Appleton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Appleton

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Arrowhead Park

Though Arrowhead Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox River Mall and Tri-County Ice Arena.

College Avenue Historic District

College Avenue Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Building for Kids Children's Museum and Trout Museum of Art while you're in town.

Erb Park

When in Erb Park, you can plan a visit to Building for Kids Children's Museum and Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

3 out of 5
3033 W College Avenue Appleton WI
The price is 2.002.617 ₫ per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
2.002.617 ₫
2.313.023 ₫ total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,015 reviews)
"Great place ! Very nice and helpful for a weeks stay. BATHROOM tub needed a little maintenance. awesome side court to relax, have a fire, visit, play games. A restraunt even connected to the hotel. AWESOME staff. and very nice pool and hot tub. Breakfast was complete and full AA Was a fantastic weeks ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown
Holiday Lodge Appleton

Holiday Lodge Appleton

2.5 out of 5
200 N Perkins St Appleton WI
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pierce Park and Hearthstone Historic ...
4.8/10 (77 reviews)
"The hotel had just been bought by new owners and then the Tornado hit Appleton, so some damage to the hotel. The new owners are trying very hard to get it back to be rentable. Close to Mall and lots of restaurants and freeway."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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Wyndham Garden Appleton

Wyndham Garden Appleton

2.5 out of 5
1565 N Federated Dr Appleton WI
The price is 2.183.159 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
2.183.159 ₫
2.521.547 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
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Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva WI
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,385 reviews)
"As far as water park/ hotels in the area go, this was a great experience. The 2 bedroom room was a great accommodation for the 6 of us in my family. The water park was a great time; busy but not too busy. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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Scandinavian Lodge

Scandinavian Lodge

3.5 out of 5
10506 State HWY 57 Sister Bay WI
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Sister Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
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Tamarack Wisconsin Dells a Ramada by Wyndham

Tamarack Wisconsin Dells a Ramada by Wyndham

3 out of 5
874 Xanadu Rd. Wisconsin Dells WI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Property had an indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, a room with board games, pickleball, arcade, a pool table. It felt like a neighborhood with condos. We had a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, patio. It was nice and quiet. I would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

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Stay near popular Appleton attractions

Fox River Mall

8.8/10 (1,423 reviews)
During your visit to Appleton, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fox River Mall. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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