Green Circle Trail • Wisconsin River • Downtown • Parks • Arts
Meet Stevens Point.
A central Wisconsin getaway where riverfront trails, wooded paths, local culture and a walkable downtown make it easy to spend the whole weekend exploring.
A central Wisconsin getaway where riverfront trails, wooded paths, local culture and a walkable downtown make it easy to spend the whole weekend exploring.
Stevens Point blends the outdoors with the energy of a college town, giving visitors easy access to trails, water, parks, arts and local food.
The Green Circle Trail is the signature experience, linking natural areas around Stevens Point through forests, wetlands, parks and stretches along the Wisconsin and Plover rivers.
Trails, water and a downtown worth coming back to.
Bike or hike through forests, wetlands, parks and riverfront scenery.
Find parks, trails and quiet waterfront views close to downtown.
Local food, shops, murals and a relaxed central Wisconsin atmosphere.
Get outside first, then explore what the city has waiting.
Explore sections of the Green Circle Trail by bike.
Walk through forests, wetlands, parks and riverfront areas.
Make the Wisconsin River part of your outdoor weekend.
Explore murals, sculpture and cultural attractions around the area.
Find local restaurants, shops and historic streets.
Stevens Point has a long connection to Wisconsin brewing culture.
Add parks and natural areas to a central Wisconsin trip.
Explore the countryside and smaller communities surrounding Stevens Point.
The Green Circle Trail wraps around Stevens Point through a changing mix of forest, wetlands, parks and waterways.
With roughly 27 miles of trail, you can choose a short walk, spend several hours biking or make exploring different segments part of the entire weekend.
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The river adds another layer to Stevens Point's outdoor identity, with parks and trail segments offering easy places to enjoy the waterfront.
Walk beside the river, paddle when conditions allow or simply find a quiet spot and make the water part of your afternoon.
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Downtown Stevens Point gives the outdoor trip an urban counterpoint with local restaurants, independent shops, murals and community events.
It is close enough to the river and trails that you can move naturally between exploring outside and spending time in town.
Explore Wisconsin Food & Drink →Its central location makes it easy to keep exploring Wisconsin.
Find lakes, forests, towns and outdoor recreation throughout the center of the state.
Head NorthAdd Rib Mountain, the Wisconsin River and another outdoor-focused city getaway.
Take the Back RoadsConnect Stevens Point with smaller communities throughout central Wisconsin.
Keep DrivingUse Stevens Point as the center of a longer Wisconsin driving adventure.
Trail time, river views and a relaxed downtown finish.
Check in, explore downtown and start the weekend with dinner in Stevens Point.
Choose a wooded or riverfront section and spend the morning hiking or biking.
Slow down near the Wisconsin River or add another park and trail segment.
Find local art, grab breakfast and take the scenic route through central Wisconsin.
Cooler weather and returning greenery make spring ideal for exploring outdoors.
SummerLong days give you more time for biking, paddling, parks and downtown evenings.
FallForests along the trail bring autumn color right into the Stevens Point experience.
WinterSnow changes the landscape and keeps central Wisconsin's outdoor season going.
Spend one full day exploring the Green Circle Trail and Wisconsin River, then leave time for downtown, local food, art and a little more of central Wisconsin.
Stevens Point is known for outdoor recreation, the Green Circle Trail, the Wisconsin River, UW-Stevens Point, local arts and Wisconsin food and beverage culture.
The Green Circle Trail is a roughly 27-mile trail system around Stevens Point connecting forests, wetlands, parks and waterways.
Yes. Biking is one of the easiest ways to experience portions of the Green Circle Trail and the area's outdoor scenery.
Yes. Trails, river recreation, downtown attractions and its central location make Stevens Point well suited to a two-night getaway.
Yes. Downtown Stevens Point includes restaurants, shops, public art, events and easy access to nearby riverfront areas.
Wausau and other central Wisconsin destinations work naturally with a Stevens Point road trip.
Ride the Green Circle, follow the Wisconsin River and finish the day downtown.