Travel Destinations Wisconsin Top Things to Do in Appleton, Wisconsin Wisconsin's oldest brewpub, a multifaceted arts center, and the home base of the Eco Candle Company can all be found in Wisconsin's sixth-largest city. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 26, 2022 Photo: Courtesy of the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Do Eco Candle Company A hundred retailers across the country sell soy-wax candles crafted in downtown Appleton. Browse the College Avenue store. Courtesy of the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Catch a touring Broadway show or live concert. Hearthstone Historic House Museum. Ginger Crichton Hearthstone Historic House Museum Guided tours explain how this residence-turned-museum was the first in the world to be powered using hydroelectricity, thanks to Thomas Edison's turn-of-the-20th-century inventions. History Museum at the Castle Exhibits honor Appleton's native son, legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, with interactive stations allowing guests to try shaking free of shackles and escaping from a straitjacket. The Trout Museum of Art A modern glass façade connected to an old brick building defines the new-meets-classic feel inside, where minimalist galleries house works by the likes of Whistler and Dali. Bubolz Nature Preserve Enjoy 8.5 miles of winding trails. Eat and Drink Apollon Greek and Mediterranean dishes, such as moussaka, stuffed grouper and braised lamb shank, star at the intimate downtown space. Pierri Pizza Nosh on thin-crust pizza and be sure to have a cannoli for dessert at Pierri's. Simon's Specialty Cheese Store Dairy-lovers delight over the hundreds of options. Although the curds are tough to pass up, Simon's prides itself most in its Masters Reserve sharp cheddar. Stone Arch Brewpub In a state filled with bars, this 1859 establishment houses the oldest brewpub in Wisconsin. Stone walls and aged wood set the scene for a meal of pub food and German-inspired dishes. Wilmar Confectionery The aroma of chocolate fills the air at this family-owned business. Stay Copperleaf Boutique Hotel and Spa Indulge with whirlpools, electric fireplaces and a spa at this downtown hotel. For more information visit foxcities.org Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit