Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Top Blog Posts for 2016

Written by Amanda Quimby, Marketing Director 

2016 has been a great year for showcasing Ruston, LA on our blog! We're incredibly excited to be able to share our most viewed blog posts of the year! Thank you for following along with us!


1. 5 Fun Kids Activities in Ruston
Entertaining kids can be tricky business, especially when traveling. We want to make your time in Ruston, La. as family-friendly as possible, which is why we've put together a list of the top 5 kids activities to experience in Ruston & Lincoln Parish!


The 66th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is right around the corner, and we're bringing you everything you need to know about attending this year's festival on June 24-25! Peach Festival weekend is packed full of fun events to appeal to people of all ages. Live music, food, children's activities, a peach cobbler eating contest and more exciting events are on the Peach Festival agenda this year! 



3. Loyal Blue Weekends: A New Gameday Tradition
There are few things we like more than Louisiana Tech Football season here in Ruston. It’s a special and fun time when students, alumni, and locals all come together to socialize, eat great food and, most importantly, cheer on the Bulldogs. Different players and coaches have come and gone, but one thing always remains the same: Louisiana Tech fans’ loyalty. 




4. 30 Things to do in Ruston Before You Graduate
Ruston is first and foremost a college town, where students spend some of the best and most exciting years of their lives. College is a time to explore, try new things, and make memories. With this in mind, we're challenging students to get out of their dorms and experience these 30 things in Ruston before they graduate!




5. Most Share-Worthy Spots in Lincoln Parish
Between charming downtown streets, scenic views, and iconic Louisiana landmarks, Ruston & Lincoln Parish has several spots that lend themselves to being photographed and shared. Next time you find yourself in the area, be sure to snap a photo at one of these spots and share it on social media!










Full time destination marketer, part time gardener. Amanda has a love for travel and tourism, event planning and showcasing #RustonLA. She’s also very serious about coffee, cocktails, true crime novels and The Walking Dead. Follow her on Instagam to see mostly pics of food, wine and inspirational quotes. 

“Be the Leslie Knope of whatever you do.”

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Holidays Specials

Written by Amanda Quimby, Marketing Director 



It's that time of year - time for a house full of friends, family members and guests. Need some extra room? Several hotels in Ruston, LA are offering discounted rates for loved ones traveling in for the holidays!  

Comfort Inn 
$80 per night during Dec. 24-Jan. 1
Call (318) 242-0070 for reservations

Country Inn & Suites 
$95 per night during Jan. 1-Mar. 10
Spend 2 nights and get one free
Call (318) 513-9777 for reservations

Fairfield Inn & Suites 
$99 per night during Dec. 21-Jan. 1
Call (318) 251-9800 for reservations

Hampton Inn Ruston 
$99 a night during Dec. 21-Jan. 1
Call (318) 251-3090 for reservations

Sleep Inn & Suites 
$99 a night during Dec. 21-Jan. 1
Call (318) 232-1100 for reservations

For a complete list of accommodations and things to do around town, visit www.experienceruston.com!





Full time destination marketer, part time gardener. Amanda has a love for travel and tourism, event planning and showcasing #RustonLA. She’s also very serious about coffee, cocktails, true crime novels and The Walking Dead. Follow her on Instagam to see mostly pics of food, wine and inspirational quotes. 

“Be the Leslie Knope of whatever you do.”