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Just a few fun things to do around Hattiesburg, MS!
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items Hattiesburg is in south Mississippi, less than an hour from the Gulf Coast. The small city boasts lots of opportunities for fun, and there’s are many more activities just a short drive away!
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Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
It's getting close to Spring, and this state park is an awesome place to go have a fun and affordable outdoor time!
Paul B. Johnson State Park | Mississippi Department of Wildlife ...
Heading to our Mississippi Beaches is one of our favorite activities during the spring and summer! They're usually not super crowded and the piers are lovely to hang out on.
Map of Mississippi beaches (updated for 2025) - BeachCatcher
Restaurants
Literally my favorite restaurant! It's affordable, the quality is always on point, and the servers are the friendliest around!
Rio Grande
This is such an awesome eatery in my area. I especially love the area outside in the back. The food is so good!
Glory Bound Gyro Co. - Hattiesburg, MS
This is such a fun restaurant and it is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Get the loaded fries!
Ed's Burger Joint
This is our favorite spot for date nights, but it's great for any time. Creative and tasty menus, excellent drinks, and fantastic service. Locally owned. You can't beat it!
Crescent City Grill
While is more "Baja" than Mexican, it has a fantastic menu that's very affordable. They have themed events, too, like Trivia Nights. The service is always excellent, the drinks are amazing, and the food is tasty. They're also open to special orders. ...
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Other Food & Drinks
This is such a fun coffee shop!
Equinox Coffee
It's a newer addition to Hattiesburg coffee scene, but it has already made a positive impact. Definitely give this place a try! The European vibes are so sweet and quaint, and the coffee and pastries are excellent!
Cafe de Luna | Hattiesburg MS - Facebook
Arts & Entertainment
Free or inexpensive places to go!
Located in a fun and creative alley, this super tiny museum is worth a visit! Take your whole family and your pets...you won't be sorry!
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
This museum is a wonderfully curated place full of historical artifacts and information related to the US Armed Forces. It covers the history of multiple wars on the local and national levels. It’s free to enter and a fantastic experience.
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
This is another amazing local museum that is full of educational exhibits for the local and national levels.
African American Military History Museum
We have an amazing zoo in Hattiesburg! So many upgrades have happened lately and the entire experience is wonderful for the whole family!
Hattiesburg Zoo
Located right by the Hattiesburg Zoo, this water park is a fun experience for the whole family! My kids love the slides and lazy river. Perfect for hot Mississippi days!
Serengeti Springs - Hattiesburg Zoo