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Things To Do and Places to Eat
Hattiesburg
While in Hattiesburg you have the opportunity to walk around The University of Southern Miss's beautiful campus, visit the newly renovated Hattiesburg Zoo, enjoy the numerous walking trails around the city such as the 41 mile LongLeaf Trace trail that goes through Southern's campus, visit Downtown museums, stores, and restaurants including our famous Lucky Rabbit warehouse, or have a stellar time at the Hattiesburg escape room!
Our Favorite Hattiesburg Local Restaurants
Waffle House, Breakfast - 4406 Hardy Street The Midtowner, Breakfast - 3000 Hardy Street Glory Bound, Greek - 6174 Old Highway 49 Jutamas Thai Restaurant - 6156 US 98 Crescent City, Cajun/Southern - 3810 Hardy Street Chesterfield's, Southern - 4646 Hardy Street Trattoria Pizzaria - 128 E. Front Street China Buffet and Sushi Bar - 4600 Hardy Street Rock and Roll Sushi - 3002 Hardy Street Suite #110 Tabella's, Italian - 3720 Hardy Street #23A Ed's Burger Joint, American - 3800 Hardy Street Mugshots, American - 204 N 40th Avenue Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, American - 4400 Hardy Street
Laurel
Laurel, Mississippi is 30 miles north of Hattiesburg and is the home to the HGTV favorite show "Home Town." You can visit the Mercantile, Scotsman General Store and Woodshop, The Scent Library, and Pearl's Diner straight from the show!
Gulfport / Biloxi
Gulfport and Biloxi reside on the Mississippi Gulf Coast 65 miles south of Hattiesburg. Here, you can see the ocean, walk in the sand, visit the aquarium, drive along the coast and look at the majestic houses rising 20 feet above you, see water markers of past hurricanes, and walk through the casinos/hotels. There is a Ferris Wheel, Top Golf, and other carnival like activities in Biloxi that stretch from the Beau Rivage Casino to Margaritaville. There is a mall as well as many local southern seafood places along the coast.
New Orleans
New Orleans is 110 miles south of Hattiesburg. Visit the French Quarter to get the true southern experience! From the food to walking Jackson Square in front of Saint Louis Cathedral to seeing all the local artists, musicians, and dancers, New Orleans is a fantastic time! You can sign up for tours from historical sites and history of the city to vampires, witches, and voodoo tours including mausoleums. There are many museums, Mardi Gras stores, bars, escape rooms, restaurants, and more bars throughout the French Quarter; You definitely won't be bored! Don't forget your beignets from Café Du Monde!