About Appleton, WI
The largest of the "Fox Cities" that line the scenic Fox River, Appleton, Wisconsin is a community that loves a parade: its annual Flag Day event is the largest in the country. Fox River Mall, named for the tributary that runs right through Appleton, is one of many shopping options in this city 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Paper-making, a big part of Appleton's past, is one of many diverse industries today.