When was the last time you overheard an attendee say, “That was actually fun?”

That’s what we’re going for in the Fox Cities.

The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help make it happen, from finding the right venue to connecting you with experiences your attendees will actually enjoy. And here, it all comes together in a thriving downtown.

While many cities are working to reinvent their urban centers, Appleton is already bustling with restaurants, bars, shops, entertainment and attractions, all within easy walking distance. That makes the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel more than a convenient place to hold a meeting. It puts attendees right in the middle of it all, where the fun can continue long after the last session ends.

With 388 guest rooms and 38,000 square feet of meeting space, the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel gives planners the room and flexibility to bring an event together. The attached exhibition center adds another 37,000 square feet of modern, flexible space, creating even more options for gatherings of all sizes.

But what happens outside the venue may be just as important.

More than 100 businesses surround the hotel in a downtown that is walkable, welcoming, and safe. No complicated transportation plans. No long drives after a full day of sessions. Just an inviting downtown where attendees can grab dinner, meet up for a drink, catch live music, browse local shops or simply enjoy some time together.

The Fox Cities make those moments easy.

For planners, that means fewer transportation logistics and more opportunities to build an experience around the destination itself.

Getting here is easy, too. Appleton International Airport is just a short drive from downtown, while major highways make the Fox Cities convenient to reach from throughout the Midwest.

And planners don’t have to do it alone.

The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to help every step of the way, from finding the right spaces and accommodations to connecting you with local experiences and resources. We’re here to make the planning process easier and help your attendees have a great time while they’re here.

We like to make the magic happen.

Bring us your odd, your unusual and your one-of-a-kind requests.

A life-size Harry Houdini cutout? Check.

A miniature Light the Night Market, complete with fire dancers and aerialists? Check.

An on-site tattoo artist or a food truck serving ice cream sandwich cookies so big you need both hands to hold them? Check and check.

In the Fox Cities, we love a challenge. We’ll help you find the people, places and experiences that can turn a good event into one your attendees will be talking about long after they head home.

Because the best meetings aren’t just productive. They’re memorable. They’re the ones where attendees connect, laugh, step outside the agenda and say, “That was actually fun.”

Bring us your next event. We’ll help make the magic happen.

Contact Samantha Brown to get down to business today. Learn more at foxcities.org/meeting-event-planners.

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