Stevens Point
In the Center of Everything

Stevens Point, located along the Wisconsin River in the heart of Wisconsin, is filled with beautiful scenery, lots of activities, and many hidden charms. It boasts a quaint downtown historic district with numerous shops and boutiques and  features superior dining and lodging you'd expect to find only in a larger city. And the area is filled with beautiful pine trees and rivers and marshes, providing lots of recreational opportunities. Whether you're a resident, traveler or in business, Stevens Point offers something for everyone.

Recreational Activities

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or something more serene, Stevens Point has something for everyone.  Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, walking, biking and cross country skiing the beautiful 24-mile Green Circle Trail that features spectacular scenery along the Wisconsin and Plover Rivers. Over 36 miles of  trails in county and state parks provide great nature watching, biking, ATVing, and cross country skiing as well as hiking and jogging. At Standing Rocks County Park you can downhill ski. The Schmeeckle Reserve is a popular place to walk, enjoy nature and observe wildlife. For the fishing enthusiasts, the Wisconsin River is becoming one of the best muskie waters in the state. Other fish, including walleye, northern bass, crappie and panfish are plentiful. Golfers can enjoy some of the best golfing in the state at three area golf courses, including one that is ranked the second best public course in the state.

The arts are well represented in Stevens Point. City sponsored concerts in the park as well as jazz festivals bring music for everyone to enjoy. There's the Riverfront Arts Center and various art shows and galleries to view all kinds of art. Over 60 downtown Stevens Point buildings comprise the Mainstreet Historic District,  many of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A map with a walking tour is available. The planetarium, various museums, including the Children's Museum, local theater, symphony and daily summer Farmer's Market offer a wide range of activities to enjoy in the area.

Special Area Attractions

• Downtown Historic Stevens Point
• Riverfront Arts Center
• Carlsten Art Gallery
• Central Wisconsin Children's Museum
• Farmer's Market
• Heritage Park 
• Locomotive No. 2713
• Planetarium Programs -UW-Stevens Point
• Museum of Natural History
• Stevens Point Brewery
• Rainbow Falls
• Schmeeckle Reserve
• Green Circle Trail
• Standing Rocks

There's something 
for everyone to enjoy in...

Stevens Point

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Business & Industry

A diverse industrial base anchored by manufacturing, transportation, insurance and construction has given Stevens Point a strong stable economy. Employers such as Sentry Insurance, UW-Stevens Point, NewPage Corporation, Sunrise Medical, Associated Bank, and Kimberly Clark are headquartered in Stevens Point. These industries, together with a thriving retail business climate and dairy, beef, forest products and cranberry production, give the Stevens Point area one of the strongest, and the most diversified, economies in the state.

Shopping, Dining & Lodging

Both serious shoppers and browsers will find downtown historic Stevens Point a wonderful experience. The downtown is lined with quaint brick covered buildings featuring many charming shops, antique stores, specialty boutiques and gift shops. After a busy day of shopping, golfing, hiking or enjoying countless other area activities, you'll find outstanding cuisine in Stevens Point. From dining on the water to eating in an historic Victorian Inn or in old world European atmosphere or the contemporary Sentry World facility, you'll find outstanding meals to satisfy everyone's palate. And lodging choices are just as varied. The adventurous can camp under the stars or at luxurious campgrounds with many amenities. Award -winning hotels, resorts, Victorian inns, bed and breakfast inns and family-oriented accommodations are available to suit every traveler's needs and more.