Why go
- City in Mississippi, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including De Soto National Forest,.
- Served by Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB).
History
Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, located primarily in Forrest County and extending west into Lamar County. The city population was 48,730 in 2020, making it the 5th most populous city in Mississippi. Hattiesburg is the principal city of the Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Covington, Forrest, Lamar, and Perry counties. The city is the anchor of the Pine Belt region.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PIB has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hattiesburg, MS. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.