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Travel and Accommodations Guide

Getting to the ReNew the Earth Institute

BikesAtFrontGate2006.jpg 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
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.
  • Wag Inn Kennels, Custer (just down the road from the Energy Fair!): 715-592-4972
  • The Barking Lot, Stevens Point: 715-341-9322
  • Camp Bandy Pet Resort, Amherst Junction: 715-824-3900
  • Muckamoor Kennel, Plover: 715-344-8533
  • Pawsitively Unleashed, Custer: 715-347-3294 GROUND TRANSPORTATION
    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
    RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION
    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 InstitutePhone
    * 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 InstitutePhone
    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, Waupaca800-870-0737

    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, Waupaca715-258-2372, 1/888-947-2757
    Iola Pines Campground, Iola715-445-3489
    Ridgewood Campground, Plover715-344-8750
    Rivers Edge Campground, Stevens Point715-344-8058
    Rustic Woods Campgrounds, Waupaca715-258-2442
    Waupaca Camping Park, Waupaca715-258-8010




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    7558 Deer Road - Custer, WI 54423
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