Stillwater (Oklahoma)

From the Oklahoma City area, Stillwater can be reached in an hour's drive by travelling north on I-35 and then travelling east on Highway 51. The Cimarron Turnpike serves as the major thoroughfare to reach Stillwater from the Tulsa area, and Stillwater can be reached within an hour-and-a-half using this route.
The Stillwater Regional Airport provides air service for daily commercial flights through Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) on American Airlines.

Stillwater, with its relatively small size and excellent pedestrian and public transportation systems, is an extremely easy city to get around. While Stillwater is a relatively small city, a car is typically the favored method of transport. The OSU operated bus system, walking, cycling, and ride sharing services are alternatives.

By bus

The Oklahoma State University Community Transit System provides excellent service for getting around town via 6 routes from 6:20 AM to 7:15 PM. Then the system operates a reduced route from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. It is also an excellent way to get across the OSU campus. Riders should check the live route map and OSU Transit website ahead of time to plan their trips. Fare is 75¢ per ride; 35¢ for children (5-18), seniors (69+), and the disabled; and free to OSU students and employees (with ID) and children under 5. Transfers from one route to another are free.

By car

Stillwater is also easily navigated by car, and the city has several car rental agencies. Highway 51 (6th Street) provides Stillwater's main crosstown East-West route, and US-177 (Perkins Rd.) serves as the main North-South route. Both offer quick travel from one end of the city to the other.

On foot

Stillwater is fairly pedestrian-friendly, especially near downtown and around campus, but lacks in handicap accessibility in the residential areas. The city is small enough to reach most places by foot, however increasing sprawl is making it less and less of a viable option.

By bicycle

Many streets are marked to be shared with bicycles, while others have dedicated lanes directly next to the road and a few dedicated routes. Visitors can rent a bicycle from OSU's OrangeRide program. Stillwater has two bicycle shops in town, District Bicycles and Cooper's Bicycle Center. View city bicycle route map

• The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University

  phone: +1 405 744-5404
  address: 3300 W 6th ave
  OSU's Botanic garden demonstrates gardening techniques and beautiful landscapes for all ages.

• Oklahoma State University

  phone: +1 405 744-5000
  address: 401 Whitehurst
  The heart of campus is located between University Ave. Knoblock Ave. and Hall of Fame Ave. Take a daily week day or self guided tour. View campus map

• National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

  phone: +1 405 377-5243
  address: 405 West Hall of Fame Avenue

• Oklahoma Wondertorium

  phone: +1 405 533-3333
  address: 308 West Franklin Lane
  A museum where children can experience various jobs and industries through play and interactive exhibits.

• Sheerar Museum

  phone: +1 405 377-0359
  address: 702 S Duncan
  Stillwater's an Payne Count's History Museum

• Oklahoma State University Museum of Art

  phone: +1 405 744-2780
  address: 720 S Husband Street
  Formerly a post office, this museum opened in 2014 and shows internationally recognized exhibits.

• Boomer Lake ParkLargest park in town with a 3 mile (5 km) paved path around a lake.

• The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

  phone: +1 405 744-9999
  address: 419 S Monroe
  Scheduled to be completed by early autumn 2019. Tickets are available.

• Oklahoma State University - Athletics

  address: 398 W. Hall of Fame Avenue
  Oklahoma State University is known for its men's wrestling, football and basketball teams and its women's equestrian, soccer, and softball teams, meaning that most weeks, there is a match to see. Venue locations and prices vary.

• Lake McMurtry - East

  phone: +1 405 533-1831
  address: 30285 Bronco Rd
  Offers tent and RV camping, swimming, boating, rent kayaks and 28 miles of multi-use trails. 18 hole disc golf and plenty of wildlife.

• Lake McMurtry - West

  phone: +1 405 747 8085

• Lake Carl Blackwell

  phone: +1 405-372-5157
  Offers equestrian and mountain biking trails, swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, and camping options. Owned and operated by OSU.

• 17B Clothing

  address: 106 W 10th Ave
  Located just off of Main Street on 10th, 17B offers some awesome made-in-house unique clothing catering to the fashion-minded and "indie" styles.

• Chapters

  address: OSU Student Union
  Located within the OSU Student Union, Chapters is a small bookstore with a surprisingly good selection of books.

• Eskimo Joe's ClothesLocated just to the west of the restaurant, is the place to buy a Joe's shirt and other memoribilia.

• Eskimo Joe's

  phone: +1 405 372-8896
  address: 501 W. Elm
  The most famous restaurant and bar in town. It serves American style food and at night changes to a bar setting with live musical acts performing regularly.

• Mexico Joe's

  phone: +1 405-372-1169
  address: 311 E Hall of Fame
  Sister restaurant to Eskimo Joe's.

• Freddie Paul's Steakhouse

  phone: +1 405-377-8777
  address: 1707 E 6th Ave

• Hideaway Pizza

  phone: +1 405 372-4777
  address: 230 S Knoblock
  Oklahoma's oldest pizzeria founded in 1957. Popular place for locals and visitors.

• Bad Brad's BBQ

  phone: +1 405-377-4141
  address: 3317 E 6th
  Great Barbecue on the west side of Stillwater

• El Tapatio

  phone: +1 405-533-2064
  address: 825 S Perkins Rd

• El Tapatio

  phone: +1 405-624-1707
  address: 1711 N Boomer

• El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 405 377-8476
  address: 5020 W 6th Ave

• Red Rock Bakery & Deli

  phone: +1 405-377-3633
  address: 910 N Boomer Rd

• Red Rock Bakery & Deli

  phone: +1 405-564-0336
  address: 702 S Main

• Tokyo Pot

  phone: +1 405-372-8898
  address: 108 W 10th Ave
  This Japanese restaurant offers food similar is similar to fondue, except they use boiling broth. Expect dinner to take over an hour. Reservations are recommended.

• Sushi House

  phone: +1 405-533-3399
  address: 1409 S Western
  Located in Fountain Square, this is a hidden gem. Can eat a totally vegetarian meal. For mid-scale sushi one of the best values anywhere in the country.

• Coney Island

  phone: +1 405 743-1262
  address: 223 S Washington
  Cheap hot dogs and burgers, a favorite for college students to visit between bars.

• Shortcakes

  phone: +1 405 624-1057
  address: 219 N Main St
  Best greasy spoon in Stillwater. Great after a long night of drinking on the Strip. Cheap, too.

Bars and Taverns

• Eskimo Joe's

  phone: +1 405 372-8896
  address: 501 W. Elm
  Has four bars inside the restaurant to serve the crowds of thirsty college students who frequent the establishment. A popular drink to order is the Skylab Fallout, but be careful!

• Stonewall Tavern

  phone: +1 (405) 743-0366
  address: 115 S Knoblock St
  Located next to campus, this bar is known for its cheap drinks, outdoor beer garden, and large electronic dance music nights.

• Finnegan's Pub

  phone: +1 405-707-3031
  address: 716 S Main St
  An non-smoking Irish pub with a large beer selection located in the heart of downtown.

• George's Stables

  phone: +1 (405) 743-1978
  address: 502 W Elm Ave

• The StripA length of Washington St. between University Ave. and Sixth St. that is the home to many bars including:

• Copper Penny

  phone: +1 405-624-9799
  address: 408 S Washington St

• J.R. Murphy's

  phone: +1 (405) 743-2983
  address: 306 S Washington St

• Willie's Saloon

  phone: +1 405-377-7716
  address: 323 S Washington St
  Famous for being the location of Garth Brooks' first public performance.

Coffee

• Aspen Coffee

  phone: +1 405 377-5282
  address: 111 W 7th Ave
  A lively coffee house and roastery, offering fresh roasted coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, and light cafe fare

• Atherton Hotel at OSU

• Best Western

  address: 600 E McElroy Rd

• Days Inn

  address: 5010 W 6th Ave

• Fairfield Inn

  address: 418 E Hall of Fame Ave

• Hampton Inn & Suites

  address: 717 E Hall of Fame Ave

• Holiday Inn

  address: 2515 W 6th Ave

• Relax Inn and Suites

  address: 2313 W. 6th Ave

• Boomer Lake provides recreation closer to Stillwater, located within Stillwater to the North on Main Street. Picnic areas, a disc golf course, and a lake with multi-use trails provides many recreational opportunities.
• Lake Carl Blackwell is a popular outdoor recreation area about 10 minutes West of Stillwater on Highway 51. Camping, horse trails, boating, fishing, and other activities are available. https://lcb.okstate.edu/
• Lake McMurtry is Stillwater's third major lake, located about 10 minutes Northwest of Stillwater. Lake McMurtry provides many recreational opportunities, as well, and is particularly known for its extensive mountain biking trails.
• Hoyt Park a smallish park located in Stillwater. has a disc golf course, walking trails, and baseball diamond, as well as large green belts good for a variety of activities
• Oklahoma City lies a short hour's drive Southwest of Stillwater and is a popular destination among Stillwater residents on the weekends.
• Tulsa is Oklahoma's second major city and is also very close, being only an hour-and-a-half drive Northeast of Stillwater.