About Stevens Point
Lodging
Dining/Nightlife
Coffee Houses/Cafes
Local Bookstores/Libraries
Art Galleries/Museums
Unique Shops
Things to Do
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ABOUT STEVENS POINT
Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Welcome to Stevens Point
Area Events
Map of Stevens Point
LODGING
Country Springs Hotel - Stevens Point (WAAL Conference Hotel)
Formerly the Holiday Inn
1501 North Point Drive
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-998-2311 or 715-341-1340
- The new and recently renovated conference site hotel includes meeting spaces, Mesquite Grill and Mortimer’s Lounge, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room and arcade, cable and free wireless internet.
Comfort Suites (Walking distance to conference hotel)
300 N. Division Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481 Tel: 800-228-5150 or 715-341-6000
- Suites, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, free deluxe continental breakfast, meeting room, free local calls, in-room coffee, refrigerators, some rooms with microwaves and whirlpool.
Country Inn & Suites (Walking distance to conference hotel)
301 N. Division Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-456-4000 or 715- 345-7000
- Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, whirlpool suites, free continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, in-room coffee, free local calls, long distance access and guest laundry facilities.
Baymont Inn & Suites (Short drive to conference hotel)
4917 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-301-0200 or 715-344-1900
- Meeting facilities, indoor pool, spa, fitness center, free continental breakfast, children under 18 free, in-room coffee, hair dryers, irons, AC, satellite TV, ShowTime, free local calls, handicap and non-smoking rooms.
Fairfield Inn (Short drive to conference hotel)
5317 Hwy. 10 East
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-228-2800 or 715-342-9300
- Indoor pool and spa, non-smoking and physically challenged rooms, meeting room, free deluxe continental breakfast, cable, local calls and high-speed wireless Internet.
Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center (Short drive to conference hotel)
Corner of Windy Drive and Amber Avenue (Just off Hwy 10 East)
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-315-2621 or 715-344-0200
- Super Slide Water Park , meeting and convention space, fitness gym, business center, lobby bar and game room. Rudy's Red Eye Grill featuring American steak and seafood classics and unique grilled pizzas.
Holiday Inn Express (Short drive to conference hotel)
1100 Amber Avenue
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-315-2621 or 715-344-0000
- Complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, game room and meeting room. Hairdryers, coffee makers, 2 phones w/voice mail, cable TV w/HBO, guest laundry/valet.
Dreams of Yesteryear Bed & Breakfast (Very short drive to conference hotel)
1100 Brawley Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-4525
- Historic Victorian home. Listed on National Historic Register, featured in Victorian Homes Magazine. Beautifully landscaped, exquisitely decorated. 6 rooms, 2 suites, whirlpool.
The Inn On Main Street – Bed & Breakfast (Very short drive to conference hotel)
2141 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-343-0373
- Located across from UWSP's Old Main . Comfortable and cozy with full breakfasts. Air conditioned. Enjoy our golf, spa, fishing, biking and canoeing packages.
DINING/NIGHTLIFE Restaurants at conference site or within walking distance:
The Mesquite Grill/Mortimer’s Lounge (on site)
1501 North Point Drive
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-1340
- Open Daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. All American cuisine. Stop in for a taste of our famous ribs, steaks and chicken. Happy Hour Monday - Friday in Mortimer’s Lounge.
Michelle’s
513 Division Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-3363
- Family owned and operated for 25 years is considered “the People’s Choice” for Aged Prime steaks and Fresh Seafood. Open Monday-Saturday at 4pm. Dinner reservations recommended.
Pagliacci Taverna/The Restaurant/Sport Plate (Located inside the Sentry Insurance Building)
1800 North Point Drive
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-346-6010
- Pagliacci’s offers delicious salads, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza in a relaxed setting (serves lunch and dinner). The Restaurant offers seafood specialties, chicken, lamb and beef favorites, and vegetarian fare (dinner only). The Sport Plate is a casual sports bar offering sandwiches and burgers.
Tokyo Steak House (Across from the County Market Grocery Store)
1617 Academy Ave
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: (715) 344-8444
- Offers Japanese fare including sushi and Hibachi style cooking. Also offers a lunch buffet. Lunch everyday from 11:00-2:00. Dinner from 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Downtown Restaurants (on or near Main Street ):
Wooden Chair
1059 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-1133
- Serving natural and healthy foods, including omelets, home-backed goodies, salads, soups and specialty sandwiches. Open for breakfast and lunch (7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).
Green Tea
1035 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-345-2898
- Serving Chinese and Thai cuisine. Open 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bill’s Pizza
1101 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI
(715) 344-9557
- Old fashioned pizza place. Serving pizzas and Italian dishes. Open 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Water Street Grill
1410 Third Street (right off of Clark Street near Water Street )
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-344-2070
- Steak, ribs, seafood, chicken, quesadillas, salads and sandwiches. Daily drink and food specials including a Friday Fish Fry. Lunch and Dinner served Monday through Saturday. Smoke free facility. Dinner reservations recommended.
Hibachi Joe’s
1140 Clark Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-342-1688
- Chinese & Japanese cuisine. Lunch buffet from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open for lunch and dinner 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Guu’s
1140 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 344-3200
- Bar/Tavern. Offers burgers, sandwiches and salads. Open for lunch & dinner.
Clark Place (downtown)
1009 Clark Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-343-1530
- Live music performed by local, regional and national artists. Offering spirits and gourmet coffees. Open nightly. Cover charge for some live performances.
Nearby Restaurants:
Hilltop Pub & Grill
4901 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-3037
- The old world beer pub and restaurant serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, ribs, and fish. Open everyday, serving 10am-10pm.
Grazie’s Italian Grill
5327 Hwy 10 East
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-345-7808
- Italian eatery offers salads, unique pastas, wraps, calzones, pannini sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, steaks, chicken and seafood. Open 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Chef Chu’s
5720 Windy Dr (Next to Holiday Inn Express and Slumberland)
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-295-0533
- Szechwan cuisine. Lunch buffet from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open daily 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
El Mezcal
5700 Windy Dr (Next top Holiday Inn Express and Slumberland)
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-342-1521
- Mexican cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner.
Cranberry Creek
5569 Hwy 10 East (across from Fleet Farm)
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-344-0044
- Casual café offering burgers, salads, sandwiches and soups. Open for lunch and dinner.
Cheese Louise’s Market & Café
4928 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-344-0470
- Café offers specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, rustic breads and desserts. Features Wisconsin cheese and meats. Open for lunch.
Silver Coach (Just West of Hwy 51 & Hwy 10)
38 Park Ridge Drive
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-6588
- Restaurant is located in a restored railroad passenger car. Creative American Cuisine. Cajun specialties and homemade desserts. Reservations are appreciated. Open for dinner starting at 4:00 p.m.
Arirang Garden
1511 N. 2 nd Drive
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-342-4200
- Family-owned Korean cuisine restaurant and grocery store. Fresh authentic Korean dishes, including Bulgogi, Kimchi, Bibimbap, Korean Barbeque, and steaming noodle soups. Authentic Korean grocery store attached to restaurant.
Blueberry Muffin
2801 Stanley Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-1933
- Diner-type homemade cooking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friday fish fry, muffins and pies baked daily, gift certificates. Open 6:30 am-7:00 pm.
La Mixteca (10 minute drive from Stevens Point . Division Street turns into Post Rd. ) |2622 Post Rd.
Plover , WI 54467
Tel: 715-344-2730
- Authentic Mexican cuisine and grocery store. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bamboo House (10 minute drive from Stevens Point . Restaurant is located next to Menards ).
3030 Village Park Dr .
Plover , WI 54467
Tel: 715-342-0988
- Offering Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday night vegetarian buffet 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
COFFEE HOUSES/CAFES
Emy J’s & The Other Side (across from the Wisconsin River near downtown)
1009 First Avenue
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-345-0471
- Offering organic specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, ice cream, and organic food stuffs, such as breakfasts, sandwiches, soups and snacks. WI-FI free spot. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Supreme Bean (downtown)
1100 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 344-0077
- Offering specialty coffee drinks and baked goods.
Mission Coffee House (downtown)
1319 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-342-1002
- Eclectic coffee house offering specialty coffee drinks, teas, and vegetarian fare.
Gotta Hava Java (near conference hotel)
301 Division Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-344-5282
- Drive through organic coffee “hut” offering specialty drinks, muffins, cookies and smoothies.
LOCAL BOOKSTORES/LIBRARIES
Book World (downtown area)
1136 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 344-5311
- Books, Magazines and Greeting Cards
Bookfinders (near Fleet Farm on Hwy 10)
1001 Brilowski Road
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-8300
- Books, Magazines and Greeting Cards
Living Spirits Bookstore (downtown)
1028 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-342-4891
- Books, music and gifts focusing on wellness and spirituality.
Plonsker Books (downtown)
1209 Second Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-344-5805
The Book Look (a short drive from the conference site)
2724 Post Rd.
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-2665
- Specializing in children’s books.
Portage County Public Library (downtown)
1001 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-346-1544
ART GALLERIES/MUSEUMS
Edna Carlsten Gallery
UWSP - Noel Fine Arts Center
Tel: 715-346-4797
- Exhibits work by noted regional, national, and international artists and designers. Gallery is open to the public and is free of charge. Open Mon-Fri 10am to 4 pm, and Thursday nights 7:00-9:00 pm.
Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum
CenterPoint Mall (downtown)
Tel: 715-344-2003
- Discovery place for children and adults. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural History
UWSP - Library
Tel: 715·346·2858
- Exhibits range from Rocks and Minerals collections to dioramas highlighting wildlife and ecosystems, and Native American cultures. Open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 4:00.
Riverfront Arts Gallery (on the Wisconsin River , just west of downtown)
1200 Crosby Avenue
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-343-6251
- Exhibiting local and national artists. Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
UNIQUE SHOPS
Downtown Antique Shops
1105 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
- Furniture , China , Books, Vintage Clothing, Glassware, Toys & More. Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. weekdays.
Second Street Antiques
900 Second Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-8611
Gepetto’s Work Shop
1121 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-8640
- Unique and unusual toys from around the world. Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fridays; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Curiosities
2600 Church Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-342-4882
Lee Ayers Jewelers
1044 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-0411
- Unique jewelry by local and national designers, including Thomas Dailing Designs.
Wisconsin Dairy Cheese Company (about 15 minutes west of Stevens Point )
Highway 34 & C
Rudolph , WI 54475
Tel: 715-435-3144
Glacier Bay
5725 Windy Drive
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715- 342-4871
- Gourmet cookware, bakeware, kitchen gadgets and gifts. Also offers a small selection of wines, a coffee bar and ice cream shop.
Blue Bead Trading Company
1043 Main Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-344-1998
- Unique jewelry and gifts. Art glass, Austrian crystal, Indian & Czech glass, seed beads, F.W. pearls, semi-precious stone, wood, bone/horn, charms, books, tools and findings. Open 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hostel Shoppe
3201 John Joanis Drive ( Portage County Business Park )
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-2453
- Outdoor/recreation equipment. Open 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. weekdays.
Koerten Gallery
2501 Church Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 800-873-0056
- Art, jewelry, pottery, books, ornaments and more.
Herrschners
2800 Hoover Road
Stevens Point WI , 54481
Tel: 715-341-8686
- Craft Store. Open 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. weekdays.
Holly Shoppe (located in the Lincoln Senior Center ).
1519 Water Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-346-1401
- Handcrafted gifts for all ages made by seniors of Portage County . Please call for hours.
Stevens Point Area Co-op
633 Second Street
Stevens Point , WI 54481
Tel: 715-341-1555
- Local co-op offering organic groceries, produce and products. Houses the Earthcrust Bakery that serves cinnamon rolls, breads, muffins cookies and pasties. The co-op also carries a selection of organic wines and beers, bulk spices, and the Spa-Deli fresh food items, such as Vietnamese tofu wraps, pasta salads, homemade hummus and more. Open weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
THINGS TO DO
Movie Theaters
- There are two Rogers movie theatres in town located right near the conference site:
Campus Cinema is located at 1601 Sixth Ave. (off Division Street ), and Rogers Cinema is located at 2725 Church Street .
Green Circle Trail
- If by chance it’s a nice day out, The Green Circle is the Stevens Point Area's 24 mile nature trail which circles through the beauty of river shores, trees, wild birds and animals.
Schmeeckle Reserve and Visitors Center
- Visit the Schmeeckle Nature Reserve and Visitors Center that offers books and gifts for sale.
Downtown Stevens Point
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