooty people, but overweight women are friendly. - 9/22/2018
Just to clarify my earlier review, the people are generally unfriendly, except the overweight women( 90% of women here) are friendly. Tailgatings on 1-41 an 441 is very bad and very dangerous. Drivers on 1-41 in the slower lane at 60mph will be15 feet behind you. Worse than in
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Snooty very heavy women - 6/7/2018
Women here are very heavy. People are rude here, will cut you off in public and not say a word. People at the gym walk in and do not even look at you, even though you and they have been working out in the same gym for years, this goes for men as well as women.
People will tail- gate you for miles, even in the slow lane..The drivers are worse than in Milwaukee!
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Small City, Big Stuff. - 2/5/2017
Something is happening in Appleton. The place used to be called the shopping capital of Wisco. But, slowly this rather commercial-sounding moniker is being replaced by art and music. In the last few years more galleries, unique music venues and festivals have begun to change the fabric of this city. In particular, Mile of Music is bringing in some interesting artists. Housing is low to high depending on where you want to live and what kind of house you like. I live in a nice old Craftsman that cost about $100 thou. Downtown is doable, easy to navigate and feels safe when walking around at dusk. Lawrence U. is lovely to look at and stroll through. Near the river, old mills have been converted to high end housing, and cool little shops. Parking is plentiful but you have to pay the meter. And those maids are ready to rumble as soon as the arrow points to red. Yes, there's a big mall. I couldn't care less. But, if you like shopping ... blah, blah, blah.
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Schooling - 9/28/2015
Appleton is very good about keeping their schools up to date and has a variety of charter
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Great place to raise a family. - 11/13/2011
Appleton is a great place to raise your family no doubt at all. Very low crime, along with plenty of things to do. Everyone is very friendly. The weather on the other hand is terrible. I lived her my whole life, I am now 22 and ready to move south. It can get very cold during the winter, 10 degrees not including the wind chill factor. We have a short summer, practically 5 months of decent days. The other months are cold and dreary. PLENTY OF SNOW WILL COME. Beware.
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safe, welcoming, good for kids - 3/9/2011
I've lived in Appleton for 10 years. I have raised 3 children to adulthood, and they attended great public schools, and always had safe and fun activities to do outside of school.
I'm also gay, and my partner and I are comfortable being out everywhere in Appleton, and have many gay friends here, lots of supportive people and families.
There is a small private college in town, and great coffee shops and nightlife. Traffic is never a problem. Parking is cheap. What can I say? Except for the snow, this is a great place to
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Appleton, WI - 10/7/2009
The Fox Cities (Appleton and surrounding communities) is a very family oriented area. Good school system; low crime; many large business along with medium size and small business. Winters are too long for my preference, but then... I am originally from southern
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Reply to Posting 6-18-2009. Are we talking about t - 7/11/2009
I grew up in Appleton and since have gone to college and grad school in Oshkosh, Madison, and out of state. I really don't know where this prior post is coming from. In the past decade, Appleton has been consistently rated among the best cities with populations under 100,000 in the country. It is a great place for families. It is still a city where in most neighborhoods you can still let your kids play in the neighborhood - even after dark - without worrying that they're going to be harmed.
The public school system is excellent, paid for for the most part by property taxes, which I admit are high. Of course, they are high because the area supports its schools. The high schools offer many Advanced Placement classes (which count for college credit at the state schools if students score high enough). The middle schools start teaching foreign languages in seventh grade. The school system also has a charter high school for the arts that is led by a fantastic teaching staff.
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Appleton DONT COME HERE! - 6/18/2009
Appleton is a run down mill town with a few new buildings like the PAC to brag about. The Fox River is filled with PCB's and the paper mills that ruined the river with 50 years of toxic pollution are packing up and heading to TX and TN where they can pay one third of the wages. People are not going to welcome you here unless you are spending money at their shop. Work here is a joke now. The only work they hire outsiders for is the most demanding low paying slave labor that they cant find any of the overweight lazy locals to do. Ten years ago there was a reason to be here but as the mill's close expect the unemployment to reach up to %20. Please consider Iowa City as a alternative (3% unemployment - 60,000 people) or Omaha NE. People are cheapskates in
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