Stevens Point, Wisconsin Travel Guide
Welcome to Stevens Point, Wisconsin! Stevens Point is located in central Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River and has around 25,000 residents. The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is in the town and has around 8,000 students. Stevens Point has plenty of opportunities to paddle, hike, and bike around the water and forests. Visitors can expect to find great places to eat, plenty of shops, and a sense of community in this college town. Stevens Point is near several cities including Green Bay, WI (1hr 30min, 100 miles), Minneapolis, MN (3hr 10min, 215 miles), and Milwaukee, WI (2hr 20 min, 155 miles). Come and enjoy yourself in Stevens Point!
Stevens Point is home to The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Interested in touring the school? Click here for more information about prospective student tours. Go Pointers!
Stevens Point is a favorite spot for outdoor recreation. There is plenty of kayaking on the Plover and Wisconsin Rivers. Head to Iverson Park for hiking (or sledding in the winter) and swimming at the beach and see Schmeeckle Reserve to hike among the wildlife. Both parks also offer great kayaking. Take a stroll or a long bike ride on the scenic Green Circle Trail. Play a round of golf at the prestigious SentryWorld Golf Course or hit the slopes at Granite Peak Ski Area. Be sure to take a hike through Stevens Point Sculpture Park, a local favorite walk through the woods with art pieces. Have the kids? Keep them entertained at the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum.
Like to shop? Stevens Point has you covered. Head to Bound to Happen Books or Sojourn Booksellers to pick up your next favorite book. Then stop by Process, which specializes in low-waste products, and get a new outfit from Bria Bella & Co. Buy some gifts at Agora Makers Market and Gepetto’s Workshop and bring something new home from Real Deals on Home Decor or Call it New/Call it Antique. Lastly, head to the Stevens Point Farmers Market, a local favorite spot.
Stevens Point is home to several breweries of beer, wine, and spirits. For beer, head to District 1 Brewery or Stevens Point Brewery. Try Sunset Point Winery for wine and Great Northern Distilling for crafted cocktails.
Need a spot to eat? Head over to Zest for coffee and The Main Grain Bakery for bread or a pastry to start your day. Stop by Ruby Coffee for buckwheat crepes or The Wooden Chair for an omelet for breakfast. For lunch, grab pizza or an Italian beef sandwich from Bill’s Pizza Shop, Arbuckles Eatery & Pub for cheese fries, or The Big Garlic for a burger and truffle fries. Stevens Point sure does love a fish fry. Get your fish fix at Guu’s on Main or Hilltop Pub and Grill. For dinner, get small plates at Father Fat’s Public House, sushi from Matsu Ya Sushi Bar & Grill, or classic American food from Point After Pub & Grill. Finish the night on a sweet note with ice cream! Try Belts’ Soft Serve (cash only), King Cone for lots of flavors, or Carl D’s for lactose-free soft serve.
Want to spend more time in Stevens Point? Book a hotel room at Cobblestone Hotel and Suites, Days Inn, Country Inn and Suites, or Fairfield Inn. Want a whole place for yourself? Consider booking a Vrbo. Here are some of our favorites: Downtown Apartment for 2, Lakefront Home for 10, and A-Frame Cabin for 9.
Not sure when to visit? Consider coming during the World's Largest Trivia Contest, paddle your way through an epic fantasy quest during Paddlequest, or experience the quiet forest by torchlight during a Candlelight Hike. Whatever you’re into, Stevens Point, Wisconsin has something worth seeing. We hope this travel guide gives you a glimpse into life in Stevens Point that can inspire a future visit.
Happy Travels!
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