- Our list of the best things to do in Ruston, Louisiana, features the top 9 nearby activities — including 4 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ruston, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Ruston, LA , followed by 1 popular activity in the nearby city of West Monroe
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At The Trial Bar, visitors can enjoy live entertainment from underground bands and local musicians, or join in as part of the entertainment on karaoke nights. The venue has a small stage for performances and a general admission standing area.
30.3 Miles
Enoch's Irish Pub & Cafe is a cafe, pub, and live music venue where bands can often be seen on the patio. They serve dozens of beers, ciders and other drinks and have many daily specials like happy hours.
30.4 Miles
Monroe's Downtown RiverMarket is a large French-style market that features a wide variety of vendors, including artisans, craftspeople, farmers, and others. The market also features live performances and an array of special events.
30.7 Miles
In addition to a large display of visual arts, Maur Museum of Art offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and lectures for both adults and children of all ages.
30.8 Miles
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401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71210
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As a concert venue, W L Jack Howard Theatre features a mix of live entertainment from touring acts, including musicals and comedy shows. The theater is known for hosting the annual Miss Louisiana pageant.
31.1 Miles
African American Museum provides patrons with current and historic information displaying the antiquity of the nation's African American population. The museum provides archives of significant African American achievement as well as an art gallery that showcases local African American artwork.
31.6 Miles
The Minhas Micro Distillery offers daily tours of their craft distillery. Learn about moonshine, horchata, white whiskey, and gin on the tour, or visit their gift-shop to see the craft spirits offerings currently in production.
31.8 Miles
The Twin City Ballet Co is a ballet company that offers year round performances and classes. They provide three productions a year and also host an annual 10 day Summer Dance Intensive Workshop.
31.8 Miles
On the main stage, Strauss Theatre Center shows a mix of productions ranging from comedies to Broadway musicals. The center also hosts dinner theater events based on murder mysteries that include audience participation.
31.9 Miles
A fun-boat leads the children in the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. It was opened in 1923 and besides the wild animals also has a petting zoo for children.