Hattiesburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg

This university city in Mississippi is a great destination to experience Southern hospitality alongside picturesque walking trails and lively festivals.  

A warm welcome awaits visitors to the family-friendly Mississippi city of Hattiesburg. Discover a legacy of architecturally impressive landmarks and national military history or explore scenic countryside and a lively festival scene. Founded as a train depot in the late 1800s, today it’s famous as a university city with welcoming hospitality.

The streets of Hattiesburg’s Historic Downtown District are a good place to start your visit. They reflect an evolution from a railroad town to an energetic city. Spot historical landmarks such as the Old Federal Courthouse and Hattiesburg Train Depot. Watch live music and theatrical productions at the art deco-style Saenger Theatre. Step inside the Library of Hattiesburg to see the The Spirit That Builds mural, which depicts scenes from the city’s history.

Hattiesburg’s museums help to celebrate the city’s interesting past and American military history. See displays of antique furniture, period clothing and photography at the Hattiesburg Area Historical Society. Discover over 6,000 military artifacts at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum. Find more memorabilia from the armed forces at the African American Military History Museum.

Experience the life of an American college campus at the University of Southern Mississippi. Stroll around the All-American Rose Garden, home to numerous types of colourful hybrid roses. See rotating exhibitions of regional and international art at the university’s Museum of Art. Join over 30,000 passionate fans to watch a football game at the M.M. Roberts Stadium. 

Walk or bike through the scenic landscapes of the Longleaf Trace. This 40-mile (64-kilometre) trail travels along a former railway between Hattiesburg and Prentiss. Spot myriad birdlife, deer and raccoons or relax at the designated picnic areas. Alternatively, get close to African and South American animal species at Hattiesburg Zoo. 

Hattiesburg is less than a 2-hour drive from Jackson and New Orleans and is reached easiest by car. Public transportation is limited within the city so rent a car to get between attractions. Throughout the year Hattiesburg puts on an eclectic schedule of events. Among these are February’s Mardi Gras parade and festivals of literature, blues music and craft beer.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg
2 out of 5
105 Westover Dr, Hattiesburg, MS
The price is ₹5,834 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹5,834
₹6,418 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hattiesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Worth a stop
"An absolutely wonderful staff! The only real issue was that the shower didn’t have enough pressure to use the handheld."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59
3 out of 5
109 Lundy Ln, Hattiesburg, MS
The price is ₹8,003 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,003
₹8,804 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Hattiesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,530 reviews)
"Front desk manager was AMAZING!!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59
Wingate by Wyndham Hattiesburg
Wingate by Wyndham Hattiesburg
2.5 out of 5
123 Plaza Dr, Hattiesburg, MS
The price is ₹6,928 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹6,928
₹7,621 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hattiesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,050 reviews)
"This property was clean, updated, quiet. Very nice"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Hattiesburg
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Welcoming Hattiesburg Home < 2 Mi to Usm!
Welcoming Hattiesburg Home < 2 Mi to Usm!
3 out of 5
Hattiesburg, MS
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Hattiesburg. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions M.M. Roberts Stadium and Reed Green ...
Welcoming Hattiesburg Home < 2 Mi to Usm!
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