Stevens Point Area Visitors Guide 2023
Here you’ll find Wisconsin’s oldest farmers market still held in the same spot and the Point Brewery - a staple here since 1857 - along with the other breweries, wineries, and distilleries that make up the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective for a tour and a taste! Check out the nation’s longest-running renewable Energy Fair, test your knowledge with the world’s largest Trivia contest, or visit the home of the first refrigerated salad bar (in a classic Wisconsin supper club, of course!). Order up at Ruby, named the best coffee in Wisconsin by Food & Wine, then explore more local makers from Tapped to Siren Shrubs. Head outdoors in the Stevens Point Area and venture out on the popular 27-mile Green Circle Trail complete with a view. Bike one of Wisconsin’s best mountain biking trails at Standing Rocks – a mix of old-school and flow trails. Golf SentryWorld one of the best public courses in the nation and host of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Paddle the backwaters of the Wisconsin River or fly-fish the Tomorrow River. Explore the local art and Insta-worthy spots – with vibrant murals to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park. Keep exploring the best of the region, complete with recommendations and travel tips within this guide. Whether you are making a first-time trip or are a frequent visitor – welcome! From all of us at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - we hope your visit is a great one.
Here you’ll find Wisconsin’s oldest farmers market still held in the same spot and the Point Brewery - a staple here since 1857 - along with the other breweries, wineries, and distilleries that make up the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective for a tour and a taste! Check out the nation’s longest-running renewable Energy Fair, test your knowledge with the world’s largest Trivia contest, or visit the home of the first refrigerated salad bar (in a classic Wisconsin supper club, of course!). Order up at Ruby, named the best coffee in Wisconsin by Food & Wine, then explore more local makers from Tapped to Siren Shrubs.
Head outdoors in the Stevens Point Area and venture out on the popular 27-mile Green Circle Trail complete with a view. Bike one of Wisconsin’s best mountain biking trails at Standing Rocks – a mix of old-school and flow trails. Golf SentryWorld one of the best public courses in the nation and host of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Paddle the backwaters of the Wisconsin River or fly-fish the Tomorrow River. Explore the local art and Insta-worthy spots – with vibrant murals to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park.
Keep exploring the best of the region, complete with recommendations and travel tips within this guide. Whether you are making a first-time trip or are a frequent visitor – welcome! From all of us at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - we hope your visit is a great one.
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Kids Guide to the
Green Circle Trail
FOR THE YOUNGER CROWD: Explore a blend
of the Green Circle Trail’s Brickyard Trail
segment and the Stevens Point Sculpture
Park. The trails combine to make a perfect
loop – no road crossing necessary. Plan to
explore the sculptures and art along the trail
and don’t be afraid to touch and interact
with the pieces. Spin DeeDee Morrison’s
‘Landscape with Perspective’ and amplify
your voice in the ‘Acoustic Woodland
Locator’. Learn more about the Brickyard
Trail’s history at the trail kiosk, where the
Zenoff Park parking lot and the trail meet.
(Tip: In the winter, this is a perfect route for
snowshoeing. In the summer, don’t forget
bug spray!)
• TRAIL DETAILS: Brickyard Trail
• SURFACE: Crushed granite and
sidewalks
• MILEAGE: 1.0 (for the loop including
the Sculpture Park main trail and
Brickyard Trail)
FOR THE OLDER CROWD (10+): Head out for
a scenic route along the Plover River Trail
segment of the Green Circle Trail. This is
one of the longest segments of the trail. In
the winter (when conditions exist) the trail is
groomed for both diagonal and skate cross
country skiing. In the spring, summer, and
fall, the route is perfect for exploring the
outdoors as it meanders along the peaceful
Plover River. The river is a popular kayaking
and canoing route. Watch for animal tracks
and birds along the route, throughout the
year. (Tip: Geocache for a fun scavenger
hunt! Many are hidden along the route.)
• TRAIL DETAILS: Plover River Trail
• SURFACE: Crushed granite
• MILEAGE: 3.6 (7.2 for the entire trail)
Feeling
Adventurous?
Spend the whole day exploring the Green
Circle Trail. While there are lots of places to
start, we recommend new users start their
adventure at the Schmeeckle Reserve
Visitor Center. Schmeeckle serves as
the trailhead and offers information, free
parking and even Green Circle swag. Make
a trail plan, using a Green Circle Trail map.
Whether you ride the whole trail in a day or
opt to explore specific segments there are
ample places for breaks along the way to fill
up your water, refuel, and play.
Find Your Own Path!
Visit GREENCIRCLETRAIL.ORG
for more information and maps.
20 Stevens Point Area Official Visitors Guide | 2023
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