The Baby Boomers Guide To Hattiesburg

Whether you’re traveling back to your roots or visiting for the first time, Hattiesburg will guarantee an unforgettable experience with its delicious dining, charming attractions, and one-of-a-kind shopping!

Feeling lucky this weekend? Check out The Lucky Rabbit, a store only open on weekend that is a certified local favorite. Inside, you will find a large variety of unique finds, vintage décor, and displays that are the perfect backdrop for your photos! While you are there, check out their large selection of pop-culture inspired t-shirts, that will have you feeling nostalgic in no time.

Grab a table at Grateful Soul! A small downtown eatery that serves Southern plate lunches on a rotating schedule. Enjoy casual, quick service that is so good it will remind you of home! With a wide variety of food options and small-town southern charm, this is a place to try. Your most difficult choice will be deciding whether you want to come for fried chicken Tuesday or catfish Friday.

Smother your cares in barbecue sauce and chow down at Strick’s BBQ! Taste the best BBQ in Hattiesburg served with their legendary sweet barbeque sauce. As soon as you arrive and smell the aroma of the smokehouse out back, you will be begging for a rack of ribs! Experience this barbecue covered goodness for yourself at this laid-back restaurant with a story to tell. Ask about the family’s legacy while there to reminisce about days gone by. PRO TIP: Strick’s is just steps away from one of Hattiesburg’s largest and newest murals, Together As One, located on the Longleaf Trace.

Experience fine dining with a southern twist at Chesterfield’s, a Hattiesburg original restaurant. Choose from their award-winning crabby cheese bread to steaks and po-boys. You can enjoy your meal inside their large dining area or outside on the patio, with music almost every night. The cozy atmosphere will make you feel right at home.

Visiting in June? Experience FestivalSouth, a multi-disciplinary arts festival. Stay for the big finale or drop in for any event along the way you want to see. No matter what you decide, this festival has a variety of events to suit your preferences, including music, theater, art, film, and dance. FestivalSouth is dedicated to the education of people in art and the myriad of forms it can take.

During your stay in Hattiesburg, honor your servicewomen and men of all branches at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, located at Camp Shelby the largest state-owned training site in the U.S. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, listen to the stories of American heroes as you explore each of the seven exhibits. Explore the history that defined our state and the sacrifices that made us who we are. PRO TIP: Bring your ID to get on base.

Whether you are shopping, eating, or here for the sites, Hattiesburg has plenty to offer Baby Boomers and beyond.

The Baby Boomers Guide To Hattiesburg

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