Stillwater Apartments and Houses For Rent

Life at Oklahoma State University

The Colvin Recreation Center is a very popular spot for students to engage in several activities with one another. There are numerous intramural sports to get involved in from archery to bowling and everything in between. At the Colvin Center, students also have access to the many indoor and outdoor fields, aquatics center, and fitness facilities where you can participate in group workouts.

Stillwater is located near several bodies of water and parks, so OSU students are no strangers to the outdoors. To escape the stresses of school and clear their heads, students head to Lake Carl Blackwell, Lake McMurtry, or Boomer Lake Park. Kayaking, swimming, biking or just walking the trails and setting up a hammock are favored pastimes.

Things To Do in Stillwater, OK

Students living in Stillwater are always finding ways to have fun in this small college town! From joining one of the hundreds of clubs, playing games in the union, and attending rowdy Cowboys sports games, it seems that nearly every student on campus is participating someway or another; staying active and getting involved is big at Oklahoma State! So grab your orange gear, tailgate a Cowboys game, toss a frisbee on the Library Lawn, or head to the Colvin Center and take advantage of this massive recreation center.

Off campus, students can conveniently walk to The Strip, a popular area just south of Oklahoma State. This street is filled with a combination of quirky shops, restaurants, bars and other fun activities for students to get into. Additionally, the city of Stillwater has a handful of unique places to explore. Some points of interest include Boomer Lake Park, The Botanic Garden, National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and Lake McMurtry.

Highlights include:

• Tailgate a Cowboys game at Boone Pickens Stadium
• Hangout on The Strip
• Bike the trails at Boomer Lake Park
• Check out the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Dining/Bars

When it’s time to take a break from studies and catch up with friends, OSU students often meet up with one another to grab a bite. Stillwater has no shortage of restaurants, so whatever those taste buds are craving, you can find it here! When the weekend hits and you’re ready for a well-deserved drink, head to one of these many favored bars or nightclubs in the area and dance the night away. Don’t forget your boots!  

Best Restaurants:

Eskimo Joe’s

Toyko Pot

Granny’s Kitchen

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Thai Loco 

Best Bars:

Tumbleweed

College Bar

The Garage Burgers and Beer

Stables

Nineteenth Hole Sports Bar