Written by Tori Ward, CVB Marketing/PR Assistant
Hey y’all!
So I’ve been traveling around Ruston for about a week now, and I can honestly
say that I’ve loved every single place I’ve been and person I’ve met. I’ve gone
shopping, eaten at local restaurants and even got to sneak into some LA Tech
orientation events (shhhhh!). Let me give you the rundown of my week.
Seeing as
that I just moved here, I’m still sprucing up the apartment. I was told by
several locals that I needed to visit Beehive Outlet for cute home décor. And
let me tell you, I could have stayed there all day long! Not only is the home
décor selection amazing, but it’s also super reasonably priced. Everything in
the store has a touch of southern charm that feels right at home in this sweet,
southern town.
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| Display at Beehive Outlet |
I also did
some clothes shopping, because I just can’t help it, and found some of the
cutest boutiques in downtown Ruston. All That Jazz has a very country-chic vibe
and carries a mixture of nicer brands, along with some more affordable clothing
as well. I fell in love with this precious romper there that I’m still thinking
about going back to get. I also stopped into Patton’s Downtown, which is an
adorable store that has a charming, southern atmosphere. They carry southern
lifestyle and outdoor brands, along with cute clothes, bathing suits and
jewelry. This is definitely the place to stop for a cute, summer outfit or if you need to pick up a little gift for someone!
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| All That Jazz |
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| Patton's Downtown |
I don’t
know about you, but shopping has a way of working up my appetite. Next stop:
FOOD.
Ruston may
be a small town, but it is definitely not lacking in restaurants or a variety
of them. My first stop was at Log Cabin Grill and Market, and all I can say is
you must get the BBQ dip and chips, you won’t regret it. I was also super
impressed with their stocked market that had specialty meats and prepared
dished ready to go.On Tuesday, I met up with some friends who came
to visit from Shreveport, and we grabbed dinner and a movie. We had dinner at
RAW, an amazing little sushi spot in downtown Ruston that feels as though it
were uprooted from New York City and dropped in this little Louisiana town. The
atmosphere was relaxing and the food was incredible! I mean, just look at this!
YUM.
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| Inside Out Roll from RAW |
On Wednesday, I got the chance to take a tour of Ruston while orientation was in full swing at LA Tech. I saw local attractions like the Mitcham Peach Farm and Lincoln Parish Park, and learned quirky little things about Ruston from the always-delightful Travis Napper. Later that day, I thoroughly enjoyed a muffaletta for dinner and listening to a live band at Sundown Tavern. If you go to Sundown, definitely sit on the patio! It has a nice, relaxing atmosphere and it’s just downright pleasant. After dinner I went out to Dog Days of Summer, where local shops stay open late and there’s free music downtown for new students, their parents and the community. I got to witness new Bulldogs learning gameday chants and exploring the city. The takeaway from this experience: the sense of community in Ruston is unreal.
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| muffaletta from Sundown Tavern |
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| Dog Days of Summer in Downtown Ruston |
After all
that eating I needed to get a little exercise in, so I went for a run at
Hideaway Park. Hideaway is a great little spot right by campus that’s perfect
for walking, running, playing disc golf or having a picnic. It sits next to a pond, so there’s a
nice view when you’re running, and it’s super family friendly. I’m reluctant to
show you pictures, but here you go.
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| Me working up a sweat at Hideaway Park |
So, that
pretty much sums up my first week in Ruston. I really find myself loving this
town more and more every day. I still have a ton of places to explore in
Ruston, so keep following along for more of Tori’s Travels and spotlights of
local attractions. Have a peachy weekend! (Okay, that was maybe a little cheesy).
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