Welcome to Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg is a unique town with plenty of interesting and fun things to participate in! Here are some activities that our lab members have participated in or enjoyed.
The Lucky Rabbit
"We're a junk joint open every Saturday and Sunday in Downtown Hattiesburg. Featuring antiques, vintage items, handmade goods and furniture." A super interesting vintage store with continuously changing themed exhibits.
Live at Five
"We believe in creating fun, safe, family-friendly entertainment to our citizens and visitors. We promote our city by promoting our sponsors, vendors and our Downtown Hattiesburg community. We enhance the overall quality of life for Hattiesburg by supporting live music. Join us on this mission." Musical event that is free to the public. Great opportunity to get some fresh air and enjoy some music and good vibes!
RISE Hot Air Balloon Fesitval
""This is a fundraiser for RISE to help us in our mission to
Educate, Empower, & Encourage people to self-sufficiency." This is an annual festival featuring many vendors, live music, and, you guessed it, hot air balloons! Watch from below or enjoy a tethered hot air balloon ride!
Hattiesburg Zoo
"Our mission is to further our guests’ appreciation, respect, and knowledge of nature through education, recreation, and unique events that improve our economy and quality of life." At the Hattiesburg Zoo, you can enjoy watching some interesting animals like capybaras, reptiles, giraffes, and more! If you're feeling adventurous consider taking a climb on the rope course.
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
"Peer into the window of Hattiesburg’s Pocket Museum! We can guarantee that our “exhibits” will be ever-changing, sometimes cute, sometimes weird, but always interesting! Our wish is that you visit us often and by discovering Mississippi’s tiniest museum, you are moved to explore the side streets, back alleys, dirt roads, and nooks and crannies of our city and state with wild abandon and unlimited curiosity…because you never know what’s around the next corner!" At the pocket museum you can play a real life game of iSpy and see if you can spot all of their hidden exhibits!
Public Art Trail
"Be inspired by Hattiesburg’s public art scene, where creativity abounds! The Hattiesburg Public Art Trail is an ideal socially distanced activity for families, friends, and solo travelers to explore. A brochure, map, and easily-identifiable signage make planning your trip simple! There’s numerous ways to enjoy the Art Trail. See below to download the digital brochure, the VisitHBURG app, or to use a Google map." Hattiesburg is a city full of art and history. There are plenty of murals all over the city for you to appreciate, and they can serve as a great photo-op moment.