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Temple Beth Israel Museum
1475 Water Street, run by the Portage County Historical Society, houses an exhibit on Jewish religious practices, the history of the Stevens Point Jewish Community and its many contributions to the Stevens Point community. It is the third oldest synagogue building in Wisconsin. From 1871-2000 more than 140 businesses were established by members of the Jewish Community and from 1930-1960 there were between 20-30 business downtown Stevens Point. Among the many achievements of the Jewish Community, it can be argued that the opening of the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in 1969 transformed Stevens Point into Wisconsin’s premiere convention site. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm through the Labor Day weekend, 715 344-4423.
www.pchswi.org.
Central Wisconsin Children's Museum
1100 Main Street Stevens Point. For children ages 6 months-12 years and their families. Interactive exhibits and activities provide informal education and art opportunities that are fun for the whole family.
Hours:
Monday-Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-4pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
Daily admission is $5 per person, children under 1 year free .
1100 Main Street
715-344-2003.
Farmer's Market
Downtown, Public Square.Dedicated in 1853, the Farmer's Market has been held daily, from spring-fall, for over 150 years.715-343-5356.
Green Circle Trail
30.5-mile trail linking scenic natural areas that follows along the Wisconsin and Plover Rivers, accomodates recreationalists of all types in all seasons.715-346-1433.www.co.portage.wi.us.
Hub Plaza
Main Street, Downtown. Remodeled in 2004, the plaza serves as the designation for the City of Stevens Point's Transit Department. Eat to the Beat,' live entertainment on the plaza's stage, is scheduled for Thursday afternoons during the summer months.
Mainstreet 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. Call the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information on the downtown or for a self-guided walking tour of historic downtown. 715-344-2556. |
Beth Israel Synagogue
1475 Water Street
Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm
through Labor Day weekend
Farmer's
Market
Downtown Public Square,
Stevens Point.
Held daily, spring-fall. |
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Market Day Mural
Located in downtown Public Square, Downtown Stevens Point. The Market Day Mural is a picture of the community circa 1910. Completed in September 2006, the mural features over 100 faces of local citizens from around the area. 715-343-5356.
Portage County Public Library, Charles M. White Building
1001 Main Street. Located in the heart of downtown the mission
of the library is to "stimulate young people's interest in, and appreciation of, reading and learning, support students and lifelong learners, encourage quality leisure-time activity for all the library's constituents and enrich their quality of life." 715-346-1544. http://library.uwsp.edu/pcl/.
Pfiffner Pioneer Park
Crosby Street (one block off Highway 10). Access to water, bandshell, Green Circle Trail, boat ramp, docking area, parking, picnic area, playground equipment, play field, rest area, restrooms and shelter. 715-346-1531.
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. 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 Downtown Stevens Point. 715-343-5653.
The Smith Scarabocchio Art Museum
800 Main Street, Stevens Point. 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. Free admission. January through March Sat. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and April through December, Tue., Thu. & Sat. from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 715-345-7726. |
