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For the Family

Bring the whole crew for a family-fun weekend in the Fox Cities! If you’re in the market for a certified kid-friendly destination, let us introduce you to the Fox Cities, a region jam-packed with attractions and experiences perfect for a family getaway. With endless ways to play and a community calendar full of year-round events, you’ll find yourself planning a return trip to the Fox Cities before it’s time to leave.

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  1. Building For Kids
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    Downtown · Appleton · United States

    Building For Kids

    We have over 30,000 square feet of specially designed, interactive exhibit space that includes a real fire truck, kid's town including a grocery store, doll hospital and semi-truck depot, plus a space just for crawlers and toddlers! Not to mention our da Vinci Studio designed to inspire artistic creativity and Innovation Lab for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) exploration. With all this and our unique programs, we have an adventure for everyone!

    44.262°N 88.407°W

  2. Luv 2 Play Appleton
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    Appleton · United States

    Luv 2 Play Appleton

    Luv 2 Play offers a unique indoor playground and arcade for children ages 0-12 as well as many great menu options for parents and kids alike!

    44.272°N 88.480°W

  3. Xtreme Air
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    Appleton · United States

    Xtreme Air

    Trampoline Jump Park features a variety of activities and amenities: Main Jump Court 3 Basketball Courts Gladiator Jousting Pit 2 Dodgeball Courts Air Bag Jump Pit Slack Line Three-Story Rock Wall 'Mt. Xtreme' Free Fall Jump Station (12' & 18') Full Service Concession Dining 4 Private Party Rooms 3,000 ft2 Mezzanine Open Jump Pricing

    44.316°N 88.341°W

  4. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
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    Appleton · United States

    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

    With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

    44.260°N 88.478°W

  5. Altitude Trampoline Park - Appleton
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    Appleton · United States

    Altitude Trampoline Park - Appleton

    With over 30,000 square feet of total space, this place will be jumping! Altitude Trampoline Park Appleton is a fresh family entertainment destination in Appleton Wisconsin. Altitude is the perfect choice for birthdays, families, groups, and individuals.

    44.272°N 88.481°W

  6. Mulberry Lane Farm
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    Appleton · United States

    Mulberry Lane Farm

    Learning about farm life is fun! You and your children will have the opportunity to have an educational, firsthand experience of farm life. From milking a cow, catching a chicken, petting a pig, cuddling a kitten, and enjoying a hayride. These are just some of the activities you'll experience on the 125 acre working farm just 3 miles east of Sherwood.

    44.171°N 88.198°W

  7. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
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    Appleton · United States

    Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

    Three miles of trails, including nearly 4,000 feet of elevated boardwalks, provide access to the wetland habitat to all visitors to explore and enjoy bird watching, walking, photography, and snowshoeing in winter. Wagons and strollers are available for check out to increase visitor enjoyment of the hiking trails. Wheelchairs are available for visitors who may need assistance. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is a 76-acre urban nature reserve with habitats including forested wetland, cattail marsh, open water, created priaire, open field, and upland forest. The 4,000 square foot Nature Center features a “Living Waters” exhibit with an indoor live wetland, and aquariums that are home to local fishes, crayfish, turtles, and snakes — surrounded by a display of mounted Wisconsin mammals and birds. Outdoor exhibits include a memorial butterfly garden and bird feeding area, as well as a pond, bog and stream complex. The Nature Center facilities feature a workshop/meeting room, a classroom amphitheater/Discovery Den, Solarium, and a resource library.

    44.210°N 88.420°W

  8. The Plaza at Gateway Park & Globe Coffee
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    Neenah · United States

    The Plaza at Gateway Park & Globe Coffee

    The Plaza at Gateway Park is a new community & family venue featuring a gathering space with year-round activities, including a winter skating rink.

    44.188°N 88.464°W

  9. Wisconsin International Raceway
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    Appleton · United States

    Wisconsin International Raceway

    3/8 mile D-shaped asphalt oval race track, 1/4 paved drag strip with seating for 10,000

    44.245°N 88.259°W

  10. Field of Scenes
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    Appleton · United States

    Field of Scenes

    Outdoor drive-in theater, open seasonally.

    44.372°N 88.287°W

  11. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Baseball Club | Proud High-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers
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    Appleton · United States

    Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Baseball Club | Proud High-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers

    Home of the good times: Our team will create the best entertainment experience in Wisconsin so that every guests walks away with a smile and a desire to return.

    44.283°N 88.470°W

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Dog Friendly Spots in the Fox Cities

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Places to keep in mind when taking your dog around the Fox Cities. Anyone who has a dog knows that they're more than pets - they're your best friend! A love like that doesn't come around very often so here are a few places you can bring them in the Fox Cities: Anyone who has a dog knows that they're more than pets - they're your best friend! A love like that doesn't come around very often so here are a few places you can bring them in the Fox Cities: McFleshman's Brewing Company- Downtown Appleton (leashed dogs are allowed in the beer garden.) This is a great opportunity to enjoy a cold one with your furry bestie! Stone Arch Brewpub - Appleton (leashed dogs are welcome on the patio) Stone Arch Tied House (leashed dogs are welcome on the patio and there is a fenced in dog park) Joann Fabric and Crafts - Appleton (dogs must be on a leash at all times in store). Appleton Beer Factory (in the summer the Appleton Beer Factory has a few tables outside where you can enjoy a beverage with your favorite leashed pup). Copper Rock Coffee - Edgewood Drive location only (leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on the patio). 313 Dodge - Kaukauna (leashed dogs are allowed on the patio). Il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly (leashed dogs are welcome on the patio area). These are only a handful of the dog-friendly establishments in the Fox Cities. If you know of a place that's not listed please send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. We're happy to add it to our recommendations.

Date Night

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Make date night one to remember in the Fox Cities. Stuck in the loop of a predictable date night routine? Always ending up at the same old same old for dinner and drinks? Visiting for a couples’ getaway but not sure where to go?