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Stevens Point/Plover
Art Village
1205 Second Street North
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-345-9500
www.artvillageusa.com
Contemporary art studio and gallery featuring paint your own
pottery, pottery wheels, drawing and painting studio and art
classes. No appointment needed.
Beth Israel Synagogue/Portage County
Historical Museum
1475 Water Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-344-4423
www.pchswi.org
Features a two-year exhibit based on children’s toys. Also
houses a permanent display of Jewish artifacts. Open from
Memorial Day to Labor Day on Sat. and Sun. 1-5pm or by
appointment.
Carlsten Art Gallery
UWSP Fine Arts Center
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-4797
www.uwsp.edu
Features exhibitions of contemporary artwork by students,
faculty and guest artists. Gallery lectures and tours held
periodically. Open only when school is in session, Mon.-Fri.
10am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. 1-4pm, Thur. 7-9pm.
Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum
CenterPoint MarketPlace
(JCPenney wing)
1201 Third Court
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-344-2003
www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
A discovery place for children 6 months – 10 years and their
families.
Hands-on exhibits, programming, an art room and
more provide opportunities for learning through play
experiences for the whole family. Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm, and
second Thurs. of each month 5-8pm. $3 admission, children
under 12 months free.
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
10186 County Road MM
Amherst Junction, WI
715-824-2428
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cwes
A 300 acre environmental learning center and field station
of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point College of
Natural Resources. It is located 17 miles east of Stevens
Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Come and learn under the
towering trees.
Central Wisconsin Water Ski Show Team, Inc.(the Water
Walkers)
Lake DuBay
Stevens Point, WI
715-693-5496
http://water-walkers.waterski.org
Family oriented themed water ski shows performed every other
Saturday evening at 6:30P.M. at South Bay Beach Park on Lake
DuBay. From Stevens Point take I-39 North to Hwy DB Exit,
left on DB, then left on Park Road.
Farmer’s Market
Downtown, Public Square
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-343-5356
Dedicated in 1853, the Farmer’s Market has been held daily,
from spring-fall, for over 150 years
George W. Mead Wildlife Area
Located in Northwest Portage
County
715-457-6771
This wildlife area is the 3rd largest in the state and
features 30,000 acres of recreational opportunities for
outdoor enthusiasts. Hunters can hunt bear, deer, ducks,
geese and small game. Bikers & hikers can enjoy a 6.5 mile
trail May 15-September 1. Bird watching is always
spectacular, 268 species of birds have been recorded here.
Directions from Stevens Point take Hwy. 10 West, 1/2 mile
west of the Village of Milladore; turn north on Hwy. S-6.2
miles to Mead (look for signs).
Heritage Park
Portage County Historical Society
Corner of Washington and Willow
Drive
Plover, WI 54467
715-344-4423
www.pchswi.org
A historical village of buildings from the early days of
Portage County. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Sat.
and Sun. 1-5pm or by appointment.
Hidden
Studios Tour
Discover and purchase fine art at the Hidden Studios nestles
in the rolling countryside of Central Wisconsin. These
working artist studios will be open for visitors on October3-5, 2008. Meet the artists in their
working environment and see how their work is created.
Go to
www.hiddenstudiosarttour.com
or call 715-824-2809 or 715-445-4979 for more information or
brochures.
Ice Age Trail
A
continuous 1000 mile footpath through diverse landscapes
that provides outdoor recreation experiences, preserves
geological features, serves as an educational resource,
provides habitat for the movement of wildlife, provides
health and vigor for users, and links history and cultures
within Wisconsin. Portions of this trail travel through
Portage County.
For more information contact 715-346-1433.
www.iceagetrail.org
Korean War Memorial of Wisconsin
Worzella Pines Park
Plover, WI 54467
920-469-0369 or 920-437-9252
www.koreanmemorial.org
Memorial statuary composed of five figures including a
nurse, army and marine infantrymen, air force pilot and
sailor, standing in memory of all veterans who served the
state.
Locomotive No. 2713
Southside Memorial Park, Bus. 51
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-344-0619
Restored locomotive No. 2713 built in 1911 has been on
display since 1955 to commemorate the role of the steam
engine in the development of the community
Main Street Historic
District & Landmarks
Downtown, Stevens Point
Member of the National Register of Historic Places, over 60
buildings of different architectural styles, within walking
distance. Additional historic buildings throughout the city
and landmarks/prominent places. For more information on the
downtown or for a self-guided walking tour of historic
downtown, call 715-343-5356.
Mohican North Star
Casino & Bingo
W12180 Cty. Hwy A, Bowler
Come Where the Winning’s Easy! Over 1,000 slots, Bingo,
Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Let it Ride, 3-card Poker.
National headlining entertainment. Year-round 57-site RV
Park and convenience store. Championship golf course nearby.
1-800-775-CASINO or
www.mohicannorthstar.com
Museum of Natural History
UWSP Campus, Stevens Point
Interact with the natural world. Explore the origins of
Earth, discover dinosaurs, and witness natural habitats and
rare collections of species. Mon. 9am-7pm, Tue.-Fri.
9am-4pm, Sat. 10am-3pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Semester break hours can
be found on Web site.
715-346-2858
www.uwsp.edu/museum
Planetarium Programs
UWSP Science Building
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-2208
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs
Programs designed for all ages. Mid-Sept.-mid-May: Sun.
program 2pm; Night Sky program Mon. 8pm.
Polish Heritage Trail
715-344-2556
This self
guided auto or bicycle tour is located on quiet, rural roads
winding through glacier terrain, wooded country-side, lakes
and farmland. Portage County is the first Polish rural
settlement in the state and second in the United States.
Call today for a map!
ReNew the Earth Institute
7558 Deer Rd.
Custer, WI
715-592-6595
www.the-mrea.org
A demonstration site for solar, wind, and alternative
construction technologies. Book room, library, fact sheets
and tours. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
Riverfront Arts Center
1200 Crosby Avenue, Stevens Point
On the riverfront at the east end of the Clark Street
bridge, Hwy. 10 East. Ever changing exhibits by area and
regional artists. Free admission. Tue.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat.
and Sun. 11am-3pm.
715-343-6251
Riverman Mural
Located on the corner of Water and
Clark streets
Downtown Stevens Point, WI
715-343-5356
www.stevenspoint.biz
The Riverman Mural is a reminder of Stevens Point’s strong
logging heritage. Completed in September 2004, "Riverman" is
the first of a number of murals to be painted on buildings
located in Downtown Stevens Point
Schmeeckle Reserve
2419 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-4992
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle
Natural area preserving the wild features found within while
providing trails for jogging, walking and biking. The
visitor center houses the Browse Shop, where one can find a
wide selection of nature inspired gifts, which is open 8am
to 5pm seven days a week.
The Smith Scarabocchio Art Museum
800 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-345-7726
Exhibits decorative non-objective art created by Dr. David
L. Smith. Framed art, greeting cards, t-shirts, place mats,
art on magnetic sheets and coloring books for sale.
Stevens Point Brewery
2617 Water Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
800-369-4911
www.pointbeer.com
Tour one of the oldest breweries in the country. Tours
June-Aug.: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm hourly. Sept.-May: Mon.-Fri.
11am, Sat. 11am and 1:30pm. Gift shop open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
and Sat. 10am-3:30pm year round. Reservations suggested.
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP)
2100 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-2427
www.uwsp.edu
Activities to visitors include theatrical/musical
performances, athletic events, special events and speakers,
Museum of Natural History, Edna Carlsten Art Gallery, Aviary
and Forestry Hall of Fame, Planetarium, Schmeeckle Reserve
and mosaic mural.
Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
2419 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-4992
www.wchf.org
Explore Wisconsin’s environmental history and people who
made the state a leader in conservation and environmental
movement. Exhibits for all ages. Free. Located in the
Schmeeckle Reserve visitor center; open 8am-5pm seven days a
week.
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