Hattiesburg
offers something for everyone. From shopping in the
quaint downtown shops and expansive malls, to a
wonderful museum, taking in a college football game or
going for a nature hike, Hattiesburg has what you’re
looking for.
ATTRACTIONS
Hattiesburg Zoo, at Kamper Park, corner of Hardy Street
& 17th Ave. Located in the heart of Hattiesburg, this
21-acre zoo is home to lemurs,
llamas, macaws, monkeys, prairie dogs and tigers.
Monkeys, zebras and ostrich live in the zoo’s African
Veldt. Visitors can ride the Kamper Park & Southern
Railroad, a miniature train that runs on a half-mile
track through the zoo.
For admission and membership information, visit the Zoo,
online at
Hattiesburgzoo.org or call 601.450.4Z00.
Library of Hattiesburg, 329 Hardy St., Recipient of the
1996 Governor’s Award for the Design of Public Space and
featured in Southern Living magazine, the Library is
home to a unique, circular 167-foot colorful mural with
historical and contemporary images of South Mississippi.
Titled “The Spirit that Builds,” the mural was painted
on sandblasted stainless steel by internationally
renowned artist William Baggett. Other varying exhibits
also are on display. Open Mon-Thurs 8 am - 8 pm Fri-Sat
10 am - 4 pm. (601) 582-4461.
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, 5th Ave. at 7th St.,
Laurel. This museum is noted for its collection of
English Georgian Silver, an extensive collection of
Japanese Ukiyo-o wood-block prints, and one of the
finest collections of Native American baskets in the
world. Museum hours are Tues-Sat, 10 am - 4:45 pm, Sun,
1 pm - 4 pm. closed on Mondays and major holidays. Free
admission. (601) 649-6374.
USM Museum of Art, University of Southern Mississippi
campus, features exhibits of major traveling shows, solo
and group exhibitions by professional and student
artists. Includes the Woods Gallery and the Lok
Exhibition Gallery. Open 8 am - noon and 1 pm - 5 pm
weekdays. Free admission. (601) 266-4972.
GETTING TO HATTIESBURG
By Road: Highway 49 and Interstate 59 intersection in
Hattiesburg.
By Air: Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is located
approximately 10 miles north of Hattiesburg and 23 miles
south of Laurel. The airport provides the region’s
commercial, charter and private aviation services. With
direct interstate access from both Hattiesburg and
Laurel, air travel is easy and trouble free. Travelers
can select from a number of daily departures with
connections to many U.S. cities and foreign countries.
SHOPPING & DINING
If you love to check out the shopping when you travel,
Hattiesburg has something for you, too! The Turtle Creek
Mall boasts six anchor stores and more than 78 specialty
stores. There is also the Cloverleaf Mall, occupied by
discount and outlet stores, including the famous
Hudson’s Salvage Store, for those who love to find a
good bargain. For the collector, Hattiesburg has many
fine antique and unique specialty shops, as well. After
a hard day of shopping, relax at one of the many fine
restaurants.
THE ARTS
A wonderful representation of Hattiesburg’s many
cultural opportunities, the University of Southern
Mississippi regularly features musicals, plays, concerts
and other performances. |
CAMPING,
FISHING & WATER SPORTS
Pat Harrison Waterway District Waterparks
(800) 748 9403 Outdoor recreation at several Mississippi
waterparks. Operated 24 hours a day, year round, with a
district office open 8 am - 5 pm, Mon-Fri. Reservations
recommended. Cabins are wheelchair accessible.
Flint Creek Water Park, Highway 29, Wiggins, (601)
928-3051. 600 acres for fishing, swimming, water-skiing,
hiking and boating. Visit Watertown featuring 4 giant
water slides. Primitive camping, RV camping and cabins
available.
Little Black Creek Water Park Located between Purvis and
Lumberton, off 1-59, (601) 794-2957: 600 acres for
swimming, fishing, hiking and boating. primitive
camping. RV camping and cabins available.
Paul B. Johnson State Park (G-13) Highway 49 South,
Hattiesburg, (601) 582-7721: 300-acre lake with group
facilities, nature trail, paddle boats, canoeing,
fishing and an 18 hole Disc Golf course. Picnic areas
contain double and single shelters and six large
pavilions. Visitors Center offers souvenirs, game room,
restrooms and a room available for meetings or banquet
meals. Primitive camping, RV camping and cabins
available. Call for fees.
The Longleaf Trace, a continuing “work-in-progress”,
is Mississippi’s first and to date only Rails to Trails
conversion and conservancy project. The 10 to 14 foot
wide asphalt trail winds itself 40.25 miles in length
from the Gateway at Southern Miss, its origin on the
eastern limit, to the Gateway at Prentiss, its origin on
the western limit. In addition to the 40.25 mile
multipurpose recreational trail the Longleaf Trace
consists of the gateway at Southern Miss, which serves
as the official administrative and welcome center to the
Longleaf Trace and houses a bicycle rental, repair, and
retail service, a Gateway facility at the western
terminus (Gateway at Prentiss), six restroom stations, a
tunnel underneath the 38th avenue/7th street junction
and an overpass over I-59 in western Hattiesburg. A
number of private developments and rest stops also exist
and others are being developed along the Trace. An
equestrian trail, approximately 23 miles in length, runs
parallel to the trail between the communities of Carson
and Epley. The Trace is an environmental asset and
offers your generation and future generations the
opportunity to enjoy a trip through nature’s pristine
settings and an opportunity to enjoy the splendor of
South Mississippi’s outdoors. For more information call
Trail Manager (601) 315-2453.
MAKING HATTIESBURG YOUR HOME
The Greater Hattiesburg Area offers a wide variety of
housing options to meet the needs of all residents,
suiting everyone’s taste and budget. Homes in the area
range from $80,000 to over a million dollars, allowing
for affordability for the first-time homebuyer as well
as upscale luxury for the executive lifestyle. You’ll
find all kinds of home styles here, everything from
contemporary architecture to Southern plantation style
homes with large front porches, beautiful columns and
scenic verandas.
Hattiesburg Info Resources
Area Development Partnership (ADP) - (601) 296-7500 or
800-238-4288 -
www.theadp.com
Convention & Visitors Bureau -
(601) 268-3220, 800-638-6877,
www.hattiesburg.org
Stone County Economic Development Partnership - (601)
928-5418 -
www.stonecounty.com
Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 • Phone: 601-268-3220
Toll Free: 800-638-6877
Fax: 601-268-3249 |
