Rolla (Missouri)

Rolla is a city in the Central Missouri region of Missouri on historic Route 66. It is home to Missouri University of Science and Technology (Formerly University of Missouri at Rolla) campus.

Understand

Rolla is a beautiful town located along I-44, with a population of about 20,000.

Get in

By car

Rolla is about 1 hour and 45 minutes to both Springfield to the west and St. Louis to the east along interstate 44. It is also along US Route 63 and historic Route 66.

By plane

The closest large commercial airport is Lambert St. Louis International Airport which is served by most US carriers. The airport is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from the city. Greyhound and USA Express have shuttles from the airport to Rolla and back or you can rent a car at the airport.

For private aircraft Rolla National Airport is about a 15 minute drive north of the city.

By bus

Rolla is served by Greyhound. The bus station is Donut King, a 24 hour donut shop. You cannot buy bus tickets here.

Get around

No public transportation exists in Rolla and a car is almost a necessity to get around. However, bicycling is a viable alternative and the town is small enough walking could be facilitated if necessary. There are a couple of taxi cab companies in town also.

• City Cab, ☎ [phone]. 
• AAA Taxi, ☎ [phone]. 
• Quality Cab Taxi Service, ☎ [phone]. 

See

• Tourism Office, 1311 Kingshighway, ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M-F 8AM-4:30PM, Sa 9AM-2PM, Su (Mar-Sep) 1PM-4PM, Su (Oct-Feb) closed.. 
• Ozark Actors Theatre, 701 N Cedar St, ☎ [phone]. Provides professional summer stock theater and winter productions. 
• Leach Theater, ☎ [phone]. Castleman Hall at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Many varied events and performances at this University theater. 
• Stubby Stonehenge. See this half-size "replica" of Stonehenge on the campus of Missouri University of Science and Technology (Formerly University of Missouri-Rolla). But, don't expect to use it as they've built buildings all around it so the horizon is no longer visible at solstice. Ooops. Free. 

Stubby Stonehenge

Do

• Parks. Have pools, tennis courts, lakes, a recreation center, and activities. 

Buy

• Mule Trading Post, US Route 66 (I-44 exit 189), ☎ [phone]. Antiques and Route 66 souvenirs. 

Eat

• Alex Pizza Place, ☎ [phone]. 122 W 8th. Incredible Local Pizza. 
• Coffee Shoppe and Restaurant, 205 W. 11th St, ☎ [phone]. 
• El Maguey, ☎ [phone]. Forum Plaza. Mexican. 
• El Rodeo, 121 HJ Dr (Behind Motomart on Kingshighway), ☎ [phone]. Best Mexican in Rolla! 
• Fortune Inn, 1901 N Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. Chinese. 
• G&D Steak House, 1060 Hwy 63 South, ☎ [phone]. 
• Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, ☎ [phone]. 1505 N Bishop. 
• Johnny's Smoke Stak, 201 W Hwy 72, ☎ [phone]. (closed as of February 2007 - reopening soon under different name) 
• Kyoto, 1002 N. Bishop Ave. Japanese. 
• La Posada Mexican Restaurant, 105 N Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. 
• Lucky House Restaurant, ☎ [phone]. 1119 Kingshighway. 
• Mandarin Garden, 212 S Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. 
• Maid Rite, 1028 Kings Highway, ☎ [phone]. Incredible Crumble Burgers. 
• Mom's Place, 704 N Pine St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Pizza Inn, ☎ [phone]. 1051 Kingshighway. 
• Prima's Mexican Best, 1034 S Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. 
• Rolla Smokehouse, On King's Highway, Great Smoked Pork.
• Saint Sidnick's Restaurant & Lounge, 2100 N Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. 
• Sawmill Cafe, 817 N Pine St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Sirloin Stockade, 1401 Martin Springs Dr, ☎ [phone]. 
• Wasabi, ☎ [phone]. 1011 King's Highway, Japanese. 
• Zeno's Motel & Steakhouse, 1621 W. Martin Springs Dr. (I-44 exit 184), ☎ [phone]. Dinners $10-20. 
• A Slice of Pie, 601 Kingshighway St Rear, ☎ [phone]. Some of the best pie you can get in the country. 

Drink

• Bruno's Pub and Grill, 2001 Forum Dr., ☎ [phone]. 
• Joe and Linda's Tater Patch, 103 Bridge School Rd, ☎ [phone]. 

Sleep

• American Motor Inn, 1810 N Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. 
• A Miner Indulgence Bed & Breakfast, 13750 Martin Springs Dr, ☎ [phone]. Two rooms, pool, hot tub, breakfast, computer access. 
• Best Western Coachlight Inn, 1403 Martin Springs Dr, ☎ [phone]. 88 units. 
• Bestway Inn, 1631 Martin Springs Dr, ☎ [phone]. 20 units. 
• Budget Deluxe Inn, 1908 N Bishop Av, ☎ [phone]. 22 units. 
• Comfort Suites, 1650 Old Wire Outer Rd, ☎ [phone]. 
• Days Inn-Rolla, ☎ [phone]. I-44, Exit 184, 1207 Kingshighway, +1-800-DAYS-INN, 38 units. 
• Drury Inn, 2006 N. Bishop Av, ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone]. 86 units. 
• Econo Lodge, 1417 Martin Springs Dr, ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone]. 60 units. 
• Hampton Inn, 2201 N. Bishop Av, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1610 Old Wire Outer Rd, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 
• Rustic Motel, 812 S. Bishop Av, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 
• Super 8, 1641 Martin Springs Drive (I-44, Exit 184), ☎ [phone]. Check-in: 3:00, check-out: 11:00. New hotel opened in 2008. Complimentary breakfast, free wireless internet access, indoor pool, fitness center. $59 - $79. 

Go next

Routes through Rolla

Springfield ← St. Robert ←	W  E	→ St. James → St. Louis
Jefferson City ← Vienna ←	N  S	→ Licking → Jonesboro
Springfield ← St. Robert ←	W  E	→ St. James → St. Louis