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Sample Itineraries

We encourage you to use the friendly and professional staff at VISITHATTIESBURG™ to help you customize a tour itinerary perfectly suited for your group's interest. From half and multiple-day itineraries to itineraries that hub-and-spoke, our knowledgeable staff has the resources and creativity needed to make your job easier and your group's experience more memorable.

HATTIE'S FAVORITE TOUR SPOTS

There are a few sites we simply must insist upon for your visit to Hattiesburg. So, take our word for it, and be sure you make time for some of Hattie's personal favorites.

Hattiesburg Visitors Center
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and an unforgettable serving of Hattiesburg's hallmark hospitality · 30 minutes suggested · FREE

The All-American Rose Garden · The University of Southern Mississippi
A favorite photo opportunity, the garden features over 750 award-winning bushes · 20 minutes suggested · FREE

The Spirit That Builds Mural
An artistic masterpiece, this 167-foot mural is a storybook history of South Mississippi · 45 minutes suggested · FREE

Historic Saenger Theater
Swing to the sounds of the theater's original 1929 Robert Morton pipe organ · 30 minutes suggested · FREE

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
An immersive and patriotic experience featuring a "live" WWI battle trench · 2 hours suggested · FREE

Hattie's History Lesson Tour
From art to architecture, Historic Downtown showcases Hattiesburg's history through a distinctively upbeat experience with a unique blend of specialty shops, locally-owned restaurants and art galleries for visitors to enjoy.
First: Hattiesburg's History told through The Spirit That Builds Mural
Next: 1920's tour of the Historic Saenger Theatre
Then: Shopping Tour of Historic Downtown
Dinner: A true fine dining experience at 206 Front, brownstone's or Walnut Circle Grill in Historic Downtown

The All-American City Tour
"Stop and smell the roses" and walk through the trenches of our WWI heroes on this All-American city tour of Hattiesburg.
First: The All-American Rose Garden at The University of Southern Mississippi
Next: A portrait of an All-American City told through The Spirit That Builds Mural
Lunch: Farmer's Market Buffet
Then: "Salute to America!" A tour of the MS Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby

Hub & Spoke Tours
Tour #1: Laurel, MS
Only 20 miles away, VISITHATTIESBURG™ can easily package an itinerary that includes some of Laurel's best kept secrets. The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art boasts more than 2,000 items in its collection and over 10,000 square feet of galleries and exhibition areas. The museum is noted for its collections of English Georgian Silver, Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and Native American baskets. To complement this cultural experience, your group can travel back in American history through an educational experience at Landrum's Country Homestead & Village.
Tour #2: Collins, MS
Also just a 20 minute drive away, VISITHATTIESBURG™ can package an itinerary including a variety of unique experiences offered in Collins, MS. From furniture making at a German Baptist village to peanut farming, groups can enjoy a pre-arranged tour that is truly unlike any other.

HATTIE'S FAVORITE LUNCH SPOTS

When it comes to food, we know our stuff, and so do the culinary experts. They say some of these local favorites are among the best in Mississippi, but we encourage you to adopt my method … and let your own palate speak for itself!

  • 206 Front · Combine an open kitchen, a creative menu and local art for a hip dining experience · fine dining
  • Bianchi's Pizzeria · Delicious gourmet pizzas prepared in an authentic Italian, wood-fired brick oven, served in a great downtown atmosphere · casual dining
  • Brownstone's · Experience New Orleans from the Cajun menu to the Bourbon Street balcony · casual dining
  • Crescent City Grill · An extensive menu featuring Robert St. John's famed corn and crab bisque · casual dining
  • Purple Parrot Café · A contemporary and sophisticated setting compliments an exquisite menu · casual dining
  • Walnut Circle Grill ·Live entertainment in the courtyard makes this Tuscan-style experience distinct · fine dining