Getting to the ReNew the Earth Institute
The MREA's headquarters, ReNew the Earth Institute, is located at 7558 Deer Road in Custer, WI. Google Maps can help you find us and get directions to the REI:
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Feel free to call the office at 715-592-6595 for more detailed driving directions.
For details on the Portage County area and accommodations, visit the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Below you will find information on the following:
- Kennel Information
- Ground transportation, including taxi service and drive times
- Bike Transportation
- Air Transportation
- Railway Transportation
- Hotels and Motels
- Bed and Breakfasts
- Camping Information
KENNEL INFORMATION
Pets are not allowed at the Energy Fair. That means no pets in parking lots, fairgrounds, or campground. You can keep your pet safe and comfortable at one of the following kennels.
The ReNew the Earth Institute is conveniently located just off Hwy 10, 7 miles east of Hwy 39, providing easy access to Appleton (1 1/2 hours), Chicago (4 hours), Milwaukee (3 1/2 hours), and Minneapolis-St. Paul (4 hours).
Taxi
Taxi service from Central Wisconsin Airport provided by:
- Courtesy Cab (715) 342-8863
- Checker Yellow Cab (715) 344-2765
- Plover Taxi (715) 342-1313
Taxi service from Appleton Airport to Custer, WI:
- Fox Valley Cab Inc (920) 734-4546
- Community Cab (920) 788-4645
BIKE TRANSPORTATION
Interested in riding your bike to the Energy Fair? The Energy Fair is a comfortable ride from Stevens Point or Amherst. Download the Stevens Point bike route HERE. Download the Amherst bike route HERE.
Bike rental available in Stevens Point through Nature Treks (715) 254-0247
AIR TRANSPORTATION
The nearest airports to the ReNew theEarth Institute in Custer, WI are:
- Central Wisconsin (CWA), Mosinee 40 miles
- Appleton 60 miles
- Madison 125 miles
- Milwaukee 150 miles
- Minneapolis 230 miles
- Chicago 240 miles
Amtrak Railroad comes as close as Portage, WI (about a 2 hour trip from Custer). They also provide a motorcoach from Milwaukee to Wausau. For more information call 800-USA-RAIL or see their web site at www.amtrak.com.
AREA ACCOMMODATIONS:
* Indicates that discounted hotel room rates are offered during the Energy Fair June 19-21, 2009
Hotels & Motels
All locations are in Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted. Locations in GREEN are Travel Green certified.
| Within 9 miles of the ReNew the Earth Institute | Phone |
|---|---|
| * Holiday Inn & Convention Center | (715) 344-0200 |
| * LaQuinta Inn | (715) 344-1900 |
| * Royale Inn | (715) 341-5110 |
| Fairfield Inn | (715) 342-9300 |
| Holiday Inn Express | (715) 344-0000 |
| Tomorrow River Motel, Amherst | (715) 824-3113 |
| Within 10-25 miles of the ReNew the Earth Institute | Phone |
| Stay Inn & Suites | (715) 341-9090 |
| America's Best Value Inn | (715) 341-8888 |
| AmericInn Motel, Plover | (800) 634-3444 |
| * Bestwestern Grand Seasons, Waupaca | (877) 880-1054 |
| Blue Top Motel | (866) 377-9707 |
| * Comfort Suites | (800) 228-5150 |
| Country Inn and Suites | (715) 345-7000 |
| * Ramada, Stevens Point | (715) 341-1340 |
| Hampton Inn, Plover | (715) 295-9900 |
| Point Motel | (866) 344-8312 |
| Comfort Inn, Plover | (715) 342-0400 |
Bed & Breakfasts
Bed and Breakfasts in GREEN are Travel Green certified.| Amherst Inn, Amherst | (888) 211-3555 |
| Appletree Lane, Waupaca | (877) 277-5316 |
| Artha Sustainable Living Center, Amherst | (715) 824-3463 |
| Crystal River B&B, Waupaca | (715) 258-5333 |
| Dreams of Yesteryear, Stevens Point | (715) 341-4525 |
| Ferg's Bavarian Village, Manawa | (920) 596-2946 |
| Green Fountain Inn, Waupaca | (800) 603-4600 |
| Inn on Main Street, Stevens Point | (715) 343-0373 |
| Iris Inn B&B, Iola | (715) 445-4080 |
| Lindsay House B&B, Manawa | (920) 596-3643 |
| Victorian Swan, Stevens Point | (800) 454-9886 |
| Walker's Barn, Waupaca | 800-870-0737 |
Area Camping Information
Other Camping Options - Campgrounds in Blue Are Only During Energy Fair* Camping at the MREA Back 40 during the Energy Fair will be available for reservations on 4/15/09.
| Portage County Fairgrounds, Amherst (w/ Fair Shuttle!) | 715-570-5620 |
| Wild West Camp, Amherst (brat fry Sat eve!) | 715-824-5112 |
| Portage County Parks (Emily, Jordan) | 715-346-1433 |
| Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca | 715-258-2372, 1/888-947-2757 |
| Iola Pines Campground, Iola | 715-445-3489 |
| Ridgewood Campground, Plover | 715-344-8750 |
| Rivers Edge Campground, Stevens Point | 715-344-8058 |
| Rustic Woods Campgrounds, Waupaca | 715-258-2442 |
| Waupaca Camping Park, Waupaca | 715-258-8010 |












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