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Historic Downtown Ruston
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The District extends North to South from Florida to Texas and East to West from Bonner to Monroe. The 18-block Historic Downtown District provides a quaint piece of Ruston for visitors and residents alike. In the heart of the city lie unique specialty retail shops and delectable restaurants as well as restored buildings, historic architecture, and a thriving business community.
 Download PDF map of the Ruston Downtown Area
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 This pedestrian delight is a true Louisiana treasure full of history, culture, fun and genuine Southern Hospitality.
Eddie G. Robinson Museum
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Lincoln Parish's new attraction honors Eddie G. Robinson, an American Icon. Robinson stood atop the football world for 56 years as the coach of the Grambling State University Tigers. In 1985 he became the winningest coach in college football history, surpassing Paul "Bear"Bryant of the University of Alabama with 324 wins. An exhibit of the museum can be seen at the Stadium Support Facility on the campus of Grambling State University. Plans are underway for an 8,000 sq.ft. facility highlighting Robinson?s success as a college football coach and a Louisiana legend.
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100 Robinson St.,
Grambling, LA (Stadium Support Facility)
(318) 274-6562
Lincoln Parish Museum
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Telling the story of Ruston, visitors can venture back in time and discover Ruston from the very beginning. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Kidd-Davis house was built in 1885, one year after the founding of Ruston. The museum is a countless collection of pictures and artifacts detailing Ruston’s over 200 year history.
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609 N. Vienna St.
Ruston, LA
(318) 251-0018
Louisiana Military Museum
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Re-live 200 years of military history and touch the lives of local heroes and unknown enemies. From the flight jacket of a local fighter ace, to the uniform of an unknown German solider, the Louisiana Military Museum is a display of war memorabilia.
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201 Memorial Dr.
Ruston, LA
(318) 251-5099
Autrey House
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Built in 1849, the Autrey House is the oldest dogtrot style home in the area and believed to be the oldest surviving structure in Lincoln Parish.
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13 miles north of Ruston, west of Dubach on Hwy 152
Ruston, LA
(318) 251-0018
Founders Home
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The Founder and first president of Grambling State University, Charles P. Adams former home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Adams served as president from 1901 to 1936 and helped to set the university on its course to become one of the most recognizable Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation.
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549 Main Street
Grambling, LA
Idea Place
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Have you ever wanted to know some of the most fascinating wonders of the world? Then come explore the many exhibits the Idea Place has to offer! From a salt and fresh water aquarium to a star lab planetarium, this is the place to go for fun hands on learning. While you’re there don’t forget to check out the 1926 model autocar truck and the amazing outdoor bayou exhibit.
www.latech.edu/ideaplace
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P.O. Box 3163
Ruston, LA
(318) 257-2866
Celebrity Theatre
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Celebrity Theatre opened in the summer of 2006. The 8 screen movie theatre features the latest movie releases. For more information on times visit the Celebrity Theatre website.
www.celebritytheatres.com
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1400 Celebrity Dr.
Ruston, LA
(318) 278-6006
North Louisiana Exhibition Center
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From rodeos to lawnmower races and everything in between, the North Louisiana Exhibition Center is a place for year-round excitement in Ruston!
www.nlec.lincolnparish.org
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165 Fairgrounds Rd.
Ruston, LA
(318) 251-5108
Lincoln Parish Park
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Rated as the best mountain bike trail in the south, Lincoln Parish Park is a treasure of residents and mountain biker’s lovers alike. The ten-mile trail offers a challenging and exciting course for not only the advanced rider, but beginners alike. Filled with RV Campsites, a 1.25 mile walking trail and a lake filled with some of the best bass in North Louisiana, we invite you to enjoy everything our one of a kind park has to offer!
www.park.lincolnparish.org
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211 Parish Park Rd.
Ruston, LA
(318) 251-5156
Ruston Farmers Market
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Come dig into spring at the Ruston Farmers Market. Vendors will have a variety of vegetable and herb plants, jams and jellies, honey, salsas, baked goods and produce all for sale. The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in the public parking lot at Monroe and Railroad Avenue in downtown Ruston. For more information visit the website at www.rustonfarmersmarket.org
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1059 Chandler Rd.
Ruston, LA
(318) 251-3479
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