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 Best Things to Do in Ruston 

By travelguylife.com

Downtown Ruston

Ruston's downtown is a Louisiana Historic District made up of 18 lovely blocks and is managed by residents who care deeply about their city.

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Louisiana Tech University

Just a few blocks west of Ruston's centre lies Louisiana Tech University's 280-acre main campus.

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Peach Festival

Ruston's Peach Festival, which takes place in June during the height of peach season, has been held every year since 1951.

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Ruston Farmers’ Market

In a gorgeously furnished warehouse on the outskirts of the downtown area, the city's farmers' market is hosted every two weeks, a charming rite.

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Rock Island Greenway

This multi-use route and linear park has been constructed throughout Ruston in sections since the project's groundbreaking in 2016.

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Mitcham Farms

A rural area northwest of Ruston is home to the state's biggest peach orchard. Mitcham Farms was founded in 1946 and contains 120,000 trees.

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Joe Aillet Stadium

The 28,500-seat Joe Aillet Stadium, which bears the name of the head coach who led the club for 26 years between 1940 and 1966, is one of Ruston's most popular venues in the fall for sporting events.

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Lincoln Parish Park

This park is a popular location for outdoor enjoyment, located a few miles northeast of downtown Ruston.

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Ruston Artisans

With a gallery, event space, gift shop, and co-op studios all under one roof, downtown Ruston Artisans is a prominent centre for fine art in northern Louisiana.

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Dixie Center for the Arts

The Dixie Center for the Arts, a pillar of Ruston's cultural life for almost a century, began as a vaudeville stage and silent movie theatre in 1928.

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