Hattiesburg's Most "Instagramable" Spots

Quirky, nostalgic and constantly evolving, The Lucky Rabbit is a vintage lover’s dream and a content creator’s playground. Inside, you’ll find colorful backdrops, retro treasures and themed displays that change throughout the year. Outside? Just as many creative photo ops. Come for the photos, stay for the treasure hunting.

With Hattiesburg on track to become the “City of 100 Murals,” there’s no shortage of bold, meaningful and wildly creative backdrops. Many are conveniently located throughout downtown and Midtown, making it easy to turn a casual stroll into a full photo shoot.

A few must-snap favorites include:

• Hub of Momentum – A vibrant graffiti and street-art–inspired mural located on the side of The Porter Public House, bursting with color and energy that perfectly captures the creative spirit of the Hub City.
• Jam Session – Celebrating Mississippi’s rich musical roots, this mural featuring talented state musicians and artists can be found on the side of the Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center.
• Greetings from Hattiesburg – A bold, postcard-style classic located off Broadway, making it a must-stop photo for first-time visitors and proud locals alike.
• The Hattiesbirds – A playful Midtown favorite near The University of Southern Mississippi that adds charm and personality to your feed.
• Roots of Rock & Roll – One of Hattiesburg’s most iconic public art pieces, located near T-Bones Records & Cafe. This quirky mural nods to Hattiesburg’s rich music history and its lasting impact on the rock & roll scene.
• Hub City Smile – Hattiesburg’s first interactive public art piece, featuring a standalone, larger-than-life smile designed for the perfect photo op in downtown near Pop & Co.

You can explore even more mural locations through the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art website and map out your favorites ahead of time.

Tucked away in downtown Hattiesburg, The Pocket Museum is a tiny alley packed with big personality. With ever-changing miniature exhibits, hidden figurines, and Mississippi’s smallest museum, this whimsical space invites you to look up, down, and all around. Every corner offers something unexpected — and incredibly photogenic.

Ever snapped a selfie with a giraffe? Or posed with a wallaby? The Hattiesburg Zoo offers up-close animal encounters that make for unforgettable (and adorable) photos. It’s one of the most unique backdrops you’ll find in the Hub City.

Fill your feed with delicious food! Stop at some of our insta-worthy restaurants:

• The Midtowner - a vintage and warm vibe
• Birdie's Cafe - Healthy food and a glowing atmosphere
• Cafe De Luna - Find a little Paris in Hattiesburg

If your vibe is more golden-hour glow than colorful mural, Hattiesburg has you covered there too. The Longleaf Trace, a 44-mile paved trail for walking, biking and horseback riding, delivers stunning nature views and peaceful sunset shots.Just outside the city, Paul B. Johnson State Park offers lakes, pine forests and wide-open skies — the perfect setting for scenic photography.

No matter your aesthetic — bold and bright, quirky and creative, or soft and scenic — Hattiesburg has a backdrop waiting for you. So charge your phone, clear some camera storage and start exploring.

Because in HBURG, the hardest part isn’t finding the perfect photo spot… it’s choosing just one.