Welcome to College City, Mississippi! You're thinking this is Hattiesburg, The Hub City. Well that's right too. There are many sides to the Hub City, one of which is Hattiesburg's college scene, which may be the most understated in the South.
This College City map has but one purpose -- to help you discover the college scene of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Explore the hottest and most unique college destinations of Hattiesburg. All located within seven "Hubs of Hattiesburg."
A place for tailgaters and home to the windows of Faith, Charity, Hope, Prudence, Fortitude, Temperance and Justice. It’s the starting place for the Eagle Walk during the fall, lies adjacent to Centennial Green in the heart of campus and is within eyesight of The Rock.
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Loading ...The Historical District at Southern Miss has served as a gathering place for students, alumni and fans for over 100 years. Home to the All American Rose Garden, black eyed susans and tailgaters.
(6 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5) Loading ...“We install & service hangovers” – The End Zone. The End Zone is a Southern Miss shrine where it just so happens you can also run up a bar tab. Right next door is Po Boy Express. If you’re in the mood for Bar-B-Q, crawfish or chicken drumettes, Strick’s – right down 4th Street from The End Zone is a must. The best burger in Hattiesburg is also back! Mugshots has a new home. Check it out.
(7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5) Loading ...With its trademark toilet bowl stools, Nick’s is one of the South’s most
understated college bars. Every inch of this Hattiesburg establishment in Midtown is covered with mementos, photos and artifacts of Southern Miss history. Also along Hardy and throughout South Mississippi is Ward’s – the “Big One” with a frosted mug of homemade rootbeer is a must try!
(6 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...“If the customers are pleased… I’m pleased! If the customers are not pleased… I want to know so I can please you!” — Leatha Jackson. Leatha’s Bar-B-Que Inn is the best bar-b-que joint in America South.
(6 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...“The Hog” is one of the South’s premier watering holes. Enjoy a cocktail on their quintessential brick patio.
(7 votes, average: 4.71 out of 5) Loading ...The balcony at Brownstone’s, the patio at B&E’s Wine Bar, Southern Fried Comics, Bennie’s Boom Boom Room, Bianchi’s and Southbound to name a few on this shopping and entertainment block of Historic Downtown Hattiesburg. Be sure to swing around the corner on East Pine and check out Sacks Outdoors!
(5 votes, average: 3.80 out of 5) Loading ...The Thirsty Hippo has perhaps the coolest entrance to any bar in Hattiesburg but it has been recently reported The Hippo is moving or even closing, may open two new locations, remaining in Historic Downtown or not, stay tuned… Across the street from Main Street Books, Hattiesburg’s only independent bookstore. Also, be sure to go right around the corner on Bushman Street by the historic train depot and try the Depot Coffee House and Bistro. They serve a Shipley’s Do-Nuts Bread Pudding that is a must try!
(5 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...206 Front has an upstairs bar and patio overlooking Historic Downtown Hattiesburg. Great view of the Saenger Theatre. Historic Downtown’s place for gourmet dining in an urban setting.
(4 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5) Loading ...Home to The Shed BBQ & Blues in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg.
Also, check out the Downtown Grill & Grocery on East Pine directly across the street from The Shed. It’s open late, has a great breakfast lineup and interesting finds on the menu included fried OREO, Snickers and PB&Js!!!
(6 votes, average: 3.17 out of 5) Loading ...T-Bone’s the gateway to Hattiesburg’s music scene. Enjoy good music, coffee, food and folks. Also be sure to tune into Southern Miss radio, WUSM FM 88.5.
(5 votes, average: 3.40 out of 5) Loading ...Many thanks to Lanny Mixon with Big Gold Nation for setting College City, MS straight on this one! As he stated, hands down the best po-boy shop in Hattiesburg from fried shrimp to roast beef and gravy to the Floyd Special. A Hattiesburg icon!
(1 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” –
Benjamin Franklin. Keg & Barrel is home to perhaps the smallest brewery in the United States and considered by Draft Magazine as one of the Top 150 bars in America. Also be sure to check out The Gold Pub & Grill, right down from Keg & Barrel in Midtown.
(6 votes, average: 4.17 out of 5) Loading ...A Hattiesburg institution in Midtown. Grub on po boys, gumbo and more.
Also in Midtown be sure to check out Moore’s Bike Shop – the bike shop in Hattiesburg!
(4 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5) Loading ...26th Avenue, directly across from Southern Miss, connects 4th Street by The End Zone down to Hardy Street and the start of Midtown. Home to eats like Villies, Little Tokyo and Bakers Burger Co.
(3 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...A mainstay in Historic Downtown since 1920. A 50’s diner scene in the heart of Hattiesburg.
(5 votes, average: 3.80 out of 5) Loading ...Thank you to Taylor Welborn for this College City, Mississippi recommendation! Caliente is a one of a kind establishment within walking distance of Southern Miss. Created by Southern Miss alums Charles Arinder and Eric Webb. It is a local hot spot for fresh, modern Mexican. Also be sure to try their homemade Margaritas.
(4 votes, average: 3.25 out of 5) Loading ...Once an old railroad track, now a 41 mile linear park running from Hattiesburg to Prentiss. Long Leaf Trace will soon extend from Southern Miss to Historic Downtown.
(4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5) Loading ...Shipley is the place for do-nuts with the iconic sign and a drive through. If heading to Historic Downtown go to the Depot Coffee House and Bistro on 127 Bushman Street and try their Shipley Do-nuts bread pudding!
(4 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5) Loading ...Midtown’s shopping destination for designer finds.
(4 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5) Loading ...White tablecloth dining on Walnut Street in Historic Downtown. Have a cocktail on Walnut Circle Grill’s brick patio. The jazziest patio in Hattiesburg.
(5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5) Loading ...Donanelle’s is a classic South Mississippi roadhouse serving up steaks, loinback ribs and yellow fin tuna grilled over local pecan wood and hickory charcoal. Named after owners, Don and Elle. If you are heading south on Highway 49 from Hattiesburg also be sure to check out Rose’s Bar-B-Q.
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