At some point, every one of us has wished it could be Christmas year-round. And while that may not be possible, there is a place in the state where it feels like Christmas all year long. Even better, it’s a bar. That’s right; you can enjoy both traditional and signature drinks in a festive setting 365 days a year. Take a look:
Though it’s only been at its current location since 1997, Cleo’s has been around much longer – it was established in 1970.
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The eatery’s motto is, “Where it’s always a holiday,” and after you take one step inside you’ll quickly realize that Cleo’s takes its motto very seriously.
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Practically every last inch of the bar is adorned with festive decorations and twinkling lights. But it’s not the amount of the décor that makes Cleo’s special. It’s the fact that it stays up 365 days a year.
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The holly jolly vibe started with the bar’s original owner, who loved Christmas so much that she kept her house decorated in holiday décor all year.
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Decked in Yuletide décor year-round, Cleo’s has garnered quite the reputation and has had visitors from all around the globe.
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Though it’s part of what brings people to Cleo’s, the holiday décor isn’t all there is to love about the Appleton tavern.
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There’s also the drinks, which include a variety of seasonal and specialty cocktails, including the bar’s most popular drink, the Dirty Snowball.
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Should you visit Cleo’s, keep in mind that December is the busiest month, so expect a crowd.
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Cleo’s is open six days a week. Visit Monday – Tuesday 2 p.m. – 1 a.m., Wednesday – Thursday 2 p.m. – 2 a.m., and Friday – Saturday 2 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. For more information, call (920) 739-2288. You can also visit the Cleo’s Facebook page.
This isn’t the only place you can celebrate Christmas year-round. Read about another here.
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Address: 203 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911, USA