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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Top Six Swim Spots
1
SUNSET LAKE PARK
On a hot summer day, Sunset Lake Park is
the perfect spot for swimming in Portage
County. This 63-acre lake is incredibly clear
and clean, and the large beach is perfect for
picnics and building sandcastles.
2 LAKE EMILY PARK
Walk down the grassy rolling trail or flight of
stairs to access the rocky shoreline of this
popular 96-acre lake. The beautiful, clear
water is perfect for swimming as well as
fishing.
3 JORDAN PARK
This beach is a perfect spot for a day trip.
Picnic, explore the Nature Center, and hit the
trails in the county park which also offers
camping. Better yet – make a weekend of it,
and reserve one of the water sites.
4 IVERSON PARK
Don’t miss this gem, tucked in Stevens Point’s
oldest park. The beach, worth the walk from
the parking area, is perfect for families with
young children with shallow water perfect for
exploring.
Insider tip: The clear, cola colored water of
the Plover River gets its hue from tree roots
it runs over.
5 COPPS POOL
If you prefer swimming with lifeguards and
temperature controlled water, don’t skip the
Copps Pool. Here you can ride the 162-foot
slide, jump off the diving boards, or play in
the zero depth wading pool – perfect for
young children.
Insider Tip: Be sure to check the pool’s hours
ahead of time, as the swimming season is
short.
6 BUKOLT PARK
Swim in the Wisconsin River from Bukolt
Park. Tucked along the shore (and the Green
Circle Trail), you’ll find the WPA-era stone
bathhouse in front of stone steps and sand
leading down to the swimming area.
Insider Tip: Take a walk along one of the
fishing piers installed in the nearby lagoons.
Looking to bring
Fido along?
Check out the dog-friendly beach
at Mead Park on the Wisconsin River!
Find more swimming spots:
Collins County Park, Lake DuBay,
Wolf Lake, and Hartman Creek.
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