The land of the Wisconsin River, Stevens Point, is named after its founder George Steven who founded several saloons in the city on the river point that is now called as “The Square”. Visitors enjoy vacations with friendly and warm-hearted people, who live in Stevens Point region, while exploring hills, bluffs and the dells of the twin city.
You can enjoy the Native American culture of the twin city thoroughly as the place is fully colored with American culture. The main attractions of the Stevens Point area are its biking trial, hiking adventures and deep-water fishing. Wisconsin Main Street Community creates activity ripples here, as it holds a number of restaurants, shopping malls and offices. “The Square” is located in downtown area of Stevens Point and serve as the center of attraction for college students after dark.
Two major airports serve the city and allow the commuters move in and out of the city comfortably. The central Wisconsin airport is known best for its commercial services around the country. The airport is located mid way between Steven Point and Wausau. Three prominent and major airlines serve the airport including American Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines and many more. Many top class and well-served hotels can also be found for your comfort near the airport for dining and stay.
Another smaller and regional airport serving Stevens Point area is Stevens Point Municipal Airport. The airport is generally used for air cargo, regional aviation and charter flights. There are many other smaller and large airports in the vicinity of Stevens Point area. These airports enable the commuters to leave Steven Point, when you are far from Central Wisconsin Airport. One of the airports located nearby is Appleton, Wisconsin APPLETON OUTAGAM CO (ATW) (74.0 miles).
You can get cheap flights to Stevens Point, as many airlines are offering online booking with discounts and variety of options. If you travel regularly from Jacksonville, you can reach the twin city at an affordable rate. You can travel from Jacksonville (JAX) to Stevens Point (CWA) with an average price of 398$, which is quite economical.
The sight worth seeing in Stevens Point area is the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Points founded in 1894. It currently holds more than 8700 graduate and undergraduate students. The twin city has twenty marvelously manicured and flourishing parks and houses the Green Circle Trial that has properly maintained cycling and jogging trial. This 26 miles bicycle track winds around the area making it an exciting path to follow. The city also houses a golf club and a country club. You can plan a trip to series of museums run by Portage County Historical society.
Stevens Point is known for having an excellent location for enjoying a vivacious nightlife. Places, like Disco 13, Hercules & Love Affair, Club Night Out, Bar of Wausau, Culvers and 2510 Restaurant, will let you enjoy every moment in Stevens Point during night hours.
The best time to visit the city is in late December and early January as there is heavy snow falling, which paves the way to entertainments like snow sledding, snowmobiling and sledding hills.