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Alternative names: Population: 49 thous.Area: 30.01 mi²Elevation: 892 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°6'51"N, 97°3'32"W
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Stillwater Attractions - What to See and Explore

Stillwater offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Boone Pickens Stadium, National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Boomer Lake, Payne County Courthouse. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • boone pickens stadium stillwater
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport • Sport venue

    Boone Pickens Stadium

    Boone Pickens Stadium has been home to the Oklahoma State University Cowboys football team in rudimentary form since 1919, and as a complete stadium since 1920.

  • national wrestling hall of fame and museum stillwater
    Museum • Specialty museum

    National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

    The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum and hall of fame for amateur wrestling, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 2010, it began operating the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.

  • boomer lake stillwater
    Lake • Park

    Boomer Lake

    Boomer Lake is located in the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, and was completed in 1925. The lake, as an artificial reservoir created by damming Stillwater Creek, serves several purposes such as cooling the local power plant and providing entertainment and recreation.

  • payne county courthouse stillwater
    City hall

    Payne County Courthouse

    The Payne County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Built in 1917, it is constructed of red brick and stone. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

  • pleasant valley school stillwater
    Museum

    Pleasant Valley School

    The Pleasant Valley School building is an example of a one-room country school that was common throughout Oklahoma during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The building was built in 1899 and continued to function as a one-room school until 1941. It remains the only extant one-room, frame school building in Payne County.

  • old central stillwater
    Academic building • Museum

    Old Central

    Old Central, historically known as the College Building, is the oldest building on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Originally built in 1894, it was the first permanent building on the Oklahoma A&M campus.

  • oklahoma state university stillwater
    Universities and schools

    Oklahoma State University

    Oklahoma State University–Stillwater is a public land-grant research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU was founded in 1890 under the Morrill Act.

  • the botanic garden at oklahoma state university stillwater
    Botanical garden • Park

    The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University

    The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is a botanical garden and arboretum located just west of the Oklahoma State University campus, Stillwater, Oklahoma. It is open during business hours but also allows for access during the weekends.

  • lost creek safari stillwater
    36°1'52"N • 97°4'24"W

    Lost Creek Safari

    Zoo • Park • Outdoor activities

  • selph building stillwater
    36°6'51"N • 97°3'35"W

    Selph Building

    The Selph Building is one of the first commercial buildings to be built in the downtown area of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

  • edmon low library stillwater
    Library

    Edmon Low Library

    The Edmon Low Library is the main library of the Oklahoma State University System. It is located on the main campus of the university in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

  • morrill hall stillwater
    36°7'20"N • 97°3'60"W

    Morrill Hall

    Morrill Hall has been the home of various academic departments at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. Constructed in 1906, it originally housed the agricultural college, administrative offices and the experiment station.

  • citizens bank building stillwater
    Museum

    Citizens Bank Building

    Citizens Bank is one of the original buildings in the downtown area of Stillwater and only one of two buildings in the town with this early architectural style of the Nineteenth Century. It was constructed in 1894.

  • whitehurst hall stillwater
    36°7'19"N • 97°4'15"W

    Whitehurst Hall

    Whitehurst Hall is an administrative building at Oklahoma State University. It was built in 1926 and named after John A. Whitehurst, president of the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture from 1918 to 1926.

  • mendenhall observatory stillwater location map
    Observatories and planetariums

    Mendenhall Observatory

    The H.S. Mendenhall Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Oklahoma State University. Named after the university's first astronomer, Harrison Shepler Mendenhall, it is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States.

  • colvin center stillwater location map
    36°7'31"N • 97°4'44"W

    Colvin Center

    The Colvin Center is a student recreation center at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It offers 240,000 square feet of recreational space. The Colvin Center serves an average of 4,000 students a day.

  • james e berry house stillwater
    36°6'59"N • 97°3'44"W

    James E. Berry House

    The Berry House was constructed in 1908. It is significant both because of its association with James E.

  • walker building stillwater
    36°6'51"N • 97°3'33"W

    Walker Building

    The Walker Building is one of the original buildings in the downtown area in Stillwater. Built in 1914, it is a two-story red brick, 32 feet wide. The ground floor is 88 feet deep with a 10-foot passageway in the rear covered by a loft and a second story which is 100 feet deep.

  • william frick house stillwater
    36°6'36"N • 97°3'47"W

    William Frick House

    The William Frick House is a historic house located at 1016 South West Street in Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma.

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Things to See and Do in Stillwater by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Stillwater.

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Stillwater – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Stillwater, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Frontier City (Oklahoma City), Remington Park (Oklahoma City), Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden (Oklahoma City).

  • frontier city oklahoma city42 milesSW
    Amusement park, Theme park, Water park

    Frontier City, Oklahoma City

    Frontier City stands as a beacon of family fun and adventure in the heart of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This Western-themed amusement park, which first opened its gates to the public in 1958, has been delivering thrills and entertainment to visitors for generations.

  • remington park oklahoma city47 milesSW
    Sport venue, Sport, Horse track

    Remington Park, Oklahoma City

    Remington Park is a horse racing track and casino located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Built in 1988 by Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. it was the first world-class pari-mutuel track in Oklahoma.

  • oklahoma city zoo and botanical garden47 milesSW
    Animal park with shows and attractions

    Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, Oklahoma City

    The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District in northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The zoo covers 130 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals. It is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  • oklahoma history center oklahoma city49 milesSW
    Museum, History museum, Event space

    Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City

    The Oklahoma History Center is the history museum of the state of Oklahoma. Located on an 18-acre plot across the street from the Governor's mansion at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City, the current museum opened in 2005 and is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society.

  • national cowboy western heritage museum oklahoma city46 milesSW
    Museum, Art museum, History museum

    National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City

    The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, with more than 28,000 Western and American Indian art works and artifacts. The facility also has the world's most extensive collection of American rodeo photographs, barbed wire, saddlery, and early rodeo trophies.

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Best Time To Visit Stillwater

Learn when is the best time to travel to Stillwater weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April, May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, August and October.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January. Most of it rains in May.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Stillwater?

The top attractions to visit in Stillwater are:

What is the best time to visit Stillwater?

April, May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, August and October. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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