Ruston

Ruston in Northern Louisiana is inhabited by roughly 22,000 people.

The city is situated some 170 miles (274 kilometers) from the state capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge and about 230 miles (370 kilometers) from New Orleans.

If you like history and culture, take the family to the Louisiana Military Museum and the Bienville Depot Museum, two of the most popular museums in the Ruston area. Walk the halls, try the hands-on exhibits or just enjoy the quiet.

See what is in fashion locally and try on new outfits in the local malls and markets such as Bonnie and Clyde Trade Days and Vanity Fair Outlet Mall. Enjoy the atmosphere and browse through the shops at these popular retail hubs.

Nature lovers will want to check out Railroad Park, one of the places where visitors can spend time outdoors. Keen gardeners will enjoy this park for its charm and well-designed botanical displays.

There’s absolutely no excuse to neglect your game when travelling in Ruston; visit Trail's End Golf Course, home to the finest fairways and friendliest clubhouse in the area. Rent a set of clubs from the pro shop, see if you can hit a hole in one, then enjoy sharing stories with local and visiting golf nuts in the clubhouse bar.