- TripBuzz found 50 things to do with kids in or near Appleton, Wisconsin, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay and Keshena.
- From The Building for Kids to Badger Sports Park, the Appleton area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Gardens.
- Originally settled by fur traders, Appleton eventually became known as a major player in the paper industry. Located about 30 miles from Green Bay, Appleton has large parks and open spaces for residents and visitors to congregate. The city has a farmer's market downtown and has various events, including live concerts and parades.
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Sports-themed family center houses a two-story laser-tag arena; inflatables, mini-bowling, and maze missions beef up a fun kids’ day out
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The Building for Kids is a fun and interactive children's museum for kids 7 and under where they can learn and increase their developmental skills through playing.
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Badger Sports Park
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3600 E Evergreen Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
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Laser tag, miniature golfing, batting cages, mini bowling, go karts, and much more can be found at Bagers Sports Park. It is Fox Valley's premier family entertainment center.
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100 W College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
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The Building for Kids Children's Museum is a museum that provides hands-on educational exhibits for children and their families. The museum hosts field trips, family events, and other special programs.
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A 48-lane bowling facility, Sabre Lanes offers open and league bowling as well as rooms for private parties and events. The center has a restaurant with food and drinks, a full bar and Rock n' Bowl nights.
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Prospect and Memorial Dr., Appleton, WI
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The first house in the world to be lit by Edison's Hydroelectric power, the Hearthstone Historic House Museum offers an interesting look into the local history. It is only open from Thursday through Sunday.
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Appleton Memorial Park is a spacious recreational area that has seasonal activities like archery, sledding, and ice skating. Grills and picnic tables are provided, all you need is the charcoal and food!
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330 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
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An intriguing collection of historical artifacts can be found at the History Museum at the Castle, along with different activities for all ages such as a Houdini show and paper-making classes.
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As a minor league baseball team, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers offers visitors home games in Fox Cities Stadium. Visitors can tailgate in the parking lot, enjoy food from the concession stands, or sit on the lawn to watch the game.
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513 North Westhill Boulevard, Appleton, WI 54914
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Featuring fourteen state-of-the-art auditoriums, Marcus Hollywood Cinema Grand Chute is a premier entertainment destination. The theater shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar and a 70 foot wide ultra-screen.