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Welcome to Orange Country - OSU Visitors Guide
February 27, 2009 | General
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The home of Oklahoma State University is Stillwater, Oklahoma. Located in north central Oklahoma, and easy drives from Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City and Dallas, Stillwater provides college-town atmosphere with big-city access.
As the northernmost school in the Big 12's South Division, Oklahoma State is the most centrally located campus in the Big 12 Conference. And because of its location, OSU arguably has the league's easiest road trips for both its teams and fans.
Stillwater is a rapidly growing city of 42,000 and is near the geographic center of the United States. Often called Oklahoma's premier education community, Stillwater is the home of some of the region's finest education and training institutions, including Oklahoma State University, Meridian Technology Center, Northern Oklahoma College/OSU Gateway, and one of the nation's top rated .
With such a strong commitment to education, it's easy to see why Stillwater's educational attainment is among the highest in the nation, with 48 percent of its residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
The city is the micropolitan anchor for the state's technology triangle that includes Oklahoma City and Tulsa, each an hour drive away and connected by a great system of interstate quality highways.
The “college town” atmosphere lends itself to a variety of recreational opportunities. Year-round arts and cultural events appeal to many different audiences and feature music, dance, theater, festivals, lectures, and concerts. A youthful community demands the best in fitness centers, spas, parks and recreational opportunities.
And for the outdoor enthusiast, nearby lakes provide a quiet respite at the city's edge, sparkling in 234 days of annual sunshine.
After a day of work or play, residents and visitors often relax in one of the many restaurants or night spots that offer everything from barbecue to fine dining, and blues to bluegrass. Stillwater's retail districts feature a unique shopping experience where you'll fi nd museums, galleries, and shops with personality. OSU athletic events attract more than 600,000 fans to Stillwater annually.
OSU has been called the “University of Golf,” and the five-star , home of the 10-time national champion Cowboy golf team and perennial top-10 women's program, ranks with such well-known courses as Pebble Beach. It's one of several public and private courses that prompted Golf Digest to call the Stillwater area among the “Top 10 Places in America to retire and play golf.”
Stillwater is one of America's safest cities, with a crime rate far below the U.S. average. Security also comes in the form of great health care services, centered around Stillwater Medical Center's state of the art facilities. And with a cost of living that averages more than 10 percent below the U.S. average, the dollar buys more.
Whether you're here for a short time or a lifetime, you'll want to stake your claim in one of America's great university cities... Stillwater, Oklahoma!
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With the outskirts of Oklahoma City just over 40 minutes from Stillwater, the capital city of Oklahoma is the backyard for those who live in Stillwater.
Tourism is taking off in Oklahoma City! Legendary attractions like the and the . World-class equine action at racetrack. Wild adventures at the . The authentic sights, sounds and flavor of the Old West in . Oklahoma City is home to over 50 great attractions and activities, 12,000 hotel rooms, and a million friendly people who wouldn't live anywhere else.
Oklahoma City's historic district is home to an array of restaurants and clubs, making it the state's biggest and best entertainment district complete with the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and a beautiful mile-long canal. Take a scenic tour on the Bricktown Water Taxi or ride the New Century Trolley. This is one Oklahoma City hotspot you won't want to miss!
In addition to being the home of the Pacific Coast League's (MiLB AAA), AT&T Bricktown Ballpark has hosted more Big 12 baseball tournaments than any other venue. “The Brick” is also the annual host of two games in the Bedlam Baseball Series.
Oklahoma City's Ford Center is the annual home of the , the oldest basketball classic in the world. The and hosted the Big 12 men's and women's basketball tournaments in 2007 and will do so again in 2009. The Ford Center is set to undergo an ambitious $121.6 million renovation project to turn the arena into a top-tier NBA venue.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Ford Center hosted the and quickly earned the reputation of being one of the most spirited facilities in the NBA. The NBA returned to Oklahoma City in 2008, this time on a permanent basis, with the Ford Center becoming the new home of the . Two of the Thunder's cornerstones should be very familiar to Cowboy fans; 2007 Big 12 Player of the Year and Oklahoma State Cowboy legend .
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What began as Tulsee Town in 1836 is today the second largest city in Oklahoma. After the discovery of oil in 1901, Tulsa became known as the Oil Capital of the World.
Tulsa is a city that surprises visitors with a feeling that is southern, eastern and western all at once. It is home to art deco treasures and nationally renowned museums.
Experience Tulsa's cosmopolitan flavor at the same time as you delight in its small-town friendliness. It's big enough to have everything you need, but small enough to make you feel right at home.
In Tulsa you will find cowboys and classical ballet. Art Deco and Arena football, rodeos, religion, and rolling hills. A visit to Tulsa is a great getaway to experience a delightful mix of rich culture, colorful history, terrific shopping, and lively nightlife.
When the sun goes down in Tulsa, you can live it up almost any way you like. Try a night at the opera, or hit trendy eateries in the and Brady District. Get lucky at bingo or the horse races, yuk it up at a comedy club, cheer on a ball team, ride a roller coaster, feast at a four-star restaurant, or get messy at a barbecue joint. In nearby , the stands as a center of enlightening exhibits, educational programs and up-close encounters with aquatic life. The choices are endless, and whatever you do you'll have the time of your life.
Tulsa, located an hour from Stillwater, is also the gateway to Green Country, northeastern Oklahoma's playground of lakes, rivers, forests and fun.
Tulsa is home of the Texas League's (MiLB AA), an affiliate of the National League . is the largest ballpark in AA baseball, and is the traditional home of the Friday night game of the 3-game Bedlam baseball series. Drillers Stadium is slated to be replaced by , a new 6,000-seat ballpark at a cost of $60 million by 2010.
Certainly not to be forgotten is Tulsa's beautiful new , located in the northwest corner of downtown. The BOK Center was opened in 2008, and serves as the home of Tulsa Oilers and Tulsa Talons, as well as numerous music concerts and other events.
