Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It is best known for being the home of the University of Southern Mississippi.

By plane


The closest full service airports are in Gulfport about 1 hour 20 min on US-49, Jackson  about 1½ hours on US-49, Mobile  about 2 hours on US-98, and New Orleans  about 1 hour 45 min on I-59.

By car
Hattiesburg is at the midpoint of Interstate 59 that connects New Orleans and Meridian. Other major highways include US Route 49 to Jackson and Gulfport and US Route 98 to Mobile, Alabama.

By train
Amtrak serves Hattiesburg daily with the Crescent train between New York City and New Orleans.



Get around
Public transportation in Hattiesburg is largely undeveloped. The best way to get around is by car.

By bus
Hub City Transit  provides four fixed bus routes in the downtown area around the Amtrak station. Buses run every hour between 6AM and 6:30PM. The fare is 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for senior citizens and children 5 years to high school age. Route 1 travels between the Amtrak station and the hotels near I-59 and Hardy St. This bus stops at the University of Southern Mississippi and many restaurants along Hardy Street.

See
Historic Downtown Hattiesburg Come to downtown to enjoy the classic architecture. Many small cafes and restaurants, many have great lunch specials. There are several shops along front street. Try the depot coffee shop for great coffee in a great atmosphere, right across the street from the Historic Train Depot.

Do

 * Hattiesburg is the home of the University of Southern Mississippi with a vibrant campus that is home to approximately 16,000 students. The university offers doctoral programs and has extensive research programs, as well as offering undergraduate degree programs, plus has a rose garden. William Carey University has approximately 4,000 undergraduate students in a leafy campus just down Highway 49 from USM. Both universities offer sporting events and campus tours upon request.
 * Golf Hattiesburg is home to some of the finest golf courses of the South, and most of them are public. The Hattiesburg Country Club generally has the best facilities for short-term visitors.
 * Golf Hattiesburg is home to some of the finest golf courses of the South, and most of them are public. The Hattiesburg Country Club generally has the best facilities for short-term visitors.
 * Golf Hattiesburg is home to some of the finest golf courses of the South, and most of them are public. The Hattiesburg Country Club generally has the best facilities for short-term visitors.
 * Golf Hattiesburg is home to some of the finest golf courses of the South, and most of them are public. The Hattiesburg Country Club generally has the best facilities for short-term visitors.

Eat

 * Donanelle's, 4321 49 South. Steaks,Ribs,and Yellow-Fin Tuna. Great Atmosphere.
 * Donanelle's, 4321 49 South. Steaks,Ribs,and Yellow-Fin Tuna. Great Atmosphere.
 * Donanelle's, 4321 49 South. Steaks,Ribs,and Yellow-Fin Tuna. Great Atmosphere.
 * Donanelle's, 4321 49 South. Steaks,Ribs,and Yellow-Fin Tuna. Great Atmosphere.
 * Donanelle's, 4321 49 South. Steaks,Ribs,and Yellow-Fin Tuna. Great Atmosphere.