College Avenue Historic District, WI

Appleton

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The Hearthstone Historic House Museum is a historic home in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States that has been converted into a museum. On September 30, 1882, it became the first residence in the world powered by a centrally located hydroelectric station using the Edison system. At that time, the house was the residence of Henry James Rogers, a paper company executive and entrepreneur. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974. The house was previously known as the Henry J. Rogers House.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum

4/5(25 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Hearthstone Historic House Museum during your travels in Appleton. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Building for Kids Children's Museum

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Building for Kids Children's Museum during your travels to Appleton. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Building for Kids Children's Museum

Trout Museum of Art

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Trout Museum of Art during your trip to Appleton. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Trout Museum of Art

Fox River Mall

4.5/5(535 reviews)

During your visit to Appleton, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fox River Mall. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Fox River Mall

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

4.5/5(123 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center during your trip to Appleton. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Fox Cities Exhibition Center

Learn about the events happening at Fox Cities Exhibition Center during your trip to Appleton. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Fox Cities Exhibition Center

Things to do

Hearthstone is the first house in the world powered by a central hydroelectric dynamo based on the Edison system.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket

$12
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket
Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI

Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI

$49
per adult
Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI
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College Avenue Historic District Hotel Deals

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown

2.5 out of 5
3033 W College Avenue Appleton WI
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$83 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Stafff was fine. Didn’t like the fact they were redoing the hotel lots of extra walking

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Downtown
Wyndham Garden Appleton

Wyndham Garden Appleton

2.5 out of 5
1565 N Federated Dr Appleton WI
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$99 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Nice hotel. Needed a few updates. Light switches were loose and the water took forever to get warm.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Wyndham Garden Appleton
DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton

DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton

4 out of 5
150 S Nicolet Road Appleton WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$105 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,358 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Appleton North, WI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Appleton North, WI

2.5 out of 5
130 Patriot Dr Little Chute WI
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$103 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Little Chute. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Very unclean place. My husband and I were there for a hour and left. We took our daughter there for the night to visit the “waterpark” and it was so uncomfortable and so dirty we didn’t even stay the night. The couches in the room had stains. I took pictures of everything. My husband went to the ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Appleton North, WI
DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah

DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah

4 out of 5
123 E Wisconsin Ave Neenah WI
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$122 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Neenah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Room and facilities needed a deep clean and upgrades.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
300 West College Avenue Appleton WI
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$103 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Appleton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
The room was clean and everything was new/well maintained. The bed was super comfortable. Any of the staff that I spoke to was very accommodating. I'd definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection
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