Rolla: Old Route 66 town with a sculpture, murals and a half-size Stonehenge replica. Below are 6 places to visit, each read on its own official or visitor-bureau page.Facts read October 30, 2026 from the pages linked beside each one. Hours and prices change; confirm before you drive. Region is our own county grouping.
- Southern OzarksRegion
- Phelps CountyCounty
- 6Places to See
- 0Place Pages Here
Why Go to Rolla
- Old Route 66 town with a sculpture, murals and a half-size Stonehenge replica. (visitrolla.com)
- City tagline is 'The Middle of Everywhere'. (rollacity.org)
- Home of Missouri S&T; its Experimental Mine hosts a Halloween haunted mine event. (visitrolla.com)
- Missouri Geological Survey's Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is here. (dnr.mo.gov)
- Area has easy access to I-44 and Highway 63. (visitrolla.com)
See and Do
| Place | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge replica | Half-size replica carved from 160 tons of granite, open since 1984. | not stated |
| Route 66 sculpture and murals | Downtown mural (10th and Pine), sculpture in Buehler Park and a visitor center centerpiece. | not stated; outdoor |
| Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology | Rock, mineral and fossil displays, 111 Fairgrounds Road. | Free; weekdays 8-4:30 when open; temporarily closed, scheduled to reopen November 2026 |
| Phelps County Historical Society | Local history society at 305 W 3rd St; CVB lists Dillon Log House, old courthouse and limestone jail under it. | April-Oct: Mon and Thu by appointment, Sat 9-4; admission not stated |
| Ole Mule Axes n' Fun | Axe throwing, food and drink in the former Mule Trading Post space, 11160 Dillon Outer Rd. | not stated |
| Audubon Trail Nature Center and city parks | CVB Outdoor Fun list names Audubon Trail Nature Center, Veterans Memorial Park, Lions Club Park and Ber Juan Park; no descriptions printed. | not stated |
A Little History
- Route 66 history: Edwin Long Hotel built 1931; Uptown Theatre opened Dec 9, 1941 and was demolished 2010; Mule Trading Post opened 1946 and moved to Rolla in 1957. (visitrolla.com)
Events in Rolla
- Hallowine & Wings Festival (Prairie Barn Winery, St. James): described as 4th annual, Saturday Oct 31, noon-5 pm (visitrolla.com)
- Haunted Mine (Missouri S&T Experimental Mine): Oct 30-31 listed (visitrolla.com)
Getting There
- Area has easy access to I-44 and Highway 63. (visitrolla.com)
- Rolla is on historic Route 66. (visitrolla.com)
- Airport code KVIH linked from city site (no detail). (rollacity.org)
Plan Your Visit
| Visitor Information | visitrolla.com |
|---|---|
| Visitor Center Address | 1311 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401 (Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center) |
| Phone | (573) 364-3577; toll-free (888) 809-3817. Hours Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 |
| Drive Times | Missouri drive times |
| Events Nearby | Southern Ozarks events |
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What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Population
- Founding history of the city
- Maramec Spring Park (403)
- Hours/prices for most listings
- Missouri S&T Experimental Mine own page not read
- Our region grouping is not an official designation.
Questions People Ask
What is Rolla, Missouri known for?
Old Route 66 town with a sculpture, murals and a half-size Stonehenge replica.
How do I get to Rolla?
Area has easy access to I-44 and Highway 63.
Where can I find visitor information for Rolla?
The visitor site we read is visitrolla.com. The address it prints is 1311 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401 (Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center).
What are the main things to see in Rolla?
Stonehenge replica, Route 66 sculpture and murals, Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology, Phelps County Historical Society are the first four on the list above.
Sources
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitrolla.com, read October 30, 2026
- dnr.mo.gov, read October 30, 2026
- phelpscountyhistoricalsociety.com, read October 30, 2026
- rollacity.org, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Rolla, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/destinations/rolla-missouri/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.