Hattiesburg is fourth largest city in the state of Mississippi. The town is centrally located less than 90 minutes from New Orleans and Mobile, the Gulf Coast and Jackson, Mississippi. Hattiesburg is full of quaint specialty shops, locally-owned restaurants and galleries featuring area artists. Best Western Hattiesburg Mississippi.
Things to do in Hattiesburg
All-American Rose Garden
Established in 1973, this beautiful garden features 750 hybrid-T and Grandiflora patented bushes. Blooming season is late spring - throughout summer. Located at the University of Southern Mississippi Campus. Call 601-266-4491 for more information.
Armed Forces Museum - Camp Shelby
The museum holds over 17,000 artifacts in its collection ranging from large military vehicles, weapons and equipment to archival materials relating to the history of Mississippi's veterans and training facilities. Located in Building 850, Camp Shelby Training Site, 12 miles south of Hattiesburg, MS. Call 601-558-2757 for more information.
Hattiesburg Arts Council Gallery
The Gallery features rotating exhibits by Mississippi artists and permanent exhibits. Located at Front Street at Forrest Street. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm. Call 601-583-6005 for more information.
Hattiesburg Historic District Driving Tour
Take this self-guided tour featuring a variety of architecture between 1884-1930. A map is available from the Hattiesburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 1 Convention Center Plaza. Call 601-268-3220 for more information.
Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park
This is one of the best small zoos in the South. A model 1/3 scale Southern Railroad train runs through the tree-shaded zoological garden. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 9am - 6pm. Located at 107 S. 17th Avenue. Call 601-545-4576 for more information.
Lucille Parker Art Gallery
This collection includes oils and watercolors by renowned Mississippi artist, Marie Hull. Pen and ink drawings, portraits and abstracts by Lucille Parker and other Mississippi artists. Operating seasonally Monday - Friday 1 - 4pm. Located at 498 Tuscan Avenue. Call 601-318-6159 for more information.
Spirit That Builds Mural
Suspended in the atrium of the Hattiesburg Public Library, you will find a 167-foot colorful mural, painted on sandblasted steel, telling us the history of Hattiesburg in pictures. Open Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm; Friday & Saturday 10am - 4pm. Located at 329 Hardy Street. Call 601-582-4461 for more information.
University of Southern Mississippi
Visit Danford Chapel and view its beautiful stained glass windows. Examine Chapel Place's 11 million year old petrified hardwood tree; tour a Victorian-era schoolhouse; stroll along Eagle Walk; picnic at Lake Byron or visit Seymours and the Hub. Located at Hwy. 49 S. to the Hardy Street intersection in Hattiesburg. Call 601-266-4491 for more information.
USM Museum of Art
Changing exhibits of major traveling shows and exhibitions of the permanent collection. You will also find an exhibition of works by Mississippi artists Valerie Jaudon and masters in addition to Contemporary sculpture and photography. Located on the University Campus and open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. Call 601-266-4972 for more information.