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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Stillwater, Oklahoma


TouristWire Editors

Situated in central Oklahoma, this delightful city has much to offer tourists. With a fascinating and storied past, and a variety of attractions, it is the perfect spot for a vacation getaway.

Stillwater has several attractions that would delight nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is Boomer Lake Park, home to a beautiful lake, picnic areas, and nature trails, and the Stillwater Botanic Garden, which offers occasional yoga classes.

And if you’re travelling with children, you can stop by the Lost Creek Safari to feed camels, kangaroos, and water buffalo! There’s also a large statue of Bumblebee from the popular film, Transformers, which is a fun landmark to take pictures with your kids.

Read on and discover more great things to do in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in our list below

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Stillwater, Oklahoma

17. Washington Irving Trail Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 3918 S Mehan Road Ripley OK

Tel:  405 343 3097

Web Address:   http://washingtonirvingtrailmuseum.com/

16. Sanborn Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

15. Kameoka Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: Stillwater OK

14. Boomer Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

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13. Lake McMurtry West Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (152 reviews)

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Location: 30285 Bronco Curve Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 747 8085

Web Address:   http://lakemcmurtry.org/

12. McCubbin’s Bumblebee Transformer

4.9 ★★★★★ (257 reviews)

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Location: 5104 W 6th Ave Streetillwater OK

Web Address:   http://roadsideamerica.com/story/55269

11. Couch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (326 reviews)

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Location: Stillwater OK

Tel:  405 747 8070

10. Lake McMurtry Friends

4.6 ★★★★★ (461 reviews)

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Location: 30285 Bronco Curve Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 747 8085

Web Address:   http://lakemcmurtry.org/

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9. Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar

4.7 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: 702 S Duncan Street Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 377 0359

Web Address:   https://sheerarmuseum.org/

8. Lake McMurtry

4.7 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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7. OSU Museum of Art

4.5 ★★★★★ (76 reviews)

Location: 720 S Husband Street Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 744 2780

Web Address:   http://museum.okstate.edu/

6. National Wrestling Hall Of Fame & Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

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Location: 405 W Hall of Fame Ave Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 377 5243

Web Address:   https://nwhof.org/

5. Carl Blackwell Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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4. The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University

4.8 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

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Location: 3300 W 6th St (south entrance) Stillwater OK

Tel:  405 744 4643

Web Address:   http://botanicgarden.okstate.edu/

3. Lake Carl Blackwell

4.5 ★★★★★ (256 reviews)

Location: 11000 Oklahoma 51 West Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 372 5157

Web Address:   https://lake.okstate.edu/

2. Lost Creek Safari, LLC

4.9 ★★★★★ (439 reviews)

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Location: 1200 W 80th Street Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 880 4781

Web Address:   http://lostcreeksafari.com/

1. Boomer Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,135 reviews)

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Location: 2310 E Lakeview Road Streetillwater OK

Tel:  405 747 8070

Web Address:   http://stillwater.org/page/home/community/parks-trails-open-spaces

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Stillwater, Oklahoma! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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