Around Town

Stevens Point has a lot of outdoor aspects that are great to explore. It has Schmeekle Reserve, The Green Circle Trail, and many parks, such as Iverson and Little Plover River. There are great bowling alleys and a really nice cinema that recently got a additional theater. Not to mention Stevens Point has several delicious restaurants to eat at.

There are many clubs on campus (from outdoors to arts to video games to Falcons Gate), student organizations, sports, outdoor edventures where you can rent equipment. Literally something for everyone. Just ask your adviser or the students at orientation. There is an involvement fair every semester so you can see some of the clubs and volunteer opportunities.

There are plenty of extra curricular activities to join! There's also a disc golf course near by, and plenty of wildlife. There is a nature reserve on campus that you can walk through.

Something my friends and I like to do is go rock climbing in the gym at night. UWSP has a great intramural sports program. There is volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and basketball to name a few. Student organizations also bring in different entertainment and there are movies that play on campus that were just in theaters that you might have missed.

Hang out with friends, go out, get involved.

I like to go to some meetings on campus.

In Stevens Point, I think you must have the skills to create your own fun. Unlike the bustling city of Madison or Milwaukee, Stevens Point doesn't always have something going on. Instead, take advantage of the school's kayaks and venture to the Schmeekle nature reserve (or just take a walk; it's gorgeous). Go to Emy J's, Zest, or the Brewhaus for coffee or pool. Go to the Encore or Sentry to catch a concert. Go downtown to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, followed by a delicious breakfast at the Wooden Chair. Travel 15 minutes East and hang out on the beach at Lake Emily.Go to the campus movie theater (which shows great movies) for free! There are things to do-- you just have to find them!

There are always a lot of parties around campus and if you don't like that the campus always does a good job of putting on a lot of events like movies, comedians...etc.

Go to the nature reserve north of campus! Walk across the frozen lake, and to the island! Bike the Green Circle Trail! Go to a concert in the DUC! Take a trip to Portage to the shops, or to Belt's Ice Cream! There's a bowling alley, movie theaters, movie rental, or join an intramural.

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