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Alternative names: Founded: 1882 (142 years ago)Population: 46.8 thous.Area: 54.27 mi²Elevation: 240 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°19'30"N, 89°20'45"W
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Hattiesburg Attractions - What to See and Explore

Hattiesburg offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, Hattiesburg Zoo, Town Square Park, Eureka School. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • mississippi armed forces museum hattiesburg
    Military museum • Museum

    Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

    The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, nestled in the heart of Hattiesburg, stands as a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of American servicemen and women from all branches of the military. Located in Forrest County, Mississippi, this institution is dedicated...

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    Park-set zoo with animals and attractions

    Hattiesburg Zoo

    The Hattiesburg Zoo is a small 12-acre zoo located within Kamper Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. The zoo is operated by the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. As of 2019, the Commission's executive director was Rick Taylor.

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    31°19'27"N • 89°17'16"W

    Town Square Park

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  • eureka school hattiesburg
    Museum • Mobile-Bouie

    Eureka School

    Eureka School, located at 412 East 6th Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was constructed in 1921 as a public school for African Americans. The school was the first brick school building for black students to be built in Mississippi.

  • african american military history museum hattiesburg
    Military museum • Museum • History museum

    African American Military History Museum

    The African American Military History Museum, also known as East Sixth Street USO Building, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, opened to the public on May 23, 2009. The museum building was originally constructed in 1942 as a USO Club for African American soldiers who were stationed at Camp Shelby.

  • first presbyterian church hattiesburg
    Church

    First Presbyterian Church

    First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian congregation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, founded in 1882 by Rev. A. B. Coit. It was the first church in the town and predated Hattiesburg's own incorporation by two years.

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    31°24'32"N • 89°22'11"W

    Pep's Point Water Park & Adventures

    Watersports • Theme park • Water park

  • forrest county multipurpose center hattiesburg location map
    31°15'27"N • 89°16'35"W

    Forrest County Multipurpose Center

    The James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multipurpose Center is an arena and county fairgrounds located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It consists of many buildings including: --A 120,000-square-foot main arena with 37,800 square feet of arena floor space. It contains 2,586 permanent seats.

  • mccain library and archives hattiesburg
    Library

    McCain Library and Archives

    The McCain Library and Archives is the chief reserve library for The University of Southern Mississippi. It houses the items in Southern Mississippi's possession that are not available for checkout.

  • aubrey k lucas administration building hattiesburg
    31°19'36"N • 89°19'58"W

    Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building

    The Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building is the most prominent building on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. It is named after one of the universities more popular and longest serving Presidents, Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas.

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    31°19'25"N • 89°20'59"W

    Updown Trampoline Park Hattiesburg

    Theme park • Amusement park • Park

  • hattiesburg city hall location map
    31°19'32"N • 89°17'28"W

    Hattiesburg City Hall

    City hall • Downtown Hattiesburg

  • veterans park hattiesburg location map
    31°19'28"N • 89°17'32"W

    Veterans Park

    Park • Downtown Hattiesburg

  • beverly drive in theatre hattiesburg
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Beverly Drive-In Theatre

    Beverly Drive-In Theatre was constructed in 1948 as a cinema structure in Forrest County, Mississippi. The main screen measured 105 feet by 75 feet, and the theatre contained a paved parking area for 500 cars.

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    31°19'34"N • 89°17'26"W

    Hattiesburg Saenger Theater

    Concerts and shows • Theater

  • masonic temple hattiesburg location map
    31°19'39"N • 89°17'30"W

    Masonic Temple

    The Masonic Temple in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a historic building that was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 2003. Originally constructed as a meeting hall for Hattiesburg Lodge 397, the building was sold when the lodge moved to a new location.

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    31°19'8"N • 89°17'17"W

    Walthall School

    Walthall School, also known as Court Street School, is located at 601 Court Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It was utilized as a public school building from 1902 until 1987. The building is a contributing property to the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood District, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

  • university of southern mississippi hattiesburg
    Universities and schools

    University of Southern Mississippi

    The University of Southern Mississippi is a public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

  • kamper park hattiesburg location map
    31°19'24"N • 89°18'57"W

    Kamper Park

    Playground • Park

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Hattiesburg – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Hattiesburg, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (Laurel), Bogalusa City Hall (Bogalusa), Rogers Library and Museum (Laurel).

  • lauren rogers museum of art laurel29 milesNE
    Museum, Art museum

    Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Laurel

    Mississippi's first art museum, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is located in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. It was founded in 1923 in memory of Lauren Eastman Rogers. The building's architect was Rathbone DeBuys of New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum has an extensive collection of Native American baskets.

  • bogalusa city hall48 milesSW
    City hall

    Bogalusa City Hall, Bogalusa

    The Bogalusa City Hall, in Bogalusa in Washington Parish, Louisiana, was built in 1917. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It has a four-column Tuscan-style portico. It was designed by New Orleans architect Rathbone Debuys and built by contractor E. N. Moore.

  • rogers library and museum laurel location map
    29 milesNE
    31°41'47"N • 89°7'50"W

    Rogers Library and Museum, Laurel

    Museum

  • black creek wilderness31 milesSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area

    Black Creek Wilderness

    Black Creek Wilderness is a 5,052-acre wilderness area in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Located within the De Soto National Forest, Mississippi's largest wilderness lies in the broad valley of Black Creek, stained a deep caramel color by the tannic acid of decaying vegetation.

  • leaf river wildlife management area de soto national forest40 milesSE
    Natural attraction, Protected area

    Leaf River Wildlife Management Area, De Soto National Forest

    Leaf River Wildlife Management Area was established in 1940 out of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Located within the De Soto National Forest off Mississippi Highway 26 and east of Wiggins, Mississippi, it is composed of approximately 42,000 acres of pine forest.

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Best Time To Visit Hattiesburg

Learn when is the best time to travel to Hattiesburg weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April and May are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in February, March, June, August and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in October. Most of it rains in January and March.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Hattiesburg?

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What is the best time to visit Hattiesburg?

April and May are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in February, March, June, August and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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