Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton is a city of 75,023 people in Calumet County, Wisconsin, founded in 1848.
Why visit Appleton
Townapedia lists 69 museums and landmarks, 71 parks and trails, 226 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 22 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus Valley Grand Cinema, Skyline Comedy Cafe, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Hearthstone Historic House Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Appleton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Appleton
Appleton (Menominee: Ahkōnemeh) is a city, and the county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, with small portions extending into Calumet and Winnebago counties. Located on the Fox River north of Lake Winnebago, it is 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. The city had a population of 75,644 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Wisconsin. The Appleton metropolitan statistical area had 243,147 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Appleton, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do22
Marcus Valley Grand Cinema
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
W3091 Van Roy Road, Appleton
Skyline Comedy Cafe
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Above Stone Arch Brew Pub. Take elevator to level 3R.
1004 South Olde Oneida Street, Appleton
University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley
School · 3.6 mi
American college in Menasha, Wisconsin
10 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks69
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Museum · 1.7 mi
Large venue hosting national music acts, Broadway shows & other high-profile entertainment.
400 West College Avenue, Appleton
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Th-Sa 10:00-15:30; Su 13:00-15:30
Main Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Academic building in Lawrence University
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The History Museum at the Castle
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin
Mo-Su 10:00-16:00; Tu off; PH off
Appleton City Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Appleton Lock 4 Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
United States historic place
Appleton Locks 1–3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic navigation structures in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Appleton Wire Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
United States historic place
Appleton Woolen Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Woolen mill in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Capt. Matthew J. Meade House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
House in Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Cedars Lock and Dam Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Charles W. Stribley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
57 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds71
Patriot Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Grills, picnic tables, playground, basketball half-court, softball/little league diamond (fenced and lighted with bleachers), volleyball...
2950 West Darling Street, Grand Chute
Houdini Plaza
Park · 1.6 mi
Named in Honor of Harry Houdini who lived in Appleton for most of his childhood. He lived in a second floor apartment of a building that...
Lutz Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Lutz Park was established in 1925 when Lawrence Lutz donated 2.7 acres of land along the Fox River to the city of Appleton.
59 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes226
Sangria's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
215 South Memorial Drive, Appleton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Stuc's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.4 mi
110 North Douglas Street, Appleton
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
Breadsmith
Bakery · 2.6 mi
W3165 Van Roy Road, Appleton
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Legendairy Cookies 'N Creamery
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
101 East College Avenue, Appleton
Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 14:00-21:00
Mondo! Wine Bar & Retail
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
220 West College Avenue, Appleton
Tu-We 15:00-20:00; Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00
Luigi's Pizza of Appleton
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
1835 East Edgewood Drive, Appleton
Tu-Fr 11:00-13:30,15:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
214 more on the map.
Where to stay15
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
3900 North Gateway Drive, Appleton
Franklin Street Inn Bed and Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
318 East Franklin Street, Appleton
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Appleton
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
200 North Perkins Street, Appleton
Churches and places of worship35
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Holy Cross Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.4 mi
425 West Park Ridge Avenue, Appleton
Apostolic Truth Church
Church · Apostolic · 2.7 mi
3500 East Glory Lane, Appleton
Appleton Zion United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.0 mi
W1700 Pogrant Road, Appleton
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
740 East College Avenue, Appleton
Shopping53
Gas and EV charging36
Schools, colleges and libraries83
St. Francis Xavier Middle School
School · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
101 East Northland Avenue, Appleton
Healthcare33
Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
2105 East Enterprise Avenue, Appleton
Mosaic Family Health
Clinic and pharmacy · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
100 North Oneida Street, Appleton
Ascension Medical
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
3329 North Richmond Street, Appleton
Map of Appleton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.4 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 11.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Appleton (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Calumet County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-08-11: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Kimberly 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Little Chute 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Combined Locks 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Menasha 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Fox Crossing 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Kaukauna 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Harrison 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Greenville 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Allouez 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Green Bay 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FoxRiverPaperCompanyHistoricDistrictAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Appleton June 2026 095 (Historic Wire Works Apartments--Appleton Wire Works), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 096 (Historic Wire Works Apartments--Appleton Wire Works), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 097 (Historic Wire Works Apartments--Appleton Wire Works), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 098 (Photo Opp), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 099 (Appleton Fire Department Station 1), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 093 (Edison Elementary School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 094 (Edison Elementary School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 100 (Appleton Fire Department Station 1), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 101 (Appleton Fire Department Station 1), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 104 (Zion Lutheran Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 102 (Columbus Elementary School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 103 (Zion Lutheran Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 105 (Columbus Elementary School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 049 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 051 (First English Lutheran Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 052 (City of Appleton Freightliner 114SD truck), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 050 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 048 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 046 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 045 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 047 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 053 (First English Lutheran Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 055 (Wahl Organbuilders--Temple Zion and School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 106 (Chain Reaction Cyclery), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 044 (City Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 056 (St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 054 (Wahl Organbuilders--Temple Zion and School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton BigHead sculpture with mask, KenMarStudio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 057 (Wahl Organbuilders--Temple Zion and School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main sanctuary of First United Methodist Church (Appleton, Wisconsin), Benh3398, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 043 (First United Methodist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appleton June 2026 089 (Fox River), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OCHSmuseum, Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Main Hall at Lawrence University, Wyatt21matrix, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HearthstoneAppletonWisconsin, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- ZionLutheranChurchAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NicoletSchoolKaukaunaWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TempleZionAndSchoolAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StMarysCatholicChurchKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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