Rolla (Missouri)

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

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.

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

• AAA Taxi

• Quality Cab Taxi Service

• Tourism Office

  address: 1311 Kingshighway

• Ozark Actors Theatre

  address: 701 N Cedar St
  Provides professional summer stock theater and winter productions.

• Leach TheaterCastleman Hall at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Many varied events and performances at this University theater.

• Stubby StonehengeSee 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.

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

• Mule Trading Post

  address: US Route 66 (I-44 exit 189)
  Antiques and Route 66 souvenirs.

• Alex Pizza Place

  phone: +1 573-364-2669
  122 W 8th. Incredible Local Pizza.

• Coffee Shoppe and Restaurant

  address: 205 W. 11th St

• El Maguey

  phone: +1 573-368-5338
  Forum Plaza. Mexican.

• El Rodeo

  address: 121 HJ Dr
  Best Mexican in Rolla!

• Fortune Inn

  address: 1901 N Bishop Av
  Chinese.

• G&D Steak House

  phone: +1 573-364-2022
  address: 1060 Hwy 63 South

• Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

  phone: +1 573-341-9922
  1505 N Bishop.

• Johnny's Smoke Stak

  phone: +1 573-364-4838
  address: 201 W Hwy 72
  (closed as of February 2007 - reopening soon under different name)

• Kyoto

  address: 1002 N. Bishop Ave
  Japanese.

• La Posada Mexican Restaurant

  address: 105 N Bishop Av

• Lucky House Restaurant

  phone: +1 573-368-5535
  1119 Kingshighway.

• Mandarin Garden

  address: 212 S Bishop Av

• Maid Rite

  address: 1028 Kings Highway
  Incredible Crumble Burgers.

• Mom's Place

  address: 704 N Pine St

• Pizza Inn

  phone: +1 573-364-4544
  1051 Kingshighway.

• Prima's Mexican Best

  address: 1034 S Bishop Av
• Rolla Smokehouse, On King's Highway, Great Smoked Pork.

• Saint Sidnick's Restaurant & Lounge

  address: 2100 N Bishop Av

• Sawmill Cafe

  address: 817 N Pine St

• Sirloin Stockade

  address: 1401 Martin Springs Dr

• Wasabi

  phone: +1 573-341-1200
  1011 King's Highway, Japanese.

• Zeno's Motel & Steakhouse

  address: 1621 W. Martin Springs Dr. (I-44 exit 184)

• A Slice of Pie

  address: 601 Kingshighway St Rear
  Some of the best pie you can get in the country.

• Bruno's Pub and Grill

  phone: +1 573-308-4770
  address: 2001 Forum Dr.

• Joe and Linda's Tater Patch

  phone: +1 573-368-3111
  address: 103 Bridge School Rd

• American Motor Inn

  address: 1810 N Bishop Av

• A Miner Indulgence Bed & Breakfast

  address: 13750 Martin Springs Dr
  Two rooms, pool, hot tub, breakfast, computer access.

• Best Western Coachlight Inn

  address: 1403 Martin Springs Dr
  88 units.

• Bestway Inn

  address: 1631 Martin Springs Dr
  20 units.

• Budget Deluxe Inn

  address: 1908 N Bishop Av
  22 units.

• Comfort Suites

  address: 1650 Old Wire Outer Rd

• Days Inn-Rolla

  phone: +1 573-341-3700
  I-44, Exit 184, 1207 Kingshighway, +1-800-DAYS-INN, 38 units.

• Drury Inn

  phone: +1 573-364-4000
  address: 2006 N. Bishop Av
  86 units.

• Econo Lodge

  phone: +1 573-341-3130
  address: 1417 Martin Springs Dr
  60 units.

• Hampton Inn

  address: 2201 N. Bishop Av

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  address: 1610 Old Wire Outer Rd

• Rustic Motel

  address: 812 S. Bishop Av

• Super 8

  address: 1641 Martin Springs Drive
  New hotel opened in 2008. Complimentary breakfast, free wireless internet access, indoor pool, fitness center.