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Appleton Attractions

Appleton (pop. 66,000) is located along the Fox River. The lumber industry and paper mills, along with the development of a hydroelectric station led to the city's prosperity in the late 1800s.

The city's most famous residents were Harry Houdini and Senator Joe McCarthy.
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
The Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve, covering 775 acres, offers walking and cross country ski trails. The nature center displays exhibits and information on the flora and fauna.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed8:008:008:008:0011:0012:00
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:0016:00
Tips
Grounds open dawn until dusk. Donations accepted.
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Hearthstone Historic House Museum, built in 1882, was the first house to be lit by a central hydroelectric station of the Edison System. Electrical exhibits and period furnishings, along with nine fireplaces and stained glassed windows, decorate the interior.

The house was designed by prominent Midwest architect William Waters in late Victorian style.

The Hands-On Hydro-Adventure Center is an entertaining and educational area with hands on exhibits, particularly of interest to children.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0011:0013:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Senior$ 5.00
Child 17 & under$ 3.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
(Near Appleton)
Kaukauna (pop. 12,000) began as a trading and milling center in the late 1700s. Highlights in the town include the 1000 Islands Environmental Center and the Grignon Mansion.
Kaukauna - Grignon Mansion
This 1837 mansion displays original furnishings, surrounding gardens, and an orchard.
Tips
Currently closed to the public.
Menasha, Wisconsin
(Near Appleton)
Menasha and Neenah are separate municipalities which share a common history and heritage. The area is a major papermaking center.
Menasha - Barlow Planetarium
Barlow Planetarium presents music laser and astronomy shows.
Address
Barlow Planetarium
1478 Midway Road
Menasha, WI 54952
United States
Phone 1 (920) 832-2868
Fax 1 (920) 832-2852
Cost
Adult$ 7.00
Child 18 & under$ 6.00
Students$ 6.00
Child 12 & under$ 5.00
Senior over 60$ 5.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Call or visit website for times and shows.
Neenah, Wisconsin
(Near Appleton)
Neenah and Menasha are separate municipalities which share a common history and heritage. The area is a major papermaking center.
Neenah - Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
The museum displays a collection of antique and modern glass paperweights and Germanic glass. The museum also features changing exhibits throughout the year.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Facilities
Gift shop
The Building for Kids (formerly Fox Cities Children's Museum)
The Building for Kids is a two-story interactive children's museum which builds imagination, creativity, and confidence.
Address
The Building for Kids
100 West College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911-5766
United States
Phone 1 (920) 734-3226
Fax 1 (920) 734-0677
Hours
July 1 to September 5
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:0010:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 6 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:0010:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 7.25
Senior over 65$ 6.00
Child 1 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
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