Ruston

Ruston, Louisiana, United States

Football season in Ruston, LA, is always a special time of year. Students, fans, alumni, and locals come together to support LaTech's Bulldogs and GSU's Tigers. Look through this story to find the best ways to spend your gameday weekend in Ruston & Lincoln Parish

1007 N Trenton St
Ruston, LA

There’s no better way to start your visit than with a hot cup of coffee and a homemade pastry from Common Goods. Conveniently located right off I-20, it is the perfect place to stop for breakfast on your way into town.

211 Parish Park Rd
Ruston, LA

You can also grab your breakfast to-go and head one of our many parks like the Lincoln Parish Park. Then enjoy biking or water activities at the pristine park, which boasts world-class bike trails, a walking path around the beautiful lake, a sandy beach, kayaking, and several fishing piers.

93 E Railroad Ave
Ruston, LA

If you’ve worked up an appetite, walk on over to the Heard Freighthouse Food Park, where you can choose from several local food trucks serving up burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, authentic Chinese food, and other specialty items. The park also features an outdoor dining area with covered picnic tables, which makes for the perfect place to dine on a nice fall afternoon.

116 W Park Ave
Ruston, LA

Ruston’s walkable historic downtown, where you’ll find unique shops, local restaurants, and several outdoor art installations to discover, including The Bulldog Project. Some of the must-visit shops include Creative Exchange, The Collective, Cotton Top Print Shop, The Fashion of Ruston, Garden Baby, Goldie Boutique, and No. 9 Books & Records.

102 N Monroe St
Ruston, LA

Go ahead and break out one of the new outfits you bought for dinner and drinks at Roma's Italian Bistro. Also be sure to check our calendar of events to see what's happening that weekend, including any home game weekend celebrations. Tech will also have 2 pep rallies downtown on these Fridays: September 20th and November 8th.

220 E Mississippi Ave
Ruston, LA

The best way to start a Saturday morning is at the Ruston Farmers Market. This open-air market features fresh produce, meats, eggs, honey, jams, salsas, baked goods, and other locally-made items. You can even fuel up with coffee and breakfast options from area vendors. The market is open year-round every Saturday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

109 E Park Ave
Ruston, LA

For lunch, head over to Ponchatoulas, a staple of Downtown Ruston. This Louisiana Tech alumni-owned restaurant offers Cajun classics and southern specialties in a family-friendly atmosphere.

110 W Park Ave
Ruston, LA

We recommend hanging around downtown to shop and grab a bite to eat before the game. If you need a last-minute game-day outfit, be sure to swing by FanBase for all your official Louisiana Tech merch.

1450 W Alabama Ave
Ruston, LA

Avoid game-day traffic and stadium lots by staying parked downtown and taking advantage of the Tech Trolley. It picks up at Railroad Park, stops by the W. Mississippi lot on campus, and then drops off at the stadium for tailgating activities and the game. This shuttle runs continuously each hour, completely free of charge. Get to the stadium early for tailgating in Bulldog Village, an experience you must not miss during game days in Ruston. No tickets? No problem! There are plenty of places in the area to kick back and watch the game. Eat, drink, and enjoy the game from the comfort of your favorite Ruston restaurant.

102 N Homer St
Ruston, LA

After cheering on the Bulldogs, catch the Tech Trolley back to downtown, where the game day fun continues. Dawg House Sports Grill and White Lightnin' are both great options for post-game snacks and drinks. For continued football watching, we suggest grabbing a table at Dawg House.

Ruston

Ruston, Louisiana, United States

Check out the link for our full loyal blue weekend guide and recommendations on how to spend you Sunday in Ruston after a gameday!