Rolla is a city of about 18,000 located right in the middle of Missouri. In fact, our slogan is "The Middle of Everywhere", and it's very nearly true. We're at the intersection of I-44 and US 63, halfway between St. Louis and Springfield, and an hour south of the capital Jefferson City.
Things to do in Rolla
Blue Bonnet Special' 1501 Steam Locomotive and Coach
This is one of 30, 1500 series engines that was built in 1923 for Frisco Railroad. You will find interesting facts about this train such as it has a 4,500-gallon oil burning boiler, it weighs 350,000 pounds and was deeded to the city of Rolla on June 13, 1955. Open year round and admission is free. Call 573-364-4278 for more information.
16th and Walnut Street, Rolla, MO
Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology
A historical display of the state's geological history can be seen here. You will also find a display of bones, rocks and fossils. Open year round Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Call 573-368-2100 for more information.
111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO
Historical Phelps County Courthouse
Built prior to the Civil War, it was used both as a hospital and storage space for horses' hay during those times. Open year round Call 573-364-5977 for more information.
305 W. 3rd Street, Rolla, MO
Memoryville, U.S.A.
One of the largest antique & classic automobile restoration shops in the U.S. where we currently have news commentator Paul Harvey & his wife Angel's 1938 Nash Lafayette on display. Open year round Call 573-364-1810 for more information.
2220 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, MO
Mineral Museum
You will see mineral displays from the 1904 World's Fair and donated minerals from alumni and friends. Open year round Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, admission is free Call 573-341-4616 for more information.
125 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO
Onyx Mountain Caverns
This is a National Historic Site. You will find a huge entrance room that is used for shelter by the historic Indian tribes, beautiful onyx formations 35-feet high and an underground river. Season runs year round and admission is charged. Call 573-762-3341 for more information.
12 miles West of Rolla, Rolla, MO
Ozark Actors Theatre
Ozark Actors Theatre is a professional summer stock theatre producing highly acclaimed live theatre. Nestled among the foothills and river ways of the Ozarks. Open June - August; please call for performance schedule and ticket prices. Performances are held at the Cedar Street Playhouse Call 573-364-9523 for more information.
701 N. Cedar Street, Rolla, MO
SplashZone Water Park
With a children's water playground, two giant water slides, the "world's largest" vortex and much more, SplashZone Water Park offers tons of water fun. Open May - September Call 573-364-8222 for more information.
14th and Holloway Street, Rolla, MO
The Collectables
Designed by Phyllis Parkins and made here in Rolla, these dolls are some of America's favorites. Open year round Call 573-364-7849 for more information.
2301 Old St. James Road, Rolla, MO
The Dillon House
This log house housed the first courthouse. It was built in 1857 with hand-hewn logs 18 feet in length and today is furnished with artifacts of the era. Open year round Call 573-364-1891 for more information.
3rd and Main, Rolla, MO
Treasure Hill Minis
Assembled dollhouses and dollhouse miniatures, accessories, building supplies, antiques, collectables and more. Open year round Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Call 573-341-8281 for more information.
12719 Hwy 72, Rolla, MO
U.S. Geological Survey Center
The Mid-Continent Mapping Center is a production, research and data management facility for maps and digital cartographic data products. Water Resources Division provides data and information about Missouri's water resources. Call 573-308-3850 for more information.
1400 Independence Road, Rolla, MO
UMR Experimental Mine
This limestone mine was founded in 1921; offering daily tours and exhibits old mining equipment. Open year round Monday - Friday with tours from 8am - 5pm; Call 573-341-4111 for more information.
Bridge School Road, Rolla, MO
UMR Stonehenge
This is a half-scale replica of Stonehenge created using water jet technology at the University of Missouri Rolla. Open year round with no admission fee; Call 573-341-4111 for more information.
Bishop Avenue, Rolla, MO