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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LODGING
Where to Stay
Near the Green
Circle Trail
We have you covered with our guide to can’t miss fun – on and off
the trail – and places to stay for a Green Circle Trail adventure.
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NORTHERN SEGMENT
Home to the official Green Circle Trail trailhead,
the Northern Segment is a great spot to
start exploring the trail, with access to the
Schmeeckle Reserve and the Stevens Point
Sculpture Park. From meadows and board walks
to disc golf and public art, this Instagram-worthy
section features the longest boardwalk on the
Moses Creek Trail segment.
Northern Trail Segments:
University Trail [2.5 mi]
Brickyard Trail [1.2 mi]
Moses Creek Trail [2.5 mi]
WESTERN SEGMENT
With plenty of stunning views of the Wisconsin
River, the Western Segment features waterfront
access on the Green Circle Trail. Home to the
first official Green Circle Trail segment, the
Riverfront Trail, it is a perfect starting point for
adding on adventures – from larger-than-life
murals, one-of-a-kind shops and local flavor
from restaurants to a winery.
Western Trail Segments:
Riverfront Trail [1.2 mi]
River Pines Trail [3.7 mi]
West Side Loop [2.4 mi]
Stagecoach Trail [2.2 mi]
EASTERN SEGMENT
The Eastern Segment features miles of trails
uninterrupted by traffic. If you’re looking for the
best trails for biking or cross-country skiing,
look no further than the Plover River Trail. Want
more fun? Visit Iverson Park Trail for a beach in
the summer, and an ice rink and toboggan runs
in the winter.
Eastern Trail Segments:
Iverson Park Trail [2.7 mi]
McDill Trail [1.4 mi]
Plover River Trail [3.8 mi]
SOUTHERN SEGMENT
On the Southern Segment you’ll find a combined
3.6 miles of hard-packed granite trails great for
biking or hiking along the Whiting Crossing Trail
and the Paper Mill Trail. This segment connects
with additional miles of trails from the Schrader
Connection and the Hoover Spur which provides
access to the Tomorrow River State Trail.
Southern Trail Segments:
Whiting Crossing Trail [2.1 mi]
Paper Mill Trail [1.5 mi]
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