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Things to do in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas (Wisconsin)
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items There are a lot of great activities and attractions in the Fox Valley! Fox Valley area includes Appleton, Wisconsin and beyond to surrounding communities. A few Green Bay recommendations are in here for good measure.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants & Bars
Arts & Entertainment
Sports Stadiums & Arenas
Outdoor Activities
Trails for hiking (easy). Education center is a great place to take the kids.
Bubolz Nature Preserve
Must-go in summer with kids. Two outdoor pools with snack stands and decent locker rooms.
Erb Park
This unique place has an outdoor ice rink and coffee bar. Skate rentals available. Buy a s'mores tray and cook them over one of the multiple fire pits outside the rink.
The Plaza at Gateway Park | Downtown Neenah, WI | Outdoor Recreation Center
This amusement park has something for the old and young. The best part is rides are only 25 cents! Open from May - October. Located on the waterfront of Bay of Green Bay. The Zippin Pippin and the big slide are fan favorites.
Bay Beach Amusement Park | Green Bay, WI
Restaurants & Bars
Upscale in a tiny town. The seasonal cocktails are always great. They serve with fresh ingredients. You can sit at the bar and watch the staff making the food. Their wood fire pizzas are always a great choice.
Field & Fire
A true, classic supper club experience. Family-owned in the small town of Hortonville. Great old fashioned's, large salad bar and home of the Extreme Prime Rib. I love their tenderloin with a side of grilled mushrooms and onions. You will not leave hungry.
Black Otter Supper Club
Thin crust pizzas. You can watch them making the pizzas. Great atmosphere and good service.
Cranky Pat's Pizza
This place has a little of everything! AMAZING Kringle & bakery items, Coffee bar, restaurant and bar. They even have a cooler with prepared take home meals. Live music is a bonus. One thing to know before you go is they do not accept cash.
Uncle Mike's Food Emporium
Eat here dressed up or go casual. The food feels and tastes high end. Excellent bar options in cocktails, beer and specialty liquors.
Draft Gastropub
Beautiful wine bar & cocktail lounge. I attended a private event here and it's definitely a place I will return to. The owner is very friendly and welcoming.
Wine Bar, Live Music, Charcuterie, Craft Cocktails | Neenah WI | Appleton WI
The atmosphere is here is great. The offer a wide variety of unique pizza options. The options change often. I feel like I always over eat because I want to try one of everything. :) The beer selection is great. If you bring kids (or enjoy games yourselves), they have a nice variety there to pick up and play.
Hop Yard Ale Works
Hibachi grill and sushi. The hibachi experience is fun for a big group. It can feel pricey, but you leave with a TON of food. The sushi is amazing.
Nakashima's / Katsu-Ya
Iconic, historic bar with a unique flair. Christmas lights and decor up all year round. Signature drink is the Dirty Snowball.
Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
My kids BEG to go here. They hand roll ice cream right in front of you. Sadly, they close for the winter (Late September), but it's a great place to stop in the summer months.
Wonders Ice Cream
Small ice cream, coffee and sandwich shop conveniently located across from the community ballpark in Greenville. Lots of seasonal offerings. Dole Whip flavors are a favorite in summer. Great patio area. Drive thru for your morning coffee needs.
The Twist
Arts & Entertainment
Catch a concert or Broadway show at the Performing Arts Center. Located right downtown Appleton with plenty of restaurants, bars and parking near by.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Long-standing comedy club in Appleton. Draws in some pretty well known comedians and attracts decent crowds.
Skyline Comedy Club
This music festival runs late July / early August in Appleton on College Avenue. Hundreds of artists across four days!
Mile of Music Festival
Sports Stadiums & Arenas
You don't have to be heading to Green Bay for a Packer game to enjoy the area. Titletown offers many outdoor activities in winter and summer. In winter, you have a tubing hill and ice skating. You will find great restaurants (one gives a panoramic view of the area), an upscale hotel and other experiences to enjoy (The Turn for Top Golf experience).
Titletown near Lambeau Field | Green Bay Packers
If you want an affordable night out at the ballpark, watching the Timber Rattlers (Milwaukee Brewers A level affiliate) is the place to go. They have so many fun theme nights and lots of space for little ones to play. Sit in the stands or stretch out on the grass seating area.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers