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12/10/2024

A HUGE congratulations is in order for the Hattiesburg Zoo! 🎉

The Hattiesburg Zoo's Lights of the Wild was named in the top 10 Zoo Lights in the NATION by USA TODAY!

👉Read more here 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-zoo-lights-2024/

12/05/2024

We're buzzing with excitement! 🏈 Hattiesburg is all set to host the MHSAA Football Championships starting today!

Here in person?
TAILGATING RULES
🏈 First come basis
🏈 Spirit Park does not allow wheeled trailers or golf carts
🏈 No open fires
🏈 Help keep campus beautiful by picking up after yourself

Can't make the big games?
WATCH OR LISTEN LIVE
🏈 www.misshsaa.tv
🏈 WDAM
🏈 ESPN Radio 105.9 FM
🏈 Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Find full info on game times, tailgating, and tickets at www.misshsaa.com/2024/12/04/usm-set-to-host-2024-mhsaa-football-championships/

12/03/2024

So many good events that we have to recap it all again! 🎟️ Peep our list of things to do this month complete with Santa sightings 🎅

Full list 👉 www.visithburg.org/blogs/things-to-do-this-month-in-hattiesburg/

12/01/2024

Get ready to fa-la-la-ll in love with these events! 🎄🎅🎁

You can find a complete list of events at https://www.visithburg.org/blogs/things-to-do-this-month-in-hattiesburg/

11/28/2024

Get out and support local this ! All around town, sales and open houses are calling your name. Who's ready to shop 'til they drop? 🛍️🌆

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the team at VisitHATTIESBURG! 🦃🍁

Our offices will remain closed until Monday, December 2 in observance of the holiday.

11/26/2024

Get ready to pass the plate at these local restaurants open on Thanksgiving. 🍽️

🦃 Petra Cafe Greek & Mediterranean Hattiesburg
🦃 The Front Porch BBQ and Seafood
🦃 Indian Delight Hattiesburg
🦃 City Buffet Sushi and Grill

11/20/2024

HOT OFF THE PRESS 📰

Discover why Hattiesburg is the perfect weekend getaway in Where Y'at Magazine's latest story featuring some of your favorites like Big Trouble, Longleaf Piney Resort, Keg and Barrel, Birdies Eats, and the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum!

Hattiesburg, Mississippi is a young city in age and in feel. It's rather unlike its neighbors in the state and in the South as it was founded after the Civil War and was a major hub during the Civil Rights movement. The resident colleges University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey Universit...

11/15/2024

40 days 'til Christmas!🎄 Get ahead on shopping this weekend at some of our Holiday events this Saturday. 🛍️✨

✨ Christmas Market - Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm
✨ Christmas Market - Forrest County Farmer's Market
✨ Holiday Open House - Downtown Hattiesburg
✨ Holiday Open House - Newpointe Shopping Center
✨ Christmas Fiesta -

11/09/2024

Today we celebrated the life and legacy of local civil rights leader Victoria Jackson Gray Adams as her marker was added to the Mississippi Freedom Trail.

The marker will also be found on the HBURG Freedom Summer Trail, along with the stories of other Hattiesburg civil rights leaders.

11/08/2024

Let's shine a light on Hattiesburg Zoo's spectacular 'Lights of the Wild' event! 🌟 Help us get them recognized in USAToday's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Cast your vote to celebrate their radiant achievements!

VOTE HERE -> https://bit.ly/3NYnuEg

11/06/2024

JOIN US as we conclude the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Summer movement, The Mississippi Freedom Trail is unveiling another stop on its journey honoring Hattiesburg native and civil rights activist Victoria Jackson Gray Adams.

WHEN: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM
WHERE: 816 Elnora Knight Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

11/01/2024

We are thankful to be in a city with this many AMAZING events each month. 📅

Drop a comment and let us know which ones you will be attending! 💬

For a full list of events and activities, check out our blog! 👉 https://www.visithburg.org/blogs/things-to-do-this-month-in-hattiesburg/

10/31/2024

Love our public art trail? So do we!

Check out all 50+ of our murals at Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art

10/17/2024

🍽️AVENUES🍽️

We could never forget about you!

Disclaimer: We know there are so many more amazing restaurants in the Avenues. These are just the ones participating this year. If you want your favorite restaurant to participate next year, let them know!

♨️ Foodie guide, giveaways, and more ♨️
www.visithburg.org/eatlocal

10/16/2024

🍽️ WEST HBURG 🍽️

Grab yourself something delicious at one of our participating West HBURG eateries for Hattiesburg Restaurant Week. Don't know what to get? Check out our foodie guide for specials, giveaways, and more👇

www.visithburg.org/eatlocal

10/15/2024

🍽️ DOWNTOWN 🍽️

Downtown is bringing the HEAT this for Restaurant Week 🔥

Today, we are shouting out all our participating restaurants in Downtown Hattiesburg. While you are eating there, make sure to snap a pic and tag it !

♨️ Foodie guide, giveaways, and more ♨️
www.visithburg.org/eatlocal