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To that end we decided to share the top 10 activities that residents in Hattiesburg enjoy the most.

Hattiesburg’s Top 10 Attractions

History, culture, beautiful parks, shopping, dining and fun for the kids…there is surely something for everyone here in Hattiesburg, MS. And you don’t have to go far! All of the attractions listed below are a 30-minute drive from any and all apartments in Hattiesburg. Now hop in your car and get exploring…Hattiesburg is waiting!

All-American Rose Garden

Located on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), the All-American Rose Garden is hard to miss with its 750 hybrid-T and Grandiflora patented rosebushes. The best time view this beautiful garden is late spring and summer. With free admission, it’s a no-brainer.

Hattiesburg Zoo

At the Hattiesburg Zoo visitors can view and learn about more than 60 different animal species. When you are done, cool off and enjoy the fun at the splash pad. After that, play at the playground, ride a train and then the carousel! There is fun for the whole family. Visit zoohattiesburg.com for more information.

Paul B. Johnson State Park

Located in Mississippi's pine belt region, Paul B. Johnson State Park is a natural site to see and located only minutes away from apartments in Hattiesburg. Covered in majestic long-leaf and loblolly pines, delicate dogwoods and ancient oaks, the beautiful forests surrounding the park provide a picturesque setting for many different outdoor activities. Click here for more information.

Turtle Creek Mall

Prefer to do some retail therapy? Then head over to the Turtle Creek Mall where you will find variety of retail and dining options including At Home, Forever 21, Francesca’s, Hollister, Southwest Theater, and 5 department stores. Visit TurtleCreekMall.com for more information including a list of retailers, restaurants, entertainment options and a mall map.

Southern Prohibition Brewing

Established in 2013, Southern Prohibition Brewing has two simple goals: brew great beer and make Mississippi a great place to live. Located in the heart of downtown Hattiesburg, they transformed a vacant furniture store into a 20-barrel brewhouse that has become quite popular with locals. For more information, including taphouse hours, visit http://soprobrewing.com/.

African American Military History Museum

The African American Military History Museum, also known as East Sixth Street USO Building, was constructed in 1942 as a USO Club for African American soldiers who were stationed at Camp Shelby. Prior to becoming museum in 2009, the former USO building housed the N.R. Burger Center, which served as a museum and community space to commemorate the allegiance of African-American soldiers. For more information visit http://www.hattiesburguso.com/.

Longleaf Trace

Take a walk or ride your bike along the Longleaf Trace, a beautiful 39-mile railway converted to a paved recreational nature trail as part of the Rails to Trails Conservancy project. Visit http://www.longleaftrace.org/ for more information.

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, located at Camp Shelby, is just 12 miles south of apartments in Hattiesburg and is the only state-operated museum dedicated exclusively to military history. It features state-of-the-art exhibits that feature more than 6,100 items from 6 different wars from every branch of the military. Something for everyone, admission to the museum is free. Visit http://www.armedforcesmuseum.us/ for more information.

Pep's Point Waterpark

Fun for the whole family, Pep’s Point Waterpark is a seasonal family amusement center located on a spring fed lake that features campgrounds, cabins, sand beaches, waterslides, canoeing, paddleboats, basketball, volleyball, mini golf and more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/pepspoint/ for more information.

The University of Southern Mississippi 

The University of Southern Mississippi, known affectionately as Southern Miss, is a public research university located on 300 acres in the heart of Hattiesburg, MS. One of the largest colleges in the state, enrollment currently tops over 15,000 students. This makes for one heck of a good time at football games and campus events. To see a game in person, a Hattiesburg pastime, click here. 

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