VENUE

WHEA is excited to offer a special room block for this year’s event at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, located in the heart of downtown Appleton, and directly connected to the Fox Cities Exhibition Center—our conference venue!

333 W College Ave   
Appleton, Wisconsin   
$129/night

(2-night minimum)

Enjoy the convenience of being just steps from restaurants, entertainment, and your conference sessions. The Hilton is across the street from the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and offers a complimentary airport shuttle to and from Appleton International Airport (just 15 minutes away).

Amenities to Guests

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
On-site restaurant
Indoor pool
Fitness center
Pet-friendly rooms

Additional Information

Self-parking: $10.00 per day
Valet Parking: Not available
EV Charging: Nearby, 2.10 miles

Airports

Appleton International Airport: 5 miles
Austin Straubel International Airport: 30 miles

Fox Cities Exhibition Center

355 W. Lawrence St.
Appleton, WI 54911

or call the hotel direct and use code HEALTH to get the special rate (800) 774-1500.

Nearby Restaurants

American Fare & Steak

Clubhouse Kitchen & Bar

Classic bar food with a golf simulator (inside the Hilton)   
Price Range: $12–$20
https://www.clubhousekitchenandbar.com/

Fox River Brewing Company

Casual brewpub offering burgers, comfort food, and house-brewed beer   
Price Range: $15–$25
https://www.foxriverbrewing.com/

The Red Ox Seafood and Steakhouse

Local favorite for steak and seafood 
Price Range: $30-$50
https://redoxseafoodandsteakhouse.com/

RYE Restaurant

Contemporary American cuisine in a stylish, upscale setting
Price Range: $25–$45
https://ryedining.com/

Spats

Casual eatery offering steaks, seafood, and classic American fare.
Price Range: $20-$30
https://spatsappleton.com/

Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse

Upscale dining with premium steaks, seafood, and NFL memorabilia (inside the Hilton)
Price Range: $30–$60+
https://www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com/

Asian Cuisine

MAD Elephant

Trendy Asian fusion with bold flavors
Price Range: $20-$30
https://madelephantappleton.com/

TJ Sushi & Steak House

Japanese hibachi, sushi, and Asian fusion with table-side grilling   
Price Range: $18–$35
https://ninjaappleton.com/

Interactive Dining

The Melting Pot

Fondue experience with multi-course meals including cheese, entrée, and chocolate   
Price Range: $35–$60
https://www.meltingpot.com/appleton-wi/

Italian Dining

Victoria’s Italian Cuisine

Generous portions of Italian favorites in a cozy setting
Price Range: $10-$20
https://www.victoriasitalian.com/

Riverfront & Scenic Dining

Fratello’s Riverfront Restaurant

Scenic Fox River views with American fare and craft cocktails   
Price Range: $18–$30
https://fratelloswaterfront.com/

Casual / Quick Bites

Harvest Kitchen & Pantry

Quick and convenient breakfast and lunch options (inside the Hilton)   
Price Range: $8–$15
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atwpvhh-hilton-appleton-paper-valley/dining/

Mill City Public House

Relaxed atmosphere with sandwiches, burgers, and bar favorites
Price Range: $20-$30
https://millcitypublichouse.com/