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Appleton is mall country, with so much mall space that bus tours make regular pilgrimages
here. The city sported the nation's first indoor mall. It was partially demolished in 2006 for
a new complex. The unity of the
Fox River Mall
(4301 W. Wisconsin Ave., 920/739-4100,
www.foxrivermall.com
)
, the state's second-largest indoor mall, is admirable (including the
shops surrounding it, and it's the highest concentration in the state).
Spectator Sports
Goodland Field
(2400 N. Casaloma Dr., 920/733-4152) is the home of the Wisconsin
Timber Rattlers, a single-A minor league franchise of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's typical
family-friendly fun with zany promotions and dirt-cheap prices.
Rates double during Oshkosh EAA events.
West of downtown are most lodgings, including the
Hampton Inn
(350 Fox River Dr.,
920/954-9211, $95), which has been rated one of the top 10 Hampton Inns nationwide and
gets rave reviews.
OneofthelargestrecreationcentersinthestateisattheAppleton
Comfort Suites Com-
fort Dome
(3809W.WisconsinAve.,920/730-3800,$100).Someroomshavekitchensand
microwaves.
A few blocks north of the Avenue Mall is the 1897 Victorian
Franklin Street Inn
(318
E. Franklin St., 920/739-3702,
www.franklinstreetinn.com
,
from $125). Original pocket
doors, oak and maple hardwoods, and original chandeliers give the place—one of the
stateliest mansions in town—a nice feel. You can expect superlative service.
Trim
La Quinta Inn & Suites
(3730 W. College Ave., 920/734-9231, $109 s or d) is
one of the most recently refurbished and offers two pools, sauna, whirlpool, a dining room,
and continental breakfast.
If you're planning to visit the Fox River Mall during your trip and need luxury, the
Grandstay Hotel & Suites
(300MallDr.,920/993-1200,$99)isanamazingoptionforthe
money. Top-notch service and amenities for bargain prices.
Downtown, newest and the best option for comfort is the European-style boutique
hotel
CopperLeaf
Boutique
Hotel
(300 W. College Ave., 877/303-0303,
