What to do and see in Stillwater, United States: The Best Places and Tips

November 20, 2017 Claudia Navarrete

Stillwater is a city in northeast Oklahoma at the intersection of US-177 and State Highway 51. It is the county seat of Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of 2012, the city population was estimated to be 46,560, making it the tenth largest city in Oklahoma. Stillwater is the principal city of the Stillwater Micropolitan Statistical Area which had a population of 78,399 according to the 2012 census estimate. Stillwater was part of the first Oklahoma Land Run held on April 22, 1889 when the Unassigned Lands were opened for settlement and became the core of the new Oklahoma Territory. The city charter was adopted on August 24, 1889. Stillwater is home to the main campus of Oklahoma State University as well as Northern Oklahoma College - Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center, and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Restaurants in Stillwater

1. Oklahoma State University

Farm Road, Stillwater, OK +1 405-744-5000
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
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1%
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5 based on 203 reviews

Oklahoma State University

Reviewed By John F - Birmingham, Alabama

Nice college campus. Very flat. Lots of interesting architectural buildings. Nice afternoon stroll. Lots of surrounding bars and restaurants,

2. Lost Creek Safari

1200 W 80th St, Stillwater, OK 74074-8284 +1 405-707-0403
Excellent
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5 based on 75 reviews

Lost Creek Safari

We are open the FIRST two weekends of the month from 11-5 NO RESERVATIONS required on those days. The remainder of the month we are "BY RESERVATIONS ONLY". We are a walk through zoo. We give a guided tour of our facility two times per day. Admission is $5 per person. We also sale feed cups that are $5. When you purchase a feed cup you will be able to feed the Ring-tailed lemurs, camel, ostrich, deer, emu and zebra. We also offer private parties. Contact us for pricing. Contact us in advance for a reservation.

Reviewed By Carol L - Edmond, Oklahoma

I went with my grandson's school trip and hadn't ever heard of the place..It was such a great place with over 100 animals..up close and personal..you can feed them or just sit around and watch their antics. I liked watching the lemurs the most but...MoreThank you for taking the time to write such a nice review! We appreciate it very much. It's people like you that make all the work worth while.

3. The Botanic Garden

W Virginia Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 +1 405-744-6460
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

The Botanic Garden

Reviewed By Leslie M

The Botanic Garden is a wonderful place to take a walk and relax. The different themed gardens provide a variety of experiences and looks. It's very educational if you like to learn about gardening and plants, as well. For example, before going to the Botanic Garden, I didn't know that many plants won't grow under or near walnut trees. The Botanic Garden had beds planted to demonstrate what plants will do well near walnuts. I have many walnuts in my yard, so this was very helpful to me.

Also, I love the addition of the model trains!

4. Boomer Lake Park

North Washington & Lake Dr., Stillwater, OK 74075
Excellent
60%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Boomer Lake Park

Reviewed By Janice M - Stillwater, Oklahoma

The new splash pad is very nice and popular on these hot Oklahoma days. Clean, friendly people, and safe. The walking/bike path is a little over 3 miles. Nice concrete with wooden bridges over parts of the lake. Clean restrooms on East and west sides.

5. Oklahoma Wondertorium

308 W Franklin Ave, Stillwater, OK 74075-3522 +1 405-533-3333
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Oklahoma Wondertorium

Enjoy memory-making experiences and engage children in creative, developmental play at Oklahoma's newest children's museum, the Oklahoma WONDERtorium in Stillwater. The WONDERtorium offers 14 hands-on, interactive exhibits and playscapes plus special activities weekly. The facility provides 10,000 square feet of exhibit space, classrooms and party rooms, office space and a gift shop. The Generation Station Barn exhibit offers kids the opportunity to 'milk' a life-size cow and collect eggs that can then be delivered to the Generation Station Store, a replica 1900s grocery store. Children can also enjoy pure active play sending scarves and foam balls through A-Mazing Airways, splashing in the Water Play exhibit or climbing a wall, sliding down a tree slide and crawling through a fallen log in Forest Playground. The Little WONDERs exhibit offers a play area for grown-ups with children under two to interact together away from the main exhibit floor. Another popular exhibit at the Oklahoma WONDERtorium is My Medical Center, where children engage in dramatic play by dressing up and pretending to be a patient or medical staff. Patients check in with paperwork and can be taken to the doctor's office where they are measured, weighed and tested for good vision. There's a pretend surgery and recovery area, a human body with removable parts, as well as a nursery where life-like babies are cared for. A special unit block area allows children to learn cognitive skills like hand-eye coordination, spacial perception and problem-solving, as well as the Imagination Playground where children are encouraged to create structures from large foam blocks. Ruth Cavins, Executive Director of the museum, said the focus of the WONDERtorium is on children learning through play. Expounding on focus, Cavins continues, "Children's play is important to healthy brain development because it allows them to use their imaginations, solve problems and interact and cooperate with others. Our exhibits are designed to allow children to create and explore a world they can master, discovering self-confidence and the benefits of sharing and negotiating.

Reviewed By Crazyfle - Stillwater, Oklahoma

With practically no competition in the area, the Wondertorium leaves a lot to be desired. Entry fee is $7 per person, which is brutally expensive for what is offered. They have multiple small stations with different activities in varying states of disrepair. That being said, small children will enjoy the experience as long as the visits are infrequent.

6. Boone Pickens Stadium

700 W Hall of Fame Ave, Stillwater, OK 74075 +1 405-744-7714
Excellent
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Boone Pickens Stadium

Reviewed By Buzzard92 - Belton, Texas

Having spent time in Huge stadiums it is nice to have something a little smaller and more intimate. I recommend the game day experience at OSU to anyone interested in a fun college game experience. This is a very open and friendly campus with some beautiful landscaping and architecture. The school, Students and Alumni do a great job making this a fun safe experience. Coming from a Texas Aggie with arguably the best game day experience in the nation, that is saying a lot for OSU.

7. National Wrestling Hall of Fame

405 W Hall of Fame Ave, Stillwater, OK 74075-5025
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Reviewed By ccjohnson2 - grapevine, texas

After 4 years of my daughter attending OSU and passing by this museum numerous times, we finally went in. Very surprised at all the information and trophies in this museum. So much information. Who knew one of the Baldwin brothers was a wrestler. Great way to spend some time!

8. Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area

West Recreation Area: 30285 Bronco Curve, East Side: 29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK 74075 +1 405-747-8085
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area

Nestled 10 miles outside of Stillwater, OK - Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area is a quiet, family friendly lake where you can be surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna and end your day soaking up one of Oklahoma's gorgeous sunsets. Lake McMurtry offers RV and tent camping, swimming, fishing, boating, approximately 28 miles of multi-use trails for mountain biking, hiking and trail running, two 18-hole disc golf courses, kayak rentals, and watchable wildlife. Group facilities, picnic areas, outdoor grills, fire rings and restrooms are available on-site, as well as RV dump stations, fishing docks, boat ramps and a fishing house.

Reviewed By Poke_L

We started camping at McMurtry 15 yrs ago! We come here often to camp, hike, fish or kayak. It's peaceful and clean with many activities and friendly staff! We've made many family and friend memories here!We love to hear good things from our loyal visitors! Thank you for your kind words! :)

9. Iron Monk Brewery

519 S Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74074-4031 +1 405-714-2585
Excellent
74%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Iron Monk Brewery

Reviewed By Steelpoke - Enid, Oklahoma

I've been to the brewery several times, and the beer is always good. Went last Saturday afternoon after the spring football game, and service was absolutely poor. As is typical, there were three folks tending the bar, but I couldn't even get any eye contact for more than 10 minutes. Finally, one bartender asked a couple who arrived after me if they'd like something, and I just spoke up that I'd also like to be served. No apology for the oversight, no follow up to see if I wanted anything else, and no one asked if I wanted another beer as I sat there with an empty glass. As most bartenders rely on tips, they are usually very attentive and cordial, so this was a poor experience.

Maybe it had been a long day, but the two girls acted as if they didn't want to be there. I had planned to buy a couple more beers and a couple of growlers but ended up leaving the one empty glass and walking out. As I had been dropped off and my ride wasn't back, I walked nearly a mile back to Elm Street where Joe's, George's and the Garage are located. I'll try the Iron Monk again sometime, but for now, I'll go elsewhere to have a beer.

10. Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History

702 S Duncan St, Stillwater, OK 74074-4443 +1 405-377-0359
Excellent
46%
Good
27%
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4 based on 11 reviews

Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History

Reviewed By nowincolorado - Colorado Springs, CO

We were in town when they had their Civil War Quilt display. That was very interesting. The other temporary exhibits were rather small. Their permanent exhibits are just Stillwater memorabilia - that is interesting if you have family members who grew up here.

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