• Stroll through the 100-acre Botanic Garden at OSU. Taking root in 1935 as a research arboretum, the grounds feature more than 1,000 species and present a number of themed gardens, including Japanese and rock motifs. For country music fans, the Garth Brooks Topiary Hat covered in ficus is a must-see.

• Listen to the sounds of the Stillwater-cultivated tune stylings known as "Red Dirt music," described as "country music with an attitude." Musicians and songwriters take to the stage at the nearby Tumbleweed Dance Hall & Concert Arena several nights each week.

• Experience the Philbrook Museum of Art in nearby Tulsa. Located within a historic Italian Renaissance-style mansion, this outstanding cultural institution features an extensive collection of art from around the world. Among the many artists who have their work on display here are Pablo Picasso, Thomas Moran, Giovanni Bellini, and William Merritt Chase.