Experience Ruston Blog

Ruston, LA Named One of the Best Historic Small Towns in America

Experience Ruston is excited to share that Ruston, Louisiana is a winner of the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award for Best Historic Small Town. This recognition was announced by USA TODAY on April 10 at 11:00 a.m. CST after four weeks of voting took place from March 4-April 1. [...]

Spring in Lincoln Parish: 5 Must-Do Activities

Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by exploring the vibrant community of Ruston, Louisiana? From cultural events to outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here are five activities to add to your spring bucket list: 1. Experience the Outdoors Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the weather at one of our many parks in [...]

Discover Everything Great About the 318

Join us for a week of celebrating everything great about the 318! North Louisiana is a special place rich in culture and hospitality, which has made the area an ideal destination for visitors who are looking to discover beautiful scenery, bold flavors, and unique experiences.  As tourism to Ruston & Lincoln Parish continues to increase, so does its positive impacts. 318 Week is [...]

Strong Year Reported for Tourism in Lincoln Parish

Ruston, LA (March 11, 2024) - The Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau (Experience Ruston) is pleased to share that 2023 was a strong year for tourism in Lincoln Parish.  Based on proprietary visitor intelligenc [...]

How to Celebrate 318 Day in Ruston, La

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Here in Louisiana, we are happy for any excuse to celebrate our area's culture and vibrancy. In recent years, March 18 has lovingly been claimed as "318 Day." A day to explore and celebrate all the things that make the 318 area (code) special. In celebration of 318 Day, we are highlighting some of our favorite things to eat, see, and do in our favorite part of the 318: Lincoln Pa [...]