Looking for a quick summer road trip?

Ruston sights downtown, coffee mug, park

School's out for summer!

If you are itching to get away but not too far, might I suggest a few days in my sweet town of Ruston, Louisiana!

5 reasons to visit Ruston LA:

  1. Ruston recently earned the #2 spot for Best Historic Small Town and #6 for Best Small College Town in the USA TODAY 10 BEST Reader’s Choice Awards!

  2. We have the Louisiana Peach Festival coming up on June 6, 2026.

  3. You'll find other charming things to do and places to eat. We are not a big city. Come for the still, quiet, laid back life!

  4. We're getting a Buc-ee's ;)

  5. I'd love to treat you at my favorite local coffee spot!

Other nearby places my family and I love to road trip:

  • Tyler, TX

  • Hot Springs, AR

  • Gulf Shores, AL

  • Can't forget NOLA!

Hope you have a great summer! And let me know where you go for a quick getaway?