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Discover a summer packed with the best can't-miss events, breweries, trails, and more summer fun while visiting the Stevens Point Area. Check out the best things to do this summer in the Stevens Point Area with our top 50 can't miss list! 

“As we’ve traveled around, it seems like every show has at least a couple folks who come up and have a story or some connection to Stevens Point,” said Adam Greuel, guitarist and vocalist of the band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (HHG). Bluegrass band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, known for their innumerable sold-out shows, three albums, and infectious energy is proud to come from Stevens Point, or as they lovingly call it Point-town!

Looking for some local flavor? Check out our round-up of 26 tasty things to try in the Stevens Point Area, from A to Z! From fresh craft beer at Central Waters Brewing Company to a delicious breakfast you won't want to miss at Ruby Cafe, we've compiled some of the tastiest gems the area has to offer. 

Learn more about shopping in the Stevens Point Area, as retail shops vie for the top spot during Merch Madness! Learn more about the match-ups, and use this as your guide to small businesses that can only be found in central Wisconsin. Then, visit these Stevens Point Area shops in person (or online). 

Fall in the Stevens Point Area is full of fun! Here are the top picks this season, from hiking through Schmeeckle Reserve and the Green Circle Trail, exploring local flavor from cheese to beer, and fall color routes! Pick your favorite and then head out, with help from our can't miss list! 

Looking for a road trip, mixed with the autumn hues? Fall is the best time to hit the road in the Stevens Point Area. Hop in the car, gather your family, and use these routes to guide you along the northern, eastern, and southern edges of Portage County for the best fall color the area has to offer. 

Join the fun this winter in the Stevens Point Area with some of the best holiday events, breweries,

Looking for an environmentally sustainable brewery where you can sit back and relax with a cold brew in hand? Then head out to Central Waters in Amherst and take a seat (weather permitting) on their outdoor patio or head indoors and grab a chair in the taproom. With over 15 options to choose from, we have narrowed it down to three to try! 

Fall in the Stevens Point Area is full of fun! Here are the top picks this season, from a night hike in Schmeeckle Reserve, brewery fun with the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective, fall color routes and more! Pick your favorite and then head out, with help from our 30+ can't miss list! 

I have called Stevens Point my home for most of my 24-year life, enjoying our parks, exploring our downtown, and frequenting local businesses. While I still loved it, I thought I knew most of what Stevens Point had to offer. However, interning at the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau led me to see my hometown in a new light. Here are some things I plan to do this year and I challenge other locals - and visitors - to do the same!