Stevens Point Area Travel E-Newsletter

July Feature: Connected to the Water

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July is the perfect time for outdoor events and festivals. These will offer a good time and a great value. Take in a weekend long celebration during the 25th Annual Riverfront Rendezvous, July 3-5. Complete with the Carp Classic Fishing Contest, Lighted Boat Parade, 4th of July at Riverfront Rendezvous

Point Idol!, children's activities, live music and fireworks. Then, get your motor running to attend the Midwest's Largest Car Show the Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet, July 9-12. Need some more festivals? Try the 51st Annual Krazy Days July 16 & 17, Portage County Fair July 16-19, Plover Portage Rendezvous & Threads of History July 18-19, 20th Annual Rosholt Area Thresheree & Antique Tractor Pull July 18-19. Click here for more information.

Love music? Thursdays are a perfect time for a picnic, with a side of free live music, check out Eat to the Beat in Downtown Stevens Point from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Or, make your way to Pfiffner Pioneer Park on Wednesday nights for free live concerts, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Stevens Point City Band plays on a different theme each week.

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Stevens Point was once known as the City of Wonderful Water, and you can see how the locals have been altering to make it even better. The

Stevens Point Brewery, the fifth-oldest longest continually operating brewery in the nation, has been brewing here for over 150 years. Stop by for a tour, offered Monday through Saturday, and see the process up-close and after the tour (complete with samples of their beer and specialty sodas), be sure to pick your favorite. Then, explore more of the reasons why we love the water. Go to Iverson Park and rent a canoe or kayak from Nature Treks (a local outfitter, also renting bikes) and drop in to the Little Plover River. Dive Point Scuba (another local outfitter) Kayaking in Portage County

specializes in kayaks and will be offering a 'Quick Start Your Kayak' and 'Introduction to Kayaking' classes for beginners on July 18th. Ready to dive in? Visit one of many public swimming areas in the county to escape the July heat. For a beautiful sandy beach, try Sunset Lake County Park, a beautiful peaceful no-wake lake in the northeast corner of the county. Swimming beaches are available throughout the county at Lake Emily County Park, Bukolt Park, Iverson Park, Pacawa Park, and more.

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Looking to make an escape to take it all in? Enhance your stay by booking one of the many specials available now. Book a romantic weekend at the Dreams of Yesteryear Bed & Breakfast, complete with

dinner for two at the Red Mill Supper Club, champagne and a two night stay in the Ballroom Suite (complete with a whirlpool). If you're looking for more adventure, try the Point Pedaler Special at the Ramada Stevens Point. This package includes a one night stay, picnic lunch for your day biking and dinner. Plan on getting your motor running for Iola Old Car Show? A Victorian Swan on Water Bed & Breakfast is offering a "AUTO-matic" fourth night free, from July 7 - July 12 in honor of the event. Check out all of the great deals and packages available now.

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If your looking for some more local flavor, make your way to the Stevens Point Farmers Market. It has been held in the same location

for over 150 years. Plan to visit on Saturday's to take in the extra events like Chef on the Square and Music at the Market. Just a little way from downtown, plan a special trip to Belt's, but be warned. Belt's, a local favorite, is home to the large cone. Don't think it sounds too intimidating? Just wait until you order it!