If you’re looking for a brief respite into nature, look no further than Lake McMurtry Park, located about twenty minutes from the Atherton Hotel. Known as "Frontier Country’s Best Kept Secret," the park features over twenty-eight miles of multi-use trails for hiking and biking, along with two full-sized disc-golf courses, kayak rentals for visitors to paddle out onto the lake, and fishing docks.

Within the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma is a summertime favorite for locals and visitors alike: Boomer Lake. Roughly two and a half miles away from the Atherton Hotel, the lake was created as a reservoir by damming Stillwater Creek. Covering 251 scenic acres, Boomer Lake is a renowned area for outdoor fun and recreation.

For those seeking a day of adventure, there’s no better destination than Lost Creek Safari, LLC. Located just 10 minutes away from Oklahoma State University, this USDA-certified exotic animal park boasts a wide range of exciting wildlife for visitors to meet. Come for the day and see the likes of exotic mammals, beautiful birds, and more.

Stillwater, Oklahoma is a one-of-a-kind historic college town. The spirit of the American Midwest is alive and well here, and a captivating way to experience it is in the tradition of Red Dirt music.

Have you ever wondered about the rich history of The Hospitality Hub of Oklahoma State University? The historic Atherton Hotel at OSU is brimming with modern-day services, state-of-the-art amenities, and many spirited Cowboys fans. But before it came to be what it is today, many famous guests have made our hotel their Stillwater home.

Spring break is inching closer, and guests from all over will be heading to Stillwater to accompany their friends and family at OSU. With the brisk, spring air rolling in, a trip to The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State is a guaranteed delight. 

With winter chills still lingering in Stillwater, whats’s cozier then picking up some hot chocolate and heading to the student union for a free movie? Throughout February, OSU Allied Arts presents a film festival series including four incredible films that have been presented at multiple film festivals, gaining high recognition. 

After weeks of endless amounts of food and eggnog, reality kicks in once that December 31st ball drops and we’re back to the beginning of the year. Decompressing and recharging during the holidays is vital, but school is back in session here in Stillwater. 

Finals are over and families are reuniting—the holiday season is here and The Atherton Hotel has a little something for everyone. Join us on December 16th for a joyous evening of Milk and Cookies with Santa. Starting at 5:30 pm, parents can bring their little ones for snacks and snag a pic with jolly old Saint Nick!

Taking a break from tailgates? Want to fulfill your thespian desires? While staying at the Atherton Hotel at OSU, you’re just a 2-minute walk from the McKnight Center for Performing Arts, where you can enjoy shows ranging from orchestral concerts to musical theater.

If you’re in town at the end of October, get ready for some rowdy college football and frightening festivities—all in shades of orange and black! The OSU Cowboys season is heating up with
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September brings cooler temperatures and thrilling weekends with the start of Oklahoma State’s football season. Cheer on the cowboys as they square off against rival teams, including the Tulsa G
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While you’re staying at the Atherton, it’s worth getting to know the historic city of Stillwater that we call home. In addition to your walks around beautiful the OSU campus and weekend ex
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Alumni's love staying at our historic Georgian property, as we’re located in the heart of OSU, steps away from countless memories, hallowed halls and a lively college experience. For dad’s
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For the first of many years to come, the School of Global Studies and Partnerships and the OSU Alumni Association are pairing up to host an international meet-up for Oklahoma State alumni. This year&r
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April is the month when spring is in full swing, flowers begin to bloom and creativity blossoms with it. Artists from all around the Stillwater community will come together in historic downtown for a
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What better time to visit Oklahoma State’s beautiful campus than when the students are away? During the week of March 18th, the university becomes a visitor’s playground with easy access t
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Each year, several alumni and former students of Oklahoma State University are honored for their outstanding lifetime achievements with their induction into the OSU Hall of Fame. This honor, considere
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Ever been to a stock show? Well here’s your chance! On January 19th & 20th, OSU’s Block and Bridle will host their Winter Bonanza. Stockmen from across the state will gather to showcas
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Through the month of December, the Prairie Arts Center is offering various art classes centered around the holidays.

It’s hard to picture Terry Crews and not recall his hilarious performance in 2004’s White Chicks: a seemingly macho athlete wholeheartedly belting out the lyrics to Vanessa Carlton&rs
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A proud town with a rich cultural heritage, Stillwater is home to some of Oklahoma’s finest museums and galleries.

When the elegant redbrick building at 720 South Husband Street opened as a Federal Post Office in 1933, no one could have predicted that eight decades later it would be transformed into one of Oklahoma’s top venues for the exhibition of fine art. 

The dog days of summer are officially here, which means the start of Fall semester at Oklahoma State University is right around the corner.

At the Atherton Hotel, we’re all about building community. That’s why we love these long, warm days of summer, which afford our guests all sorts of opportunities to get outside and experience firsthand Stillwater’s number 1 asset, its people.

When you think of Stillwater, what’s the first sport that comes to mind? If you said football, then you have a pretty good idea of what gets us excited here at OSU. But did you also know that our town is the proud home of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum?

Life in a college town can be very exciting, and if you’re anything like us, excitement can easily and unexpectedly turn into stress. Luckily, for the rest of the month of May, you can join longtime yoga instructor Carol Bender at the OSU Botanic Garden on Wednesday evenings.

As one of the premier purveyors of the arts in Oklahoma, OSU – Stillwater is a vibrant center of musical talent. On Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 P.M., guests of the Atherton will have the chance to catch the final performance of the OSU Symphony Orchestra’s extraordinarily successful 2017/2108 season. 

With spring almost upon us, we’re sure you’re as eager as we are to hang up that winter coat and bask in the natural beauty of the great outdoors.

The Modella Art Gallery, located just five minutes from the Atherton Hotel at OSU, aims to enhance “appreciation and understanding of art through direct contact with original works of art.” This philosophy applies not only to the visual arts, but to music as well.

It can be tough to keep the little ones entertained through the chillier months of the year, when going outside to play just isn’t an option. Fortunately, the Oklahoma WONDERtorium is the perfect educational indoor playground for children up to age 12.

Throughout the month of December, downtown Stillwater hosts its annual magical Winter Wonderland every afternoon and evening, right up until January 1. Children and adults alike will be enchanted by tours of Santa’s workshop, visits from the nine flying reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, and many other festivities. 

With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, Americans from coast to coast are loosening their belts in anticipation of green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey, and of course, pumpkin pie. 

A giant of the contemporary art world, Bill Barrett is acclaimed for his innovative sculptures and paintings, which have been exhibited in galleries from New York, to Reykjavík, to Zurich, to Kyoto. Oklahoma State University is thrilled to announce that, for the next year, a half dozen of Barrett’s cutting-edge art installations will adorn select sites around campus.

Originally established as a Federal Post Office in 1933, since January 2014 this stately redbrick building in downtown Stillwater has housed the OSU Museum of Art. As one of Oklahoma’s premier institutions of fine art, the OSU Museum prides itself for being not only the primary exhibit space for Oklahoma State University’s permanent collection, but also a vibrant teaching museum that cultivates artistic aptitude among students in the greater Stillwater community. 

Though September is the last official month of summer, August 21 marks the first day of fall semester classes at Oklahoma State University here in Stillwater, and the start of a new academic year means just one thing for OSU sports fans: football. 

From now through September, downtown Stillwater hosts Fridays, Food Trucks, and Tunes on the third Friday of the month. Located less than a mile from The Atherton Hotel at OSU, this summer festival features an abundance of family-friendly fun.

In a region dominated by the powerhouse athletics of Oklahoma State University, football is probably the first thing most visitors envision when they think of Stillwater and sports. What you may not realize is that Stillwater is also home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.

If you’re anything like us, your days are pretty hectic (sometimes even when you’re on vacation), and it can be hard to unwind. Yoga has been a big help to us, and now that spring is once again in full bloom, there’s no better place to enjoy yoga than among the tranquil surroundings of the OSU Botanic Garden.

A string of exciting literary events seem to be popping up in Stillwater, and it makes a lot of sense given that April is National Poetry Month.

If you squint you might see spring coming up over the horizon.

Have a romantically funny time with twirls and laughs.

There’s a steady pulse of art and activity in Stillwater, Oklahoma.