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Rolla (Missouri)

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Rolla [1] 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.

[edit] Get in

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Ozark Actors Theatre, 701 N Cedar St., 573-364-9523, [2].
  • Leach Theater, Castleman Hall at UMR, 573-341-6985, [3]. 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.  edit
Stubby Stonehenge
Stubby Stonehenge

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Parks[4] have pools, tennis courts, lakes, a recreation center, and activities.

[edit][add listing] Buy

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

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Alex Pizza Place, 122 W 8th, 1-573-364-2669. Incredible Local Pizza.
  • Coffee Shoppe and Restaurant, 205 W. 11th St., 1-573-368-4141.
  • El Maguey, Forum Plaza, 1-573-368-5338. Mexican.
  • El Rodeo, 121 HJ Dr. (Behind Motomart on Kingshighway), 1-573-341-8137. Best Mexican in Rolla!
  • Fortune Inn, 1901 N Bishop Av., 1-573-341-3430. Chinese.
  • G&D Steak House, 1060 Hwy 63 South, 1-573-364-2022.
  • Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 1505 N Bishop, 1-573-341-9922.
  • Johnny's Smoke Stak, 201 W Hwy 72, 1-573-364-4838. (closed as of February 2007 - reopening soon under different name)
  • Kyoto, 1002 N. Bishop Ave. Japanese.
  • La Posada Mexican Restaurant, 105 N Bishop Av., 1-573-364-1971.
  • Lucky House Restaurant, 1119 Kingshighway, 1-573-368-5535.
  • Mandarin Garden, 212 S Bishop Av., 1-573-364-9610.
  • Maid Rite, 1028 Kings Highway, (573) 364-1434. Incredible Crumble Burgers.
  • Mom's Place, 704 N Pine St., 1-573-341-2969.
  • Pizza Inn, 1051 Kingshighway, 1-573-364-4544.
  • Prima's Mexican Best, 1034 S Bishop Av., 1-573-308-1640.
  • Rolla Smokehouse, On King's Highway, Great Smoked Pork.
  • Saint Sidnick's Restaurant & Lounge, 2100 N Bishop Av., 1-573-341-3441.
  • Sawmill Cafe, 817 N Pine St., 1-573-364-8383.
  • Sirloin Stockade, 1401 Martin Springs Dr., 1-573-364-7168.
  • Wasabi, 1011 King's Highway, 1-573-341-1200, Japanese.
  • Zeno's Motel & Steakhouse, 1621 W. Martin Springs Dr. (I-44 exit 184), +1 573-364-1301, [5]. Dinners $10-20.  edit
  • A Slice of Pie, 601 Kingshighway St Rear, (573) 364-6203. Some of the best pie you can get in the country.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • American Motor Inn, 1810 N Bishop Av., 1-573-341-2555.
  • A Miner Indulgence Bed & Breakfast, 13750 Martin Springs Dr., 1-573-364-0680, [6]. Two rooms, pool, hot tub, breakfast, computer access.
  • Best Western Coachlight Inn, 1403 Martin Springs Dr., 1-573-341-2511. 88 units.
  • Bestway Inn, 1631 Martin Springs Dr., 1-573-341-2158, 20 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.
  • Days Inn-Rolla, I-44, Exit 184, 1207 Kingshighway, 1-573-341-3700, 1-800-DAYS-INN, 38 units.
  • Drury Inn, 2006 N. Bishop Av., 1-573-364-4000, 1-800-325-8300, 86 units.
  • Econo Lodge, 1417 Martin Springs Dr., 1-573-341-3130, 1-800-553-2666, 60 units.
  • Hampton Inn, 2201 N. Bishop Av., 1-573-308-1060, email: rolla_hampton@hilton.com, [7].
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1610 Old Wire Outer Rd., 1-573-426-2900, email: info@hierolla.com, [8].
  • Rustic Motel, 812 S. Bishop Av., 1-573-364-6943, email: rustic@fidnet.com, [9].
  • Super 8, 1641 Martin Springs Drive (I-44, Exit 184), 573-426-6688, [10]. checkin: 3:00; checkout: 11:00. New hotel opened in 2008. Complimentary breakfast, free wireless internet access, indoor pool, fitness center. $59 - $79.  edit

[edit] Get out

  • Bruno's Pub and Grill, 2001 Forum Dr., 1-573-308-4770.
  • Joe and Linda's Tater Patch, 103 Bridge School Rd, 1-573-368-3111.

Routes through Rolla
SpringfieldSt. Robert  W noframe E  St. JamesSt. Louis
Jefferson CityVienna  N noframe S  LickingJonesboro
SpringfieldSt. Robert  W noframe E  St. JamesSt. Louis


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