THINGS TO DO Welcome to Welcome to the the Stevens Point Area! Here you’ll 昀椀nd Wisconsin’s oldest Stevens Point Area 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 昀椀rst 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 昀氀ow trails. Golf SentryWorld, known as one of the best public courses in the nation. Paddle the backwaters of the Wisconsin River or 昀氀y-昀椀sh the Tomorrow River. Explore the local art and Insta-worthy spots – from 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 昀椀rst-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. ON THE COVER Great Northern Distilling STEVENS POINT AREA CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU PHOTOGRAPHY BY Claire Elizabeth Creative Studio, 1105 Main St. Ste A, Stevens Point, WI 54481 | 715-344-2556 John Hartman - Contemporary Photography, Phil Koehler Locally sourced 昀氀avor and Photography, Sentry Insurance, Bob Mosier, UW-Stevens expertly made cocktails EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sara Brish Point, Thousand Lumens, Heidi Oberstadt Media, are on the menu at central DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Megan Vruwink Northbound Photography, Jeffery Keeble, Portage County Wisconsin’s 昀椀rst distillery. DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Taylor Greenheck SALES & EVENT EXPERIENCES MANAGER Jacob Adamski Historical Society, Point Brewery, Lakeview Berry Farm, Do yourself a favor and VISITOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER Tessa Nieberle Daniel Acker Photography, Travel Wisconsin, and the step through their doors generosity of many others, including those via Instagram to enjoy the comfortable EDITOR Melissa Sabel and retro vibe paired with DESIGNER Craig Bieri and Melissa Sabel (whose usernames appear throughout the guide). delicious offerings (including ILLUSTRATOR Crystal Barker All information current as of January 1, 2024. For information mocktails and shareables). COPY EDITORS Vanessa Anderson, Timothy Bauer, Madison Photo by John Hartman — about this guide, including advertising rates, call 715-344-2556. Executive Director Deiter, Calvin Filer, Katie Gilles, Baily Kruzan, Emma Contemporary Photography. Meronek, Tessa Nieberle, and Trenton Wieloch STEVENSPOINTAREA.COM @travelwisconsin Stevens Point Area CVB 4 Stevens Point Area O昀케cial Visitors Guide | 2024 Stevens Point Area O昀케cial Visitors Guide | 2024 5
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