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.
FOOD & DRINKAl Fresco EatsPERFECT PATIOSWATERFRONT VIEWS@riaguizarIce CreamCrawlWhere to find this tastytreat, by the cone or cup,in the Stevens Point Area.Find a cozy spot on Father Fats back patio,sitting under the frame of a greenhouse.In season, vegetables grown there areharvested and used. Mix great craft beer andoutdoor seating with a stop at Guu’s On Main,with a fun patio tucked behind the building.Or, head straight to the source with a visitto Amherst to visit Central Waters. Grab apint (and food truck finds, in season) to enjoywith countryside views, where picnic tables,fire pits, lights, and beer barrels offer a cozyspot. For more, don’t skip the patio at AmberGrill, with an outdoor bar and lots of seating.You can’t beat the view from PJ’s patiocomplete with firepits and golf course views.More outdoor seating is available throughoutthe Stevens Point Area! Don’t miss O’soBrewing Co., Emy J’s, McZ’s Brew Pub,Wissota Chophouse, Mikey’s, Arbuckles,Hilltop, Buffalo Wild Wings, or Muse.Enjoy the Northwoods (minus the drive) atAnchor Bay Bar and Grill where their sandyoutdoor deck will give you great views of theWisconsin River. Further up the river, hopright off the boat to grab a bite at Bahamason the River, with a large dock and patioumbrellas. Then, keep heading north to findBullheads Bar and Grill. On Lake DuBay,you’ll find a perfect beach view at Tiki BeachBar and Grill! Kick back on the sandy beach,before grabbing a drink and a meal.Love Live Music!Check the calendar to find outwhen live music hits the patios,at STEVENSPOINTAREA.COM@natalielakelandSTEAKS | SEAFOOD | SPIRITSBest Steaks | Best Prime RibBest Seafood | Best Fine DiningFAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SUPPER CLUB FOR OVER 41 YEARS!513 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI | 715-341-3363 | MichelesSupperClub.comSOFT SERVEBelts’: This hometown favorite attractscollege students, visitors, and Stevens PointArea natives for a very sweet reason: thehuge portions and low prices! There is adefinite reason people camp out in the frigidWisconsin March weather for their favoritetreat.Carl D’s: This Stevens Point soft-serveestablishment opened its doors in 2015,offering everything from sundaes, floats,malts, cones, and flurries to Wisconsin chiliand popcorn.HARD SERVEEmy J’s: Enjoy the taste of Madison,Wisconsin’s Chocolate Shoppe Ice Creamright in the heart of Stevens Point!King Cone: The only locally made ice creamcan be found at King Cone. With more than100 flavors, you can choose from 40 thatrotate in the case.Feltz Dairy Store: Ice cream is only one ofthe delicious options you’ll find at this farmbasedstore. In addition to cheese, meat, andmilk, you’ll find 16 flavors of King Cone IceCream.60 Stevens Point Area Official Visitors Guide | 2023Stevens Point Area Official Visitors Guide | 202361
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FOOD & DRINK
Al Fresco Eats
PERFECT PATIOS
WATERFRONT VIEWS
@riaguizar
Ice Cream
Crawl
Where to find this tasty
treat, by the cone or cup,
in the Stevens Point Area.
Find a cozy spot on Father Fats back patio,
sitting under the frame of a greenhouse.
In season, vegetables grown there are
harvested and used. Mix great craft beer and
outdoor seating with a stop at Guu’s On Main,
with a fun patio tucked behind the building.
Or, head straight to the source with a visit
to Amherst to visit Central Waters. Grab a
pint (and food truck finds, in season) to enjoy
with countryside views, where picnic tables,
fire pits, lights, and beer barrels offer a cozy
spot. For more, don’t skip the patio at Amber
Grill, with an outdoor bar and lots of seating.
You can’t beat the view from PJ’s patio
complete with firepits and golf course views.
More outdoor seating is available throughout
the Stevens Point Area! Don’t miss O’so
Brewing Co., Emy J’s, McZ’s Brew Pub,
Wissota Chophouse, Mikey’s, Arbuckles,
Hilltop, Buffalo Wild Wings, or Muse.
Enjoy the Northwoods (minus the drive) at
Anchor Bay Bar and Grill where their sandy
outdoor deck will give you great views of the
Wisconsin River. Further up the river, hop
right off the boat to grab a bite at Bahamas
on the River, with a large dock and patio
umbrellas. Then, keep heading north to find
Bullheads Bar and Grill. On Lake DuBay,
you’ll find a perfect beach view at Tiki Beach
Bar and Grill! Kick back on the sandy beach,
before grabbing a drink and a meal.
Love Live Music!
Check the calendar to find out
when live music hits the patios,
at STEVENSPOINTAREA.COM
@natalielakeland
STEAKS | SEAFOOD | SPIRITS
Best Steaks | Best Prime Rib
Best Seafood | Best Fine Dining
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SUPPER CLUB FOR OVER 41 YEARS!
513 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI | 715-341-3363 | MichelesSupperClub.com
SOFT SERVE
Belts’: This hometown favorite attracts
college students, visitors, and Stevens Point
Area natives for a very sweet reason: the
huge portions and low prices! There is a
definite reason people camp out in the frigid
Wisconsin March weather for their favorite
treat.
Carl D’s: This Stevens Point soft-serve
establishment opened its doors in 2015,
offering everything from sundaes, floats,
malts, cones, and flurries to Wisconsin chili
and popcorn.
HARD SERVE
Emy J’s: Enjoy the taste of Madison,
Wisconsin’s Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
right in the heart of Stevens Point!
King Cone: The only locally made ice cream
can be found at King Cone. With more than
100 flavors, you can choose from 40 that
rotate in the case.
Feltz Dairy Store: Ice cream is only one of
the delicious options you’ll find at this farmbased
store. In addition to cheese, meat, and
milk, you’ll find 16 flavors of King Cone Ice
Cream.
60 Stevens Point Area Official Visitors Guide | 2023
Stevens Point Area Official Visitors Guide | 2023
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