Stillwater

Getting there

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.

Getting around

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 6:20AM to 7:15PM. Then the system operates a reduced route from 7:00PM to 10:30PM. 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 some 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

See

1 The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University (The OSU Botanic Garden), 3300 W 6th ave, ☏ +1 405 744-5404. Dawn-dusk. OSU's Botanic garden demonstrates gardening techniques and beautiful landscapes for all ages. free. (updated Feb 2018) 2 Oklahoma State University (OSU), 401 Whitehurst, ☏ +1 405 744-5000. 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 3 National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, 405 West Hall of Fame Avenue, ☏ +1 405 377-5243, [email protected]. M-F 9AM to 4:30PM, Saturday 10AM to 2PM. $7. (updated Feb 2018) 4 Sheerar Museum, 702 S Duncan, ☏ +1 405 377-0359. Tu-F 11AM-5PM, Sa Su 1-4PM. Stillwater's an Payne Count's History Museum Admission by donation. (updated Feb 2018) 5 Oklahoma State University Museum of Art (Postal Plaza), 720 S Husband Street, ☏ +1 405 744-2780, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM, Th 11AM-7PM. Formerly a post office, this museum opened in 2014 and shows internationally recognized exhibits. Free. (updated Feb 2018) 6 Boomer Lake Park. Largest park in town with a 3-mile (5-km) paved path around a lake. (updated Nov 2020)

Do

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, 224 S Hester St, ☏ +1 405 744-9999, [email protected]. Tickets are available. (updated Jun 2019) 1 Oklahoma State University - Athletics, 398 W. Hall of Fame Avenue, toll-free: +1 877-ALL-4-OSU (255-4-678), [email protected]. 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. (updated Jun 2019) 2 Lake McMurtry - East, 30285 Bronco Rd, ☏ +1 405 533-1831, ​[email protected]. Offers tent and RV camping, swimming, boating, rent kayaks and 28 miles of multi-use trails. 18 hole disc golf and plenty of wildlife. $6 Daily Use Permit per vehicle. $10 Tent Campsites. $15 Primitive / Gated Campsites. $25 RV Capsites.. (updated Jun 2019) 3 Lake McMurtry - West, ☏ +1 405 747 8085. (updated Jun 2019) 4 Lake Carl Blackwell, ☏ +1 405-372-5157. Offers equestrian and mountain biking trails, swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, and camping options. Owned and operated by OSU. $5 general admission/equestrian trails. $8 boating. $10 personal watercraft. (updated Jun 2019)

Buy

University Store, OSU Student Union, ☏ +1 405-744-5237. M-Th 8AM-6PM, F 8AM-5PM. Find books and official OSU Cowboy (Pokes) memorabilia. Eskimo Joe's Clothes World, 507 W Elm Ave, ☏ +1 405-624-3249. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-8PM. Located just to the west of the restaurant, is the place to buy a Joe's shirt and other memoribilia.

Eat

1 Eskimo Joe's, 501 W. Elm, ☏ +1 405 372-8896. M Tu 11AM-10PM, W-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-9PM. 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. 2 Mexico Joe's, 311 E Hall of Fame, ☏ +1 405-372-1169. Sister restaurant to Eskimo Joe's. 3 Freddie Paul's Steakhouse, 1707 E 6th Ave, ☏ +1 405-377-8777. 4 Hideaway Pizza, 230 S Knoblock, ☏ +1 405 372-4777. M Tu 11AM–9:30PM; W-Su 11AM–10PM. Oklahoma's oldest pizzeria, founded in 1957. In 1977, the board game Pente, a variation on a traditional Japanese game, was invented here. Popular place for locals and visitors with coffee shop inside. If you can't decide on the best pizza, go for the special, which has a different topping on each slice. (updated Oct 2020) 5 Bad Brad's BBQ, 3317 E 6th, ☏ +1 405-377-4141. M-Th 11AM - 8:30PM, F Sa 11AM - 9PM. Great barbecue on the west side of Stillwater 6 El Tapatio, 825 S Perkins Rd, ☏ +1 405-533-2064. 11AM-9PM. 7 Chico's Mexican Grill and Cantina, 1711 N Boomer, ☏ +1 405-338-9227. Su-M & W-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM. 8 Red Rock Bakery & Deli, 910 N Boomer Rd, ☏ +1 405-377-3633. Su-Th 6AM - 8PM, F-Sa 6AM - 9PM 9 Tokyo Pot, 108 W 10th Ave, ☏ +1 405-372-8898. 6-8:30PM. 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. 10 Sushi House, 1409 S Western, ☏ +1 405-533-3399, [email protected]. M-Th 11AM - 2:30PM, 5-9PM; F 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10PM; Sa noon-10PM. 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. 11 Coney Island, 223 S Washington, ☏ +1 405 743-1262, [email protected]. M-W 11AM - 9PM, Th-Sa 11AM - 2:30AM. Cheap hot dogs and burgers, a favorite for college students to visit between bars. 12 Shortcakes, 219 N Main St (Main Street and Hall of