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Portage County

Wisconsin fun is on tap in Portage County

If you’ve never been to Portage County, Wisconsin, you’ll be amazed by what you find. It might appear an unassuming blend of rural and urban. But, dig a little deeper, and meet local makers behind the scenes. Check out the world’s longest-running renewable energy fair, test your knowledge with the world’s largest trivia contest, visit the world's largest potato masher at the Food + Farm Exploration Center, learn more about the nation’s first conservation education major, or grab a plate and hit the first refrigerated salad bar at the Sky Club (a classic Wisconsin supper club, of course!).

Venture into the communities within Portage County and you’ll find the natural resources mixed with arts and culture, from expansive murals (150 feet wide!) to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park that connects to the Green Circle Trail. The Green Circle Trail is a popular 27-mile trail that connects to more than 45 miles of additional trails to explore, like the Tomorrow River Trail.

Come hungry, and explore local flavor, where farm to fork is not a passing fad. Order up Eggs Benedict crepes and single-origin coffee at Ruby voted the best coffeehouse in the state by Food & Wine. Eat your way around the state’s oldest farmers market in downtown Stevens Point. Don’t skip out on trying one of Main Grain Bakery's artisan sandwiches. Find Wisconsin's freshest cheese curds at Feltz Dairy Store, where you can watch the curd-making process from start to finish.

Make time to tour the iconic Stevens Point Brewery – or venture to the barrel-aging giant Central Waters Brewing Company. Enjoy a brew for a cause at O'so Brewing Company when you enjoy their Never Forgotten Honor Flight. Or, head to the mixology bar at Great Northern Distilling for a hand-crafted cocktail. Plan a weekend exploring the craft beer, wine and spirits of the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective here.

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Then, order free Plover Area or Stevens Point Area Visitor Guides complete with recommendations and travel tips to help plan your perfect  getaway.