# 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. Columbia, MO is 1 hour and 45 minutes North of Rolla. You can take US 63 from Columbia.

### 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.
You can fly into Waynesville - St. Robert Regional Airport from St Louis.

### By bus

Rolla is served by Greyhound. The bus station is Burger King at 1022 Kingshighway. You cannot buy bus tickets here.

### By train

The nearest train station is the Jefferson City Amtrak Station. From there you can rent a car. You can also take a train to St. Louis Gateway station.

## 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.
* AAA Taxi, ☏ +1 573-333-7824.
* Quality Cab Taxi Service, ☏ +1 573 426-3737.
You can take an Uber but there is usually only one or two available.

## See

* Tourism Office, 1311 Kingshighway, ☏ +1 573 364-3577, toll-free: +1-888-809-3817, fax: +1 573 364-5222, rollavc@rollachamber.org. M-F 8AM-4:30PM, Sa 9AM-2PM, Su (Mar-Sep) 1PM-4PM, Su (Oct-Feb) closed..
* Ozark Actors Theatre, 701 N Cedar St, ☏ +1 573-364-9523. Provides professional summer stock theater and winter productions.
* Leach Theater, ☏ +1 573-341-4219. 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.

## Do

* Parks. Have pools, tennis courts, lakes, a recreation center, and activities. (updated Jul 2021)

## Buy

* Mule Trading Post, US Route 66 (I-44 exit 189), ☏ +1 573 364-4711. Antiques and Route 66 souvenirs.

## Eat

* Alex Pizza Place, 122 W 8th, ☏ +1 573-364-2669. Incredible Local Pizza.
* El Maguey, 1328 Forum Dr (Forum Plaza), ☏ +1 573-368-5338. Tex-Mex platters and fajitas and margaritas.
* Los Cazadores, 121 Howard Johnson Dr (Behind Motomart on Kingshighway), ☏ +1 573 341-8137. Offerings include fajitas and margaritas.
* Mandarin Garden, 635 S Bishop Ave, ☏ +1 573-364-9610. They've got the cashew chicken and a small buffet.
* Maid Rite, 1028 Kingshighway, ☏ +1 573 364-1434. Incredible crumble burgers.
* Take a Hike Burgers and BBQ, 704 N Pine St, ☏ +1 573-426-4837. 1/2 pound burgers and bacon and stuff like that.
* NaCl + H2O, 817 N Pine St, ☏ +1 573-426-6699. Surf and turf, but especially seafood.
* Mottomo Sushi, 1011 Kingshighway, ☏ +1 573-341-1200. Japanese with bento boxes and bulgogi.
* A Slice of Pie, 634 S Bishop Ave, ☏ +1 573 364-6203. Some of the best pie you can get in the country. (updated Aug 2020)

## Drink

* Joe and Linda's Tater Patch, 103 Bridge School Rd, ☏ +1 573-368-3111.
* Giddy Goat Coffee House, 704 N Bishop Ave #2, ☏ +1 573-368-4141. Eclectic atmosphere with art and decor and steamed milk in your coffee.

## Sleep

* Best Western Coachlight Inn, 1403 Martin Springs Dr, ☏ +1 573-341-2511. 88 units.
* Budget Deluxe Inn, 1908 N Bishop Av, ☏ +1 573-364-4488. 22 units.
* Comfort Suites, 1650 Old Wire Outer Rd, ☏ +1 573-368-4300.
* Drury Inn, 2006 N. Bishop Av, ☏ +1 573-364-4000, toll-free: +1-800-325-8300. 86 units.
* Econo Lodge, 1417 Martin Springs Dr, ☏ +1 573-341-3130, toll-free: +1-800-553-2666. 60 units.
* Hampton Inn, 2201 N. Bishop Av, ☏ +1 573-308-1060, rolla_hampton@hilton.com.
* Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1610 Old Wire Outer Rd, ☏ +1 573-426-2900, info@hierolla.com.
* Rustic Motel, 812 S. Bishop Av, ☏ +1 573-364-6943, rustic@fidnet.com.
* Super 8, 1641 Martin Springs Drive (I-44, Exit 184), ☏ +1 573-458-5837. Check-in: 3:00, check-out: 11:00. Complimentary breakfast, free wireless internet access, indoor pool, fitness center. $59 - $79.