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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THINGS TO DO
Meet the Artists
Get to know the faces
behind some of these
super-sized masterpieces.
Jessie Fritsch
Trailblazer Mural
@jessie.fritsch.encaustics
This UWSP alum has creativity in her
genes, surrounded by her artistic family
who supported her ambition. Her work
on the Trailblazer mural diverges from
her usual style – painting with beeswax.
HER FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE
MURAL? Connecting with community
to bring it to life.
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Dondi Bueno
Zest Mural
@dondibueno
This long-time artist, who loves to travel
and eat, moved from Los Angeles 5 years
ago. He’s been painting for more than 30
years and he loves to make it up as he
goes, learning along the way. FIND HIM AT
Zest sipping an iced Vietnamese coffee.
@bissenadventures15
Chris Sweet
Song for Seven Sisters
@csweetnativeart
This Wisconsin-based artist officially
started his artist career in 2016, but
has been creating art since childhood.
An introvert by nature he enjoys the
creative process and honoring his
Native American culture. HIS FAVORITE
SCULPTURE IN THE AREA? The Native
American ricing canoe in Cultural
Commons, inspired by his late friend,
Mike Hoffman.
@worzallabooks
1 HOME
Artist: Xee Reiter
3511 Church St., Stevens Point
2 TRAILBLAZER MURAL
Artist: Jessie Fritsch,
832 Main St., Stevens Point
3 ADELANTE MURAL
Artist: IT-RA Icons
123 Main St., Almond
4 ZEST MURAL
Artist: Dondi Bueno,
624 Isadore St., Stevens Point
5 SONG FOR THE SEVEN SISTERS
Artist: Chris Sweet
9552 Hwy 54, Amherst
6 WORZALLA MURAL
Artist: Stephon Kiba Freeman
3536 Dixon St., Stevens Point
Stephon Kiba Freeman
Worzallla Mural
@kibafreemanart
This Chicago transplant was naturally
drawn to making things but didn’t start
painting until after college and never
uses a paintbrush. The Worzalla Mural
is his largest work yet at 94’ wide! HIS
FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE MURAL?
Cementing his daughter at a point in
time. (She’s the silhouette in the middle!)
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