Appleton, WI

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Appleton Wisconsin Fox river view
Appleton Wisconsin Fox river view
Memorial Chapel in Appleton, Wisconsin built in 1919
Dam On Fox River Near Lock Number Four At Appleton, Wisconsin
Northern Cardinal - takeoff

Where to stay in Appleton

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College Avenue Historic District

Travelers come to College Avenue Historic District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Building for Kids Children's Museum and Trout Museum of Art while you're in town.

College Avenue Historic District
AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

2.5 out of 5
3033 W College Avenue Appleton WI
The price is AED 264 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 264
AED 305 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

3.5 out of 5
333 W College Ave Appleton WI
The price is AED 385 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 385
AED 445 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
This is the nicest hotel in Appleton. And a great location in the downtown.

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
Baymont by Wyndham Appleton

Baymont by Wyndham Appleton

2.5 out of 5
3924 W College Ave Appleton WI
The price is AED 231 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 231
AED 267 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (401 reviews)
Staff was great, room was fine.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Appleton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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EAA AirVenture 2026! BUSINESS trips...room to land a HELICOPTER!!!

2 out of 5
Appleton WI
Stay at this vacation home in Appleton. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve ...
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Steps from Downtown

Steps from Downtown

Appleton WI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Appleton. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fox Cities Performing Arts ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Excellent experience!

Reviewed on 27 January 2026

Steps from Downtown
Traveler Oasis Downtown Area Spacious Home, PAC

Traveler Oasis Downtown Area Spacious Home, PAC

Appleton WI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Appleton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pierce Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Wonderful house. Great location very clean

Reviewed on 25 December 2025

Traveler Oasis Downtown Area Spacious Home, PAC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Appleton

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
346
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
414
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
96
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I used to lived in Appleton 2 different times years ago for a number of years. It is a city I love and miss. It was wonderful to visit!

5/5 - Excellent

Guest

We visit Appleton frequently because our son attends Lawrence University. It is a nice community, and we enjoy our time there.

5/5 - Excellent

Lealey

I love Appleton. Everything is close by for shopping and dining with so many choices!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Plenty of places to eat and drink!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Seems like a nice quiet town with a lot of history.

5/5 - Excellent

Kim

Very nice city for shopping options