5 Fun Indoor Things to Do in Ruston

With the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to head indoors for a fun and interactive experience. Whether you enjoy art, history, or adventure, there’s an exciting indoor activity for you in Ruston and Lincoln Parish. Check out these 5 must-visit indoor attractions:

1. Eddie G. Robinson Museum

This iconic museum is located on the campus of Grambling State University, where Coach Robinson achieved legendary status by becoming NCAA Division I football's all-time winningest coach. Sports fans especially will love the interactive exhibits and memorabilia displays.

2. Indoor Fitness

Louisiana Tech's Lambright Sports and Wellness Center offers day passes with a wealth of fitness, recreation, and entertainment. From rock climbing to bowling, weight rooms to indoor courts, and pool tables to ping pong. Lambright has endless fun and entertainment to for you to enjoy.

You can also discover a tranquil and stress free atmosphere inside Blue Sky Yoga Studio. Explore a variety of classes including yoga, Pilates, sound baths, and Salsa.

Lambright Rockwall

3. Cozy Coffee Shops

If you’re looking to get away from the cold make sure to grab your favorite book and cozy up with a warm coffee at one of Ruston's local coffee shops.
There are plenty of shops with warm and welcoming atmospheres to discover like Common Goods Co, Lula Pearl, The Depot Coffee House, and Black Rifle Coffee. Each one of these coffee houses are unique charm, offering signature drinks and fresh snacks that you’ll want to experience for yourself.

The Depot Coffee House

4. North Louisiana Military Museum

The North Louisiana Military Museum is home to an impressive collection of uniforms, weapons, flags, training gear, aircraft, and war vehicles. Not only is it a delight for history buffs, but it will also fascinate visitors of all ages with artifacts from America's conflicts during the 20th century.

5. The Dixie Theatre

Known for its bright neon sign, this historic theatre is a landmark of downtown Ruston that regularly hosts musical and theatrical performances. Throughout the year, you can also experience productions from Ruston Community Theatre on the Dixie’s stage. Check our calendar of events to see what’s happening this season at The Dixie.

Discover more fun things to do in Ruston & Lincoln Parish by checking out our full list of attractions or by downloading our Official Visitors Guide!

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Tori Davis

Tori is a Shreveport native who planted roots in the piney hills of Lincoln Parish in 2017. She has a passion for destination development and marketing and aims to spend every bit of her free time making memories with her husband and two daughters. As Director of Marketing and Communications, Tori supports the President/CEO of Experience Ruston in implementing new marketing plans and content strategies to help promote Ruston/Lincoln Parish as a premier tourist destination.

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