About 75,000 people.

Appleton is a lively city along the Fox River in northeast Wisconsin. It was the hometown of the famous magician Harry Houdini and has a fun downtown full of shops and events.
You can learn magic tricks at the History Museum's Houdini exhibit, explore hands-on science at the Building for Kids, and walk the trails along the Fox River.
Appleton celebrates Harry Houdini, the world-famous escape artist who grew up here, with a special museum exhibit full of his tricks.
The Fox River flows right through town, with parks and walking trails where families bike, watch birds, and enjoy the water.