Ruston Event Tickets

Ruston
The Parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is the city of Ruston which was founded in 1883 and was incorporated as a town in 1884. The city is situated on the eastern border of the Ark-La-Tex. The present mayor of Ruston is Dan Hollingsworth. As reported in the 2005 U.S. census, its population reached up to the figures of 20, 667.

The town is a home to Louisiana Tech University and as of the year 2005, the official student enrollment to the university was approximately 11,710. The manufacturing of North and South Rock Railroad in 1901 encouraged further development in the region. The area since progressed remarkably.

The City of Ruston has been an active member of the National Trust for Historic Preservations Main Street Program for the last 15 years. Since the downtown culture has been successful in many other cities and towns throughout the country, the Ruston official authority is also taking notable measures to restore and maintain this area.

So far the Main Street Ruston has invested heavily to a thriving downtown and a great number of restaurants, shopping centers and beautifully restored buildings surrounding it adding to the small town charm.

Social Life
Ruston enjoys diverse social life for being a home of diverse population. Finding something to do with Louisiana Tech university is amongst the primary activities in the city. There are numerous restaurant chains, shops, and places downtown that one can visit. In addition, the new eight-screen Celebrity Theater and the new Squire Creek Country Club have contributed to increase the level of activities in the city of Ruston.

Attractions
A great number of visitors find their way to a diverse variety of eclectic attractions in Ruston every year. The town truly has something for everyone. Nestling in history and steeping in charm, the 18 Block Historic Downtown District features an attractive piece of Ruston for locals as well as outsiders alike. Numerous unique specialty retail shops, delectable restaurants as well as restored buildings, historic architecture and a striving business community c all the heart of the city their home.

The region gives you a true Louisiana treasure full of culture, fun, entertainment, history and Southern Hospitality. Many native residents have experienced town Square and the charm associated with it and many new residents are moving into the 644 residential units. You can now also have the convenience and ease of three new parking garages in Town Square.

Eddie G. Robinson Museum
Museum built in the memory of great American icon, Eddie G. Robinson, is another Lincoln Parishs attraction. As a coach of the Gambling State University Tigers, Robinson has been serving the football world for more than 50 years terrifically.

In 1985 he won the best coach title in college football history, beating Paul Bear Bryant of the University of Alabama with 324 wins. An exhibit of Eddie G. Robinson Museum can be seen at the Stadium Support Facility on the campus of Grambling State University.

Idea Place
Have you ever wished to know some of the most captivating wonders of the world? Come and explore the many attractions the Idea Place has to offer! From a fresh and salt water aquarium to a star lab planetarium, idea Place is the place to go for fun and hands-on learning. Also of interest is the 1926 model autocar truck and the amazing outdoor bayou exhibition.

Ruston Parks and Recreation
Louisianas historic sites, state parks and preservation area present you and your family with an exclusively pleasing experience of its states historical riches and natural beauty. Come hear the best of Louisianas country music, relieve a Civil Battle war, enjoy fishing championship or pitch a tent under the stars.

State Parks, State historic sites and state preservation area are open for everyone year around. Rated the best mountain bike trail in the south region is the Lincoln Parish Park. The place is truly a treasure for mountain bikers lovers. The ten-mile trail offers an exciting and a challenging course for both the beginners and advanced riders alike. The Lincoln Parish Park is surrounded by a lake filled with some of the best bass in North Louisiana and a 1.25 mile walking trail. The Park welcomes everyone to enjoy everything that it has to offer!