WIGCOT 2027
Welcome to the Fox Cities! We hope you find your time in our destination inspiring and leave feeling refreshed and recharged with new ideas. Here's how to get the most out of your trip, including information on parking, dining, and suggested attire.
Lodging
Downtown Appleton Parking
Parking Ramps
Downtown Appleton offers a variety of safe, convenient parking options, including metered street parking and multiple parking garages.
The Green Ramp and Yellow Ramp are pay-as-you-exit and accept cash and cards. Parking in the Red Ramp adjacent to the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel is $10 for a 24-hour period. Hotel guests, please bring your parking ticket to the front desk for validation. Coming for the day? Rates are just $3 for less than 4 hours and $6 for 4 hours or more.
Green Ramp: 315 W Washington St
Yellow Ramp: 130 E Washington St
Red Ramp: 134 S Superior St (adjacent to the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel)
Parking Meters
College Ave. meters are $1.00 per hour and are limited to two hours from 9am-6pm. Meter parking is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day on Sundays and holidays.
Download the free Passport Parking App on your Apple or Android device. Parking payment can be made by debit or credit card. The meters will still accept coins for users who prefer that method.
Fox Cities Dining
With 80+ restaurants to choose from, Downtown Appleton is sure to please any palate. Browse the curated list below, or click here to see the full range of options. Please email us at tourism@foxcities.org if you are a vendor looking for establishments that offer private dining rooms.
Need your morning coffee fix? Starbucks is conveniently located in the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley lobby. We encourage you to try our fantastic local options within walking distance of the hotel, including ACOCA, Copper Rock Coffee Company, Brewed Awakenings, and Il Bar Coffeehouse. If smoothies are more your style, visit Bona Fide Juicery.
Fox Cities Weather
Wondering how to pack for the conference? Early Spring in northeast Wisconsin typically has daily highs in the high 40's to low 50's with overnight lows in the 30's. Because conference rooms can run warm or cold, it's always a good idea to dress in layers. Business casual attire is suggested. You can review the local weather forecast here.
