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Stevens Point/Plover
Beth Israel Synagogue/Portage County
Historical Museum
1475 Water Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-344-4423
www.pchswi.org
This
museum commemorates the Jewish heritage of central
Wisconsin, which flourished in the early 20th century here.
A retired synagogue, this museum contains Jewish artifacts
and relics and has exhibits detailing contributions of this
culture to local history. Open from Memorial Day to Labor
Day on Sat. and Sun. 1-4pm 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
Waters Brewery
351
Allen St.
Amherst, WI 54406
715-824-2739
www.centralwaters.com
Central
Wisconsin’s premier craft brewery, brewing top quality ales
and lagers for Wisconsin. Come visit our taproom with 12
different beers, Fridays 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and
Saturdays 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum
1100 Main Street
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,
programs,
Create-It! Art Room, and more provide opportunities for
learning through play experiences for the whole family. Open
Tues. - Sun.; closed on Monday. $5 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://www.cwwaterwalkers.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.
Downtown Historic Murals
Downtown Stevens Point, WI
Mainstreet
manager: 715-343-5356
www.stevenspoint.biz
Stroll downtown
to view completed murals depicting the area's history. View
the "Riverman", "Market Day", and four "Windows to the Past"
and more. For more information about the murals
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 usually the
first weekend in October. 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.
Historic Fire House #2/Portage County Historical Museum
1949 Strongs Ave.,
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-344-4423.
www.pchswi.org
Displays fire fighting equipment and art gallery in the
oldest surviving municipal building in Stevens Point, built
in 1885. Call for hours.
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. or
www.portagecoiat.org
Koerten Fine
Framing & Gifts
2501
Church Street, Stevens Point
715-341-7773 or 1-800-873-0056
www.koertengallery.com
Broad
selection of prints, posters, ltd. editions, original fine
art including bronze, glass and other collectibles. Over
35-plus years custom framing experience specializing in
memorabilia shadowboxes featuring family heirlooms,
celebrations and military histories.
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.
Kozy Yak Brewery
197 N. Main Street, Rosholt, WI
715-677-3082
www.kozyyak.com
A Kozy little brewery in downtown Rosholt, located in a
converted 100+ year old home. The two barrel system produces
four standard beers year-round along with a Seasonal beer
introduced every other month and a specialty beer introduced
every two weeks, making frequent visits a necessity. Kozy
Yak is also known for its restaurant offerings featuring
homemade pizza and soft pretzels with an expanded menu
planned for the very near future. Fresar Winery is also
located on the premises and features a variety of wines by
the glass or bottle.
Tour/Tasting Information:
Tours are available anytime by request during normal hours
or can be arranged in advance most any day and time by
appointment.
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.
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
North Star Mohican
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
O'so Brewing
Company
1812 Post Rd, Plover
715-254-2163
www.osobrewing.com
O'so Brewing Company is Central
Wisconsin's newest and fastest growing microbrewery. Come
take a brewery
tour and see what the buzz is all about.
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!
Q Gallery
Artist's Cooperative
1108 Main Street,
Downtown Stevens Point
715-345-2888
www.qartists.com
Artist owned and operated
gallery featuring original fine art for sale: paintings,
drawing, photography, print making, jewelry, ceramics, wood
and fiber - tomorrow's heirlooms today.
Open Tuesday through Sunday
10am-6pm.
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
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.
Stevens Point Sculpture Park
800 North Second Street, Stevens Point
www.stevenspointsculpturepark.org
Features artwork from local, regional
and national artists on 20-acres.
Leisurely stroll past towering pines,
along a stream and through wetlands
to
discover the unique connection between
nature and art. hosting seasonal events
and education programs throughout the
year.
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
offered: Mon.-Sat. Call for schedule. Gift shop open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
and Sat. 10am-5pm year round. Reservations suggested.
Tomorrow
River Gallery
& Gifts
182 S. Main Street
Amherst, WI 54406
715-321-2142 www.tomorrowrivergallery.com
Visit
Tomorrow River Gallery & Gifts located in a historic
storefront in Amherst. See the works of many Hidden Studios
artists that live and create along the Ice Age Trail.
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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