Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Appleton, WI

Welcome to Beautiful Wisconsin! Read about attractions and things to do in Appleton nearby.

The AmericInn of Appleton hotel is conveniently located just off of US Hwy 41 which is the main Highway through Appleton and takes you north to Green Bay or south to Oshkosh. With all parts of Appleton being less than a 10 minute drive from the hotel, you can enjoy the quiet of a rural neighborhood with all the benefits of a downtown location. Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay and the other Fox Cities have more to offer than just the Green Bay Packers! Come see for yourself!

Area Attractions and Activities

The History Museum at the Castle - Fun and thought-provoking exhibits: Houdini, Edna Ferber and historic photographs.
Address: 330 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI
Distance: 4.47 miles
Phone: 920-735-9370

Paper Discovery Center - You use paper every day. But what do you know about it? Discover paper by making your own, crawl through a paper machine, explore the outdoor learning center and see how paper reduces the spread of germs.
Address: 425 W. Water Street, Appleton, WI
Distance: 4.77 miles
Phone: 920-380-7491
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Closed Sundays.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Northeast Wisconsin’s premier performing arts venue! Downtown Appleton features the best in live entertainment and unique spaces that will ensure your next event is a memorable one.
Address: 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI
Distance: 4.89 miles
Phone: 920-730-3760

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve - 775 acres of prime wildlife habitat. Eight miles of trails provide many opportunities for outdoor education and recreation.
Address: 4815 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton, WI
Distance: 5.12 miles
Phone: 920-731-6041
Hours of Operation: Dawn until dusk.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum - This beautiful residence, featuring carved woods and stained glass, is the first to be lit by a central hydroelectric station. Rare Edison light switches and electroliers are still in operation. The Hydro Adventure Center offers hands-on electrical exhibits.
Address: 625 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton, WI
Distance: 5.29 miles
Phone: 920-730-8204
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am - 3:30pm and Saturday from 11:00am - 3:30pm.

Barlow Planetarium - Wisconsin’s premier planetarium offers star shows and laser shows. Explore the universe of the fantasy world of music laser graphics. Some shows are especially for kids and families.
Address: 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI
Distance: 7.44 miles
Phone: (920) 832-2848
Hours of Operation: Call for schedule

Weis Earth Science Museum - Wisconsin geology and mining history, interactive, hands-on fun at Wisconsin’s official mineralogical museum. Create a quake, mobilize continents, and marvel at minerals and more.
Address: 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI
Distance: 7.44 Miles
Phone: (920) 832-2925
Hours of Operation: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and all holidays. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Fridays 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve - 76 acres of forested wetland. Handicapped-accessible trails. Live animal displays and nature programs available.
Address: 1305 Plank Road, Menasha, WI
Distance: 8.89 Miles
Phone: (920) 720-9349
Hours of Operation: Trails open 6 am to 9 pm daily. Nature Center open Tuesday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum - On the serene shore of Lake Winnebago, showcasing the world’s best glass paperweight collection, a fine Germanic glass drinking vessel collection, Victorian glass baskets and Contemporary art glass, and fabulous changing exhibits. Always free.
Address: 165 N Park Avenue, Neenah, WI
Distance: 12.49 Miles
Phone: (920) 751-4658
Hours of Operation: Call for schedule

Resch Center - The Resch Center is the newest facility within the Brown County Veteran’s Memorial Complex seating over 10,000 people.
Address: 1901 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI
Distance: 23.45 Miles
Phone: (920) 405-1177
Hours of Operation: Varies by performance and event

Lambeau Field- Home of the Green Bay Packers! Come for a game, enjoy the restaurants in the atrium, shop at the Packer Pro Shop, visit the Packer’s Hall of Fame or just take the tour!
Address: 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI
Distance: 23.68 Miles
Phone: (920) 569-7500
Hours of Operation: Atrium hours 8:00 am to 9:00 pm daily

Weidner Center - Celebrating its 15th anniversary year, the beautiful Weidner Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors to the public in 1993. Featuring a warm and inviting interior, elegant design, and exceptional acoustics, the Weidner Center has long been the crown jewel of Northeast Wisconsin.
Address: 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI
Distance: 31.42 miles
Phone: (920) 465-2726
Hours of Operation: Vary by performance and event 

Quick Area Guide

• Shopping 7 mi
• Bike/walking trail 0.04 mi
• Golf 10 mi
• Downtown 5 mi
• Soccer fields 0.06 mi
• Ice center 2 mi
• Peforming arts center 8 mi
• Green Bay 18 mi