Appleton Real Estate

Our Community

About Appleton, WI Real Estate

Appleton is at the hub of the Fox Cities and its largest community. The history of the city mirrors that of Lawrence University as the two grew up simultaneously. Lawrence University was chartered in 1847 and a main benefactor was Samuel Appleton. In appreciation, his name was given to the community. Appleton’s downtown area, bolstered by the new Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, is a center for entertainment, recreation and diverse commercial and professional businesses. Author Edna Ferber and magician Harry Houdini are two of its most noted gifts to the world.

Location: North of Lake Winnebago

Population: 71,649

Major attractions: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Fox Cities Children’s Museum, Houdini Museum, Lawrence University, College Avenue hotels, eating establishments and niche businesses.

Information: www.appleton.org, or City Hall, 100 N. Appleton St., 920- 832-6443; Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, 3433 W. College Ave., www.foxcities.org. 920-734-3358.

DOWNTOWN

Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Children’s Museum
YMCA
Avenue Mall
Houdini Museum
“Old” Town Theme (downtown)
Library
Lawrence University Campus –

Library

Performing Arts Centre

Chapel

Attic Theatre
City Park Area
Fox River / Locks
Riverview Country Club
Between the Locks area

SOUTH & EAST

Banta Bowl
Meade Pool
Appleton East High School
Reid Public Golf Course
Tri-County Expressway
East College Avenue commercial district (Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, Festival Foods, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menards) with many new subdivisions nearby
Colony Oaks subdivision on the Fox River
Newer subdivisions: Gatewood, Woodcrest, Meadowview, Green Meadows, Cedar Ridge
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Darboy Area (Kimberly High School, Walking Trails, numerous newer subdivisions)

NORTH & WEST

Appleton West High School
Appleton North High School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Subdivisions: North Meadows, Evergreen Meadows, Maple Hills, Wind
Meadows, Thornbrook Est., Bellevue Place, Nesting Acres, Providence Trails, Gillett Highland, Marshall Heights, Ashbury Meadow, Purdy Farm
Appleton Medical Center (Hospital)
Northland Mall
Appleton Memorial Park & Arboretum
USA Soccer Park Sports Complex
Appleton Family Ice Center
New YMCA

SOUTHWEST

Pierce, Alicia & Lutz Parks (on the water)
Yacht Club
The Hearthstone Museum
Goodland Field
Xavier High School (Catholic)
Fox River Waterfront
Yesteryear theme in certain areas