Play
Attractions
African American Military History MuseumDowntown Hattiesburg
305 East 6th Street
Phone: 601.450.1942
The all new African American Military History Museum is located inside America’s only remaining, original African American USO Club. This landmark building contains more than 150 years of African American military history including hundreds of artifacts, photos and tributes to the history of African Americans who served this nation in the Armed Forces.
Web Site: Goto African American Military History Museum Website
Phone: 601.450.1942
The all new African American Military History Museum is located inside America’s only remaining, original African American USO Club. This landmark building contains more than 150 years of African American military history including hundreds of artifacts, photos and tributes to the history of African Americans who served this nation in the Armed Forces.
Web Site: Goto African American Military History Museum Website
All-American Rose GardenLocated at the University of Southern Mississippi
USM Campus - Hardy Street entrance
Phone: 601.266.4491
This garden features 750 hybrid-T and Grandiflora patented rose bushes. Open year-round, blooming season is late spring and summer. Free admission.
Phone: 601.266.4491
This garden features 750 hybrid-T and Grandiflora patented rose bushes. Open year-round, blooming season is late spring and summer. Free admission.
Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby
12 miles South of Hattiesburg on Hwy. 49
Phone: 601.558.2757
This museum houses memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. More than 6,100 items from all branches of the military are displayed. Free admission.
Web Site: Goto Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby Website
Phone: 601.558.2757
This museum houses memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. More than 6,100 items from all branches of the military are displayed. Free admission.
Web Site: Goto Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby Website
Burkett's Roller Rink
1006 South Main
Phone: 601.584.8561
For kids and adults alike, this small-town skating rink will offer a whole load of family fun.
Phone: 601.584.8561
For kids and adults alike, this small-town skating rink will offer a whole load of family fun.
Champion Lanes
1900 N. 31st Avenue
Phone: 601.545.1455
Bring the family out to enjoy a state of the art bowling alley with a grand game room for the young at heart. Pool tables and a snack bar are also available.
Web Site: Goto Champion Lanes Website
Phone: 601.545.1455
Bring the family out to enjoy a state of the art bowling alley with a grand game room for the young at heart. Pool tables and a snack bar are also available.
Web Site: Goto Champion Lanes Website
Degrummond Children's Literature MuseumAt The University of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 601.266.4349
Visit the home of Curious George. This premier collection features more than 65,000 children's books, as well as, original work from more than 1,200 children's authors and illustrators. Open Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm. Admission is free.
Phone: 601.266.4349
Visit the home of Curious George. This premier collection features more than 65,000 children's books, as well as, original work from more than 1,200 children's authors and illustrators. Open Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm. Admission is free.
Flint Creek Water ParkPat Harrison Waterway District Waterparks
Highway 29
Phone: 601.928.3051
This waterpark features four giant waterslides, as well as 600 additional acres for fishing, swimming, water skiing, hiking and boating. Primitive camping, RV camping and cabins are also available.
Web Site: Goto Flint Creek Water Park Website
Phone: 601.928.3051
This waterpark features four giant waterslides, as well as 600 additional acres for fishing, swimming, water skiing, hiking and boating. Primitive camping, RV camping and cabins are also available.
Web Site: Goto Flint Creek Water Park Website
Hattiesburg Area Historical Society MuseumDowntown Hattiesburg
723 Main Street
Phone: 601.582.5460
Located in the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, this museum collection consists of materials donated by HAHS members and friends. The collection includes: city directories, high school annuals and composite pictures, uniforms, old photographs, furnishings, household goods, and information on homes, industries, and buildings. Visit Historic Downtown Hattiesburg and the HAHS Museum. Open Monday,Tuesday,and Thursday from 2:00pm-4:30pm or by appointment.
Web Site: Goto Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum Website
Phone: 601.582.5460
Located in the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, this museum collection consists of materials donated by HAHS members and friends. The collection includes: city directories, high school annuals and composite pictures, uniforms, old photographs, furnishings, household goods, and information on homes, industries, and buildings. Visit Historic Downtown Hattiesburg and the HAHS Museum. Open Monday,Tuesday,and Thursday from 2:00pm-4:30pm or by appointment.
Web Site: Goto Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum Website
Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park
Corner of Hardy Street and 17th Ave
Phone: 601.545.4576
Located in the heart of Hattiesburg, this 12-acre zoo is home to lemurs, llamas, macaws, monkeys, prairie dogs and tigers. Monkeys, zebras, oryx and ostrich live in the zoo's African Veldt. Visitors can ride the Kamper Park and Southern Railroad, a miniature train that runs on a half-mile track through the zoo. Nominal admission fee.
Web Site: Goto Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park Website
Phone: 601.545.4576
Located in the heart of Hattiesburg, this 12-acre zoo is home to lemurs, llamas, macaws, monkeys, prairie dogs and tigers. Monkeys, zebras, oryx and ostrich live in the zoo's African Veldt. Visitors can ride the Kamper Park and Southern Railroad, a miniature train that runs on a half-mile track through the zoo. Nominal admission fee.
Web Site: Goto Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park Website
Hub Bowling Lanes
7022 Highway 49
Phone: 601.268.2101
Hattiesburg's only bowling alley, enjoy bowling, pool tables, video games, a snack bar, and lounge.
Phone: 601.268.2101
Hattiesburg's only bowling alley, enjoy bowling, pool tables, video games, a snack bar, and lounge.
Kamper Park
Corner of Hardy Street and 17th Ave
Phone: 601.545.4576
Home of the Hattiesburg Zoo, David Anthony Tennis Complex, Exchange Club baseball fields and a walking and exercise area, this park features a covered pavilion, playgrounds and picnic areas. Open dawn to dusk. Free admission.
Phone: 601.545.4576
Home of the Hattiesburg Zoo, David Anthony Tennis Complex, Exchange Club baseball fields and a walking and exercise area, this park features a covered pavilion, playgrounds and picnic areas. Open dawn to dusk. Free admission.
Laser Mania
905 Hardy Street
Phone: 601-543-0072
Laser Mania features lazer tag and games and is fun for all ages.
Phone: 601-543-0072
Laser Mania features lazer tag and games and is fun for all ages.
Lauren Rogers Museum of ArtLaurel
5th Ave. at 7th St.
Phone: 601-649-6374
This museum is noted for its collection of English Georgian Silver, an extensive collection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and one of the finest collections of Native American baskets in the world. Collections include European and American paintings, drawings, and prints of 19th and 20th century landscape and figurative motifs. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4:45 pm, Sunday 1 pm-4 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Free admission.
Phone: 601-649-6374
This museum is noted for its collection of English Georgian Silver, an extensive collection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and one of the finest collections of Native American baskets in the world. Collections include European and American paintings, drawings, and prints of 19th and 20th century landscape and figurative motifs. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4:45 pm, Sunday 1 pm-4 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Free admission.
Library of Hattiesburg
329 Hardy St.
Phone: 601-582-4461
Recipient of the 1996 Governor's Award for the Design of Public Space and featured in Southern Living, 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 Monday-Thursday 8 am-8 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm.
Phone: 601-582-4461
Recipient of the 1996 Governor's Award for the Design of Public Space and featured in Southern Living, 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 Monday-Thursday 8 am-8 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm.
Longleaf TraceA Rails to Trails Conservancy Project
Hattiesburg to Prentiss
Phone: 601.450.7245
Enjoy biking, walking, outdoor photography, bird watching and many other outdoor activities on 39 miles of historic railway converted into a beautiful, paved, recreational, nature trail. A 23 mile equestrian trail parallels the paved trail. The Longleaf Trace is a Rails to Trails conservancy project.
Web Site: Goto Longleaf Trace Website
Phone: 601.450.7245
Enjoy biking, walking, outdoor photography, bird watching and many other outdoor activities on 39 miles of historic railway converted into a beautiful, paved, recreational, nature trail. A 23 mile equestrian trail parallels the paved trail. The Longleaf Trace is a Rails to Trails conservancy project.
Web Site: Goto Longleaf Trace Website
Lucile Parker Art GalleryAt William Carey College
Phone: 601.318.6192
The Collection consists of works in oil, pastels, pen, ink and watercolor by Ms. Parker. In addition, the Parker Collection includes eight oils and watercolors by Marie Hull. The gallery serves as a memorial and a teaching laboratory. Open Monday thru Friday, 1pm to 4pm or by appointment during the summer. Admission is free.
Phone: 601.318.6192
The Collection consists of works in oil, pastels, pen, ink and watercolor by Ms. Parker. In addition, the Parker Collection includes eight oils and watercolors by Marie Hull. The gallery serves as a memorial and a teaching laboratory. Open Monday thru Friday, 1pm to 4pm or by appointment during the summer. Admission is free.
Oak Grove Skating Rink
5272 Old Highway 11
Phone: 601-261-5330
One of the largest roller rinks in the area, take your try at speed skates or the originals, which can't be beat.
Phone: 601-261-5330
One of the largest roller rinks in the area, take your try at speed skates or the originals, which can't be beat.
Paul B. Johnson State Park
Hwy 49 South
Phone: 601.582.7721
Paul B. Johnson features a 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. A Visitors Center offers souvenirs, a game room, and a room available for meetings or banquet meals. Primitive camping, RV camping and cabins are also available. Call for fees.
Web Site: Goto Paul B. Johnson State Park Website
Phone: 601.582.7721
Paul B. Johnson features a 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. A Visitors Center offers souvenirs, a game room, and a room available for meetings or banquet meals. Primitive camping, RV camping and cabins are also available. Call for fees.
Web Site: Goto Paul B. Johnson State Park Website
Pep's Point
Off Highway 49
Phone: 601-582-8461
Pep's Point is a spring-fed lake facility offering a sandy beach,swimming, water slides, canoe and paddleboat rentals, picnic areas with cookout grills and water front camp sites. After a day of fun on the lake, head inland for miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, a refreshment center and game room with video games, ping pong and pool tables. Open 2nd week of May through 2nd week of September, seven days a week. Call for fees.
Phone: 601-582-8461
Pep's Point is a spring-fed lake facility offering a sandy beach,swimming, water slides, canoe and paddleboat rentals, picnic areas with cookout grills and water front camp sites. After a day of fun on the lake, head inland for miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, a refreshment center and game room with video games, ping pong and pool tables. Open 2nd week of May through 2nd week of September, seven days a week. Call for fees.
Petal Roller Dome
Highway 42
Phone: 601-544-6500
Enjoy birthday parties, lock-ins, and family fun at the Petal Roller Dome. Snack bar, pool tables, and video games can be found as well.
Phone: 601-544-6500
Enjoy birthday parties, lock-ins, and family fun at the Petal Roller Dome. Snack bar, pool tables, and video games can be found as well.
Saenger TheaterDowntown Hattiesburg
201 Forrest Street
Phone: 601-584-4888
The Saenger is an elegant 1,000 seat movie palace placed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Saenger was designed by famed New Orleans architect Emil Weil and renovated in 1976 to accommodate the performing arts. The theater opened on Thanksgiving Day 1929 as part of the Saenger Brother's chain of movie palaces throughout the South. A local landmark since, the Saenger has served as the site of various cultural and entertainment events, as well as the area's finest movie theater. Today, the facility serves as the venue for performing arts troupes such as Just Over The Rainbow Theatre and the Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera. The theater features its original pipe organ. Call for tours or performance information.
Web Site: Goto Saenger Theater Website
Phone: 601-584-4888
The Saenger is an elegant 1,000 seat movie palace placed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Saenger was designed by famed New Orleans architect Emil Weil and renovated in 1976 to accommodate the performing arts. The theater opened on Thanksgiving Day 1929 as part of the Saenger Brother's chain of movie palaces throughout the South. A local landmark since, the Saenger has served as the site of various cultural and entertainment events, as well as the area's finest movie theater. Today, the facility serves as the venue for performing arts troupes such as Just Over The Rainbow Theatre and the Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera. The theater features its original pipe organ. Call for tours or performance information.
Web Site: Goto Saenger Theater Website
Southern Bowling Lanes, Inc
908 South Main
Phone: 601-582-2703
A small-town bowling alley, enjoy bowling and snacks.
Phone: 601-582-2703
A small-town bowling alley, enjoy bowling and snacks.
The Grand Theatre
100 Grand Drive
Phone: 601-268-1681
Stadium seating, state of the art sound, wall to wall screens, rocking chair seats, and a specialty cafe make the Grand Theatre Hattiesburg's most up-to-date movie venue.
Web Site: Goto The Grand Theatre Website
Phone: 601-268-1681
Stadium seating, state of the art sound, wall to wall screens, rocking chair seats, and a specialty cafe make the Grand Theatre Hattiesburg's most up-to-date movie venue.
Web Site: Goto The Grand Theatre Website
USM's Museum of ArtUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 601-266-4972
The Museum at Southern Miss is composed of three exhibition galleries:the C. W. Woods Art Gallery, the Lok Exhibition Gallery and Gallery II. Since its establishment, the museum has become one of the most heavily attended museums in the state and attracts over 20,000 visitors annually. The university's Museum of Art is dedicated to presenting many of the finest art exhibitions in Mississippi. Not only do contemporary artists from around the country exhibit in the museum's galleries, but the list of historically important artists whose works have been exhibited since 1997 is long and varied.
Web Site: Goto USM's Museum of Art Website
Phone: 601-266-4972
The Museum at Southern Miss is composed of three exhibition galleries:the C. W. Woods Art Gallery, the Lok Exhibition Gallery and Gallery II. Since its establishment, the museum has become one of the most heavily attended museums in the state and attracts over 20,000 visitors annually. The university's Museum of Art is dedicated to presenting many of the finest art exhibitions in Mississippi. Not only do contemporary artists from around the country exhibit in the museum's galleries, but the list of historically important artists whose works have been exhibited since 1997 is long and varied.
Web Site: Goto USM's Museum of Art Website
Veterans Memorial ParkDowntown Hattiesburg
Downtown Hattiesburg
Phone:
This park serves as a memorial to local citizens who served or lost their lives in military service. With its fountain and green space, it is a popular gathering place for downtown events.
Phone:
This park serves as a memorial to local citizens who served or lost their lives in military service. With its fountain and green space, it is a popular gathering place for downtown events.