Franklin Inn on Durkee is located in a
historical neighborhood only steps from downtown Appleton.
A short walk gets you to:
- Lawrence
University - (1 block) Enjoy art, musical performances, theater,
cultural events and outdoor sculpture at the second co-educational college in
this country.
- The
History Museum at the Castle This museum features exhibits on
Houdini, Edna Ferber, and local history. (2 blocks)
- Houdini Historical Walking Tour - Visit the birthplace Harry Houdini and
other historic sites of one of Appleton’s most famous citizens.
- Fox
Cities Performing Arts Center - Enjoy the best in live entertainment
at Northeastern Wisconsin’s premier performing arts venue! (5 blocks)
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Paper Discovery Center – Explore the world of paper in this fun,
hands-on Paper Discovery Center which also contains the International Hall of
Fame exhibit.
- City Park, the oldest Appleton Park with tennis courts and playground
equipment, is around the corner from the inn.
- Many ethnic restaurants and pubs. (2 blocks)
- A historical walking map of the area is available with all houses
described in our neighborhood, the Historical City Park area.
- Specialty shops and the Downtown Avenue Mall (2 blocks).
A short
drive gets you to:
Sports
- Golf
- A Golf Package is available for the Winagamie Golf Course in Appleton.
Combine your stay at the inn with a golf outing!
-
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Baseball - Home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Class “A” affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. You can experience the
tailgating, giveaways, promotions, and great baseball.
- Green Bay
Packers - Come visit Lambeau Field for a game or walk through the Packers’
Hall of Fame.
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Wisconsin International Raceway - WIR is a multipurpose motor sports
facility presenting weekly programs on both oval tracks and the quarter-mile
drag strip.
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Badgers Sports Park - Miniature golf, batting cages, Nascar Go-Karts, game
room, laser tag,
and inflatables.
- Experimental
Aircraft Association - Home of EAA Air Venture, Oshkosh. Encourages &
supports recreational aviation.
- Laser
Quest - Live action laser tag at its best.
- Funset
Boulevard - The midwest’s finest family entertainment center: carousel,
train, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, Hollywood themed restaurant, giant
kids playground.
Museums/Gallery
-
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum - Housed in a historic mansion, this museum holds
one of the largest and finest glass paperweight collections in the world.
-
The Trout Museum of Art - The Trout Museum of Art’s mission is to promote,
teach and nourish the creation and appreciation of the visual arts.
- Air
Venture Museum – A museum dedicated to the preservation & display of
aircraft. Features over 20,000 historic aviation objects. More than 100
airplanes on display as well as flight simulators and airplane rides. Oshkosh,
WI
- Weis
Earth Science Museum – Experience Wisconsin geology while having lots of
interactive, hands-on fun at the state’s official mineralogical museum.
- Paine Art
Center & Gardens – An exquisite 1920’s mansion with historic interiors, an
exceptional art collection and breathtaking display gardens. In Oshkosh.
Historical
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Hearthstone Historic House Museum This beautiful residence, featuring
carved woods and stained glass, is the first to be lit by a central
hydroelectric station. Rare Edison light switches and electroliers are still
in operation.
-
Charles A. Grignon Mansion - Tour an 1837 Greek Revival Mansion with
stunning architecture and authentic décor.
- Doty Island Historical Tour – (920) 751- 4614 View the homes of some
of the areas earliest industrialists as well as the parks and bridges of Doty
Island.
- Tayco Street Bridge Museum – (920) 967-5155 Historic photos and
artifacts bring the job of a bridge-tender to life.
Nature
-
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve – 65 acres of forested wetland Handicapped
accessible trails allow year
round access. Nature programs are available.
-
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve – Go on an eight mile hike or ski
adventure through 775 acres of prime wildlife habitat. Visit the earth
sheltered nature center building, also.
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Gardens of the Fox Cities – Visit a quiet place where you can be in
harmony with nature while visiting the garden displays or hiking the trails.
- High Cliff
State Park - Park provides picnic areas, hiking trails, and a visitor
center as well as a boat marina.
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1000 Islands Environmental Center – Stroll along riverbank trails, hike
nearby woods, and keep your eye to the sky for a chance to see bald eagles
that nest here. Nature center with trophy mounts from North America, Africa, &
Asia as well as several other cities.
Entertainment
Shopping
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