Home to Oklahoma State University, you are bound to see students out and about at any time of day. Although Stillwater is known most for its educational opportunities, it is also home to a variety of famous museums and a number of annual festivals and community events held throughout the year. Some of the most popular events include the Oklahoma Special Olympics’ Annual Summer Games, the Stillwater Arts Festival and the world-famous Tumbleweed Calf Fry. Stillwater is also known as the home of red dirt music, a mix of folk, country, blues and rock. There are a number of bars and pubs where many famous musicians first got their start. With a vibrant, young and musically inclined culture, there is more than just food to discover at each of these Oklahoma eateries.
The city is rich with history and you can learn about its background at the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History. The museum is dedicated to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Stillwater with exhibits about Stillwater and Payne county. Also, the Washington Irving Trail and Museum is an award-winning museum that celebrates the heritage of Payne County. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is also located in Stillwater. It features more than 600 exhibits that cover the history of the sport, from ancient Greece to present day Olympics. Go from sports to sprouts by visiting the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, which has thousands of species of flowers, shrubs, grasses and trees and even a Japanese Tea Ceremony Garden. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this Oklahoma city and there is no better way to take it all in than by staying with Choice Hotels in Stillwater. Enjoy a variety of special events or take up the opportunity to learn about the city’s sports, music and theatre influences. Booking with Choice Hotels is an excellent way to explore this college town. Reserve online now!