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Terror Test, The 201 Camp Avenue, Lumberton, MS 39455, Love a good scare? The terror test is for you! This is Mississippi's largest indoor haunted attraction and is open the week before Halloween. State of the art props and live actors make this a hauntingly fun experience. No children under the age of 12 are allowed without an adult. more... |
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Forrest County Courthouse Building (circa 1910) 200 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Located in Downtown Hattiesburg, This Neo-Classical Revival style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  |
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Historic Library 2723 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Historic Downtown Hattiesburg, This two-story brick, seven-by-three bay building was built in 1929-30 in the style of Italian Renaissance. The main entrance to the building is on the 2nd floor. It now serves as the Hattiesburg Cultural Center. |
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Main Street United Methodist Church 712 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Historic Downtown Hattiesburg, Built in 1909-10, its Gothic structure includes magnificent stained-glass windows and wood panel interior. It is also known for being one of the first churches organized in the city.  |
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African-American Military History Museum 305 East Sixth Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USO Building, 601-583-8624, This museum honors the contributions of African-Americans in the military. Artifacts and historical documents span over 150 years. |
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Gallery RX 101 Walnut Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Historic Downtown Hattiesburg, 601-583-8869, This gallery displays contemporary art by national and international artists in a range of mediums including quilts, photography, sculptures and paintings. Unique feature of the gallery is that it has an outdoor sculpture garden, Specialty art available for purchase.  |
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Hattiesburg Arts Council Gallery 723 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Located in the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, 601-583-6005, Features a permanent collection of works by noted Mississippi artists including Walter Anderson, Marshal Bouldin, Bill Dunlap, Marie Hull, Ed McGowin, Theora Hamlett, George Thurmond and others. Also features exhibits by regional artists.  |
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Kress Gallery 500 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, 601-264-6464, This Main Street gallry showcases the work of Mississippi artists. Members of the South Mississippi Art Association display their work here. Exhibits change periodically to introduce new works. more... |
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Mississippi Armed Forces Museum Camp Shelby, Building 850, Hattiesburg, MS 39407, Located 12 Miles South of Hattiesburg, 601-558-2757, Serving as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi, the Armed Forces Museum features over 16,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space. The area holds over 17,000 artifacts, including large military vehicles, weapons, equipment, and over 2,000 historic documents. The Armed Forces Museum Library holds over 4,500 volumes relating to United States military history. A theater, gift shop, Medal of Honor tower, a central courtyard, and a row of monuments dedicated to units that trained at Camp Shelby and Mississippi veterans groups are also on site. more... |
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Paper Warehouse 113 Newman Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, 601-545-2400, Local artists are the stars of this gallery which features a variety of artistic displays. Sculpture, weaving, painting, pottery and more are showcased. |
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All-American Rose Garden Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, 601-266-4491, Lovely and intriguing, this garden features 750 hybrid-T and grandiflora patented bushes and is located on the front lawn of USM campus. |
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Hattieburg Zoo at Kamper Park 107 South Seventeenth Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, 601-545-4576, This remarkable zoo has something for everyone. The grounds feature Asian, Australian, Mississippi habitat, African veldt and Siberian tiger exhibit.  |
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Historic Driving Tour Downtown Hattiesburg, Four districts listed with the National Register of Historic Places and many notable structures with unique architecture and history. |
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