Portage County Travel Guide

Wisconsin

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) over a forested landscape.
A farm with a red barn, silos, and a cornfield.
A marshy landscape with water reflecting trees and a misty horizon.
A calm lake with tall reeds in the foreground, surrounded by dense trees and a misty background.
A stream with rocks and green plants.

Popular cities in Portage County

A lake surrounded by hills with autumn foliage.
Stevens Point
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Universities
Stevens Point awaits: its university life, dining, riverfront and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Green Circle Trail
  • Standing Rocks Park
A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by rocky terrain and autumn foliage.
Plover
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine and spas in secluded Plover.
Amherst
Amherst
Known for Family-friendly, Dining and Nature
Escape to Amherst! Enjoy its dining and natural setting.
Junction City
Junction City
Head to sights like Lake Du Bay and Wisconsin River as you discover Junction City.
Rosholt
Rosholt
Check out New Hope Pines State Natural Area and Sunset Lake—just a couple of the sights around Rosholt.
Amherst Junction
Amherst Junction
Explore attractions like Lake Emily and Sunset Lake as you discover things to see and do in Amherst Junction.

Stay near popular Portage County attractions