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Hattiesburg, MS

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Attractions & Recreational Activities

>> Show your kids a good time, while staying in Hattiesburg, by taking them to Laser Mania, on Hardy Street.

 

>> Visit the African American Military Museum, which can be found on East 6th Street.

 

>> Check out the exhibits from the USM Museum of Art, situated on College Street.

 

>> Try out your golfing skills and have fun with friends at the Shadow Ridge Golf Course, located on Lake Hill Drive.

 

Sports & outdoor events

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon & Half Marathon, November 27, 2010.

 

This popular annual sporting event happens in Gulfport, which is located approximately 1 hour by car, from Hattiesburg, every November.

 

The race takes runners on a scenic, fast and flat course, around the perimeter of NASA’s biggest test center for rocket engines, featuring a combination of city streets and wooded areas, the race being considered suited for 1st-time marathoners and half marathoners, including for those who are seeking to set personal records, due to its relatively high difficulty grade.

 

Festivals

Every Friday evening, in April and October, visitors can enjoy the Live at Five concert series, which are considered to be the premier entertainment sources in Hattiesburg.

 

The event is held in downtown Hattiesburg, at Town Square Park, and every time it takes place, it attracts a large number of enthusiasts.

 

Visitors can listen to varied, quality music, taste the local cuisine and get involved in various entertaining and fun activities, organized for all ages. Previous visitors say that Live at Five is a `must`, while visiting Hattiesburg, so be sure to mark it on your `to see and do` list, while staying in the city!

 

Shopping

Hattiesburg’s shopping scene is a mix of downtown shops, unique specialty shops, antiques and malls, offering something for every taste and budget. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gifts for the loved ones back home, or just want to purchase something to remind you about your stay in the city, you will certainly find it in one of the city’s great shopping spots.

 

To get a more clear idea about what the city has to offer, check out the list below, which contains some of the most popular and favorite shopping spots in Hattiesburg!

 

A Gallery & Plums: 314 East Front Street.

Bellevue Florist and Gift Shop: Highway 98 West.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: 6655 U.S. Hwy. 49.

Hudson’s Treasure Hunt: Cloverleaf Mall and 334 N. Main St., Petal.

The Hattiesburg Logo Shop: Five Convention Center Plaza, inside the Visitors Center.

Calico Antique Mall: 309 East Pine Street.

Early Settler Antique and Collectibles: 5330 Highway 42.

The Antique Mall: Corner of West Pine and Highway 49.

The Secret Gallery: 6555 Highway 98 West , Ste 7.

Cloverleaf Mall: 5912 U.S. Hwy. 49.

Newpointe Shopping Center: 6555 Highway 98 West.

Turtle Creek Mall: 1000 Turtle Creek Drive.

oy Calvin Eure Interior Design: 204 W. Front Street.

 

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