Fox Cities, Appleton, Wisconsin

Sprinkled along the shores of the Fox River, the Fox Cities of northeastern Wisconsin include Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, and Neenah, as well as several other villages and towns. Together, they form the third largest metropolitan area of the Badger State and, as such, offer planners a stunning variety of delightful activities, amenities, and venues from which to choose for their meeting or event. The Fox Cities Convention & Visitor’s Bureau invite you to take five minutes to consider the top five reasons planners across the country are booking their events in the Fox Cities.

1. Walkability. Meeting planners and attendees enjoy the “walkability” of our convention center and hotel locations. With convention venues in both Appleton and Neenah (in the Fox Cities,) attendees and guests are just steps away from award-winning restaurants, shops, nightlife, and greenspaces.

2. Venue Options. The Fox Cities offer an array of venue options for meeting planners for events, including conventions, trade shows, banquets, meetings, and entertainment. The newest addition – the Fox Cities Exhibition Center – is in Appleton’s vibrant, walkable downtown, and boasting a one-of-a-kind hillside design, it was built to be as flexible as it is attractive. From small meeting groups to annual association conventions, planners have a multitude of venue options.

3. Convenience. With the Appleton International Airport and numerous interstates and highways intersecting in the Fox Cities, getting there is a breeze. Affordability and safety, in addition to convenience, make the greater Appleton area a plus for many seeking a budget-friendly, accessible meeting location.

4. Service. The Fox Cities CVB has a seasoned staff to serve meeting planning needs. All CVB services are free and include, but are not limited to, site selection assistance, pre-promotion materials, visitor information bags, service provider referrals, volunteers to assist with registration, a customized event landing page, and more.

5. Plenty of places to play. Home to illuminating arts, culture, and sporting events, one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, breathtaking historic sites, and ample beautiful scenic greenspaces and views, there’s always something to do in the Fox Cities. From top-notch Broadway shows at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to minor league ball at Fox Cities Stadium to countless nature preserves and biking and hiking trails to a multitude of museums, the Fox Cities provide hours of entertainment, education, and recreation. Many attractions are available for meetings, teambuilding, dinners and receptions.

Please call 800-236-MEET to request a Meeting Planner’s Guide or visit the Meeting Planner’s section of our website at www.foxcities.org.