Excellent Experience with superb service!!! We had an AMAZING time and will definitely be back!!!!!read more

My sister booked a the painting breaking package and we had a blast!!! Felt so good after and I got…read moreto bring my painting home. I've been to other places similar and Breaking point is well worth it

This was the first time my wife and I visited and skied at Ariens Nordic Center (we usually ski…read moreLapham Peak, Greenbush or Iola). We had a great time. This is kind of a long review, but I'm really reviewing three different things at the ANC (the xc ski trails, the biathlon range, and the reception/rental/shop). First the snow conditions and grooming report for yesterday. They make snow at ANC, so there was still a deep manmade base of snow there, despite the recent warm weather. The trails were in good shape yesteday, and very well groomed for skate skiing and classic skiing. As to the layout of the xc ski trails, they are well designed. The course is longer than I expected it to be. The trails are well-labeled and signed, so it is easy to stay oriented when you are out skiing. Lots of hills on the trails, but nothing too long, and nothing too steep (no hills the length and steepness of hills at LP or GB). You can though get a real work-out if you are a serious skier. Overall, the trails at ANC are very different in feel compared to LB, GB or Iola. Not as natural feeling as those places (a lot fewer trees), and ANC has a more "designed feel" to it. It's more like you are driving around Road America, or playing a round on a well-designed golf course. Much of the course is not sheltered from the wind, so take that into account if it is a windy/cold day, and you are deciding on your kit. As to the ANC's biathlon range, it is clearly Olympic or world-class quality. I've been around rifles and xc skis all my life, but yesterday was the first time I ever had the chance to shoot a biathlon rifle. It's not particularly complicated to learn (especially if you have experience shooting). Due to the number of folks who wanted to try the range, I only shot one set of five targets. Shooting from a prone position, and with range manager Sean Becker's clear instructions, I was able to hit five targets in a row (Booyah!) An extremely satisfying feeling to watch the black circles turn white, just like in the Olympics on TV. The 22-caliber biathlon rifles they supply have practically no kick to them when you pull the trigger (that's a good thing for new shooters). This would be a great place to introduce kids to the sport, and I think they would find it cooler than playing a video game. Kids as young as 10 (with adult supervision) can use the range. As to other facilities at ANC, at the trailhead there is a spacious, stylish reception center, and it's stocked with lots of new, good-quality rental equipment. The reception center has several tables to spread out on, if you bring your own lunch, and nice restrooms (with ample space to change clothes). They have a small "ski shop" in the reception center that sells high-quality ski clothing and ski waxes. Yesterday the ski shop offered a St. Patrick's Day special, with everyone who skied the trails getting a free coupon for a green beer or other beverage post ski. So we skied, then walked across the parking lot to the new big Ariens Hospitality Center ("AHC"). There we got a free beer and juice, and they also had some nice lunch offerings (Chili $6 with all the fixings, corn beef & cabbage $11, etc.). There was a full bar with a friendly young bartender (enthusiastic, even if he was inexperienced and brand new on the job). The chili we ordered was meaty and top notch. The AHC looks out over a small lake (Round Lake), and has a grand fireplace. The center's great hall is large enough to host a large wedding, or corporate event. When we were there, there was a good fire roaring in the fireplace, and the couches around the fireplace were a good spot to enjoy the beer and the chili, and to strike up a conversation with other skiers. Felt sort of like a nice downhill ski lodge apres ski, but not as crowded. Overall, the ANC is different than any other xc ski facility/place we have visited in Wisconsin. If you are familiar with how Kohler does hospitality, or creates recreational facilities, Ariens is taking something of a similar approach with the ANC. That is, Ariens is offering a "high-end xc ski experience"; but the nice thing is they are doing that (at least this first season) at a lower cost than if you were going to Kohler, or certainly at a lower cost than if you were going to a downhill ski resort area (in Wisconsin or anyplace else). It will be interesting to see if they expand in the future (like adding a hotel, or mountain bike trails). Either way, they are off to a strong start in their first season with what they've built so far. If you have not tried ANC, we highly recommend it.

Lesson learned; October is a time when the waterfall is not flowing so we could see the stones and…read morerocks which are fascinating, but no flowing water to enjoy. We started on the trail but quickly lost it and so we headed back after a short hike. But the view of the falls and woods is beautiful so we enjoyed ourselves anyway. I guess we just got our timing wrong. As we got back to the car we found ourselves parked among many trucks with bow hunters. They were friendly and heading deeper into the property but we felt it was time to leave since we did not have any blaze orange on and our dogs were with us. I imagine spring is a better time to visit and I will check further before we visit again. There is no parking or entry fee, but there is a box for donations as you feel are appropriate.

We have friends whose hobby is to visit waterfalls in Wisconsin. Found this idea worthy of copying…read more Our first outing was to Fonferek's Glen. We got to a crowded parking lot, and parked in one of the few empty spots. The walk to to waterfall overlook is easy if not a bit muddy. This is a pretty waterfall about twenty feet high. There are trails that take you around and down to the bottom of the falls. Nice spot to visit and take pictures. There are no restrooms or picnic areas, just the falls. I have to add social commentary here. We met about thirty people walking to and from the falls. The twenty something's walked by with their eyes firmly on the ground. The forty something's looked up and said hello back. The sixty somethings made eye contact, smiled and said a pleasant hello. Generational differences were apparent. Bottom line, this is a very pretty spot for a quick visit. Be respectful of the private property.

Maybe a little awkward because we were the only ones there, but overall it was fun I'd say. Never…read morebeen axe throwing before and I found out my aim was pretty good fr, got a free soda too for hitting the little drunk circle. Tech could get updated eventually, but still fun :) a little pricy though

Great place to hang out and throw some axes! Great variety of beers, games, and space to hang…read moreout. Staff was very helpful and friendly for a first timer.

Small ice rink located by the Brown County Fairgrounds. Went here to watch a friend's 8-year old…read moreplay some hockey....which is always entertaining. This rink is nice for kids and amateur leagues as there is seating on one side of the rink, but still enough for the types of crowds they draw.

We came here and try snowshoeing/hike, it was fun and saw a deer, thank you heather!! We learned…read moreabout animals!! Recommend this place if you are in the area!!

A great place to visit on a Friday afternoon…read more Not far from downtown Neenah and Appleton are the Heckrodt Wetlands. You get walk through this boggy terrain via numerous elevated wooden paths. The signs were informative and helped you better understand the nature surrounding you. It also has a pretty pond on which you can find many different types of birds.

Plenty of parking and assortment of trails for all ages. Paths are very well kept. Beautiful…read moreenvironment with plenty of lake views from the higher elevation trails. Love my Wisconsin state parks.

This is one of my favorite state parks. I came here as a kid with my family to picnic and swim at…read morethe beach. It still has a nice beach with tables and grills and even a Pavillion. We hike the many trails that run through the park, one of which has a good view of the limestone escarpment that High Cliff is named for. The observation tower offers a panoramic view of Lake Winnebago. We come here enough that it is worth getting a season park pass.

Beautiful barn. The…read moresheets seemed well maintained. My son said the skating was nice. I thought the facility was great overall for the tournament we attended. It was easily accessible, with a lot of parking and a lot of space inside the building. A couple small complaints... the drop off in the back is nice for the kids, but the road is narrow back there and it bottlenecks. Also, the food was way overpriced and really small portions. You're better off driving down the road and picking something up. We don't live in the area, so likely won't be back until the next tourney. But if you do live here and are looking for a good place to skate, this spot is top notch.

Beautiful new facility with an ice rink, gymnasium, and flexible space (that includes a second ice…read morerink during the winter). There is a concession stand with a large cafe area. The cafe overlooks the 2 ice rink areas. There is also a parents lounge that serves local beers; however, it has not been open on my 3 visits. There is a lot of space between the sports areas for families and guests to wait for their athletes. This is great to ensure the facility is not crowded when hosting multiple events.