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Address: 1478 Midway Rd, University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, Menasha, WI 54915
Located on the campus of UW-Fox Valley, Barlow Planetarium allows visitors to see past the heavens, so to speak, to stars and galaxies millions upon millions of miles away from our own blue and green marble. In addition to a 48-foot projection screen, Barlow also features a 10,000-watt THX sound system, making it one...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Boasting hands-on exhibits for children of all ages, the Building for Kids makes learning fun and is a terrific place to spend an afternoon with the entire family. Featured attractions include the "Simple Machines" exhibit that challenges kids to manipulate a series of pulleys and levers, a Wall of Sound, the Happy...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: 111 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
One of the cornerstones of Appleton's art community, this downtown gallery frequently exhibits works by local artists and craftspeople, including watercolors, oils, pottery, and jewelry. Established in 1960, the Center also hosts a variety of workshops and classes each year, from stone carving to poetry and...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: Appleton, WI 54914
While Joseph McCarthy may be Appleton's most infamous native son, he certainly was not its most fascinating. That honor belongs to Harry Houdini (AKA Ehrich Weiss), whose family moved here from Hungary around 1878. The Houdini Walking Tour charts numerous locations downtown, from his supposed "birthplace" to the site...
Wisconsin International Raceway
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Address: W1460 County Rd, Kaukauna, WI 54130
The racing season at Wisconsin International begins in April and lasts through October, bringing to the Fox River Valley some of the sport's brightest up-and-comers, from Dick Trickle to Mark Martin and Jim Weber. Other events held at the raceway include NASCAR International Truck and Engines Midwest Series, weekly...
Category: Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: 115 S State St, Appleton, WI 54911
The Attic Theatre, established in the 1950s, has as its mission to encourage, support, and promote community participation in theater productions. The theater produces four full-length plays during the summer season, and a variety of classes is offered year-round to both adults and children. Theater classes, auditions...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: 165 N Park Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
Make sure to pay this unique museum a visit while touring historic Neenah, located some 20 minutes south of Appleton. The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum boasts what some regard as the world's foremost collection of decorative glass paperweights. French, English, German, Italian, and American in origin, most of these...
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Category: Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: 400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Home to the Fox Valley Symphony, this complex opened its doors in early 2003 and has emerged as the area's largest and most state-of-the-art performance venue. In addition to first-rate symphonic performances, visitors find everything from rock and country shows (Jethro Tull and Kenny Rogers) to musicals ("Jesus...
Category: Appleton Attractions & Activities
Address: 400 W College Ave, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI 54911
One of the rewards of a well-timed stay in Appleton is attending a performance by this respected group of musicians. The FVS, as it's known locally, offers a wide range of shows each year, including seasonal classics like "The Nutcracker" (accompanied by the Moscow Classical Ballet) and sublime performances...
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Address: 4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54915
Boasting eight miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails that traverse more than 750 acres of scenic meadow, cedar swamp, hardwood forest, and prairie habitats, Appleton's Gordon Bubolz Preserve is an ideal place to spend a relaxing afternoon bird-watching, photographing seasonal foliage, or just enjoying...
