8 PICTURE-PERFECT DAY DATES IN HBURG

We've made it easy for you and rounded up eight perfect day dates in Hattiesburg for your Valentine.

1. Brunch with Mimosas   

Crescent City Grill, a Robert St. John restaurant, hosts brunch every Saturday and Sunday with complimentary champagne and mimosas! Make your date casual, yet bubbly, with delicious French toast and berries paired perfectly with champagne on the patio. Surrounded by greenery and natural lighting is the ideal place to announce, “I love you a brunch!”  

2. Picnic in the Park

Say “Cheese” with a picture-worthy charcuterie board from Boho Platter Co. for a laidback picnic in Town Square Park. On your way downtown, stop by The Little Wine Shoppe near Southern Miss for pairing recommendations. While downtown, check out a few murals and sculptures on the Hattiesburg Public Art Trail or grab a book from the Little Free Library. That means there’s only one thing left to do… grab a picnic blanket for two!

3. Bike the Trace

If your date loves being active, grab your bike (or rent one from the Gateway at USM) and hit the Longleaf Trace. Enjoy the 44-mile paved course at your leisure or race to the end (competition is great for relationships, right?). Along the way, you’ll find nature trails, lakes, a dog park, Hattiesburg’s largest mural, and more. Snap a selfie or a candid to remember the moment forever! Keep it simple by packing snacks for a stop on the shaded route or plan a stay in a tiny home in Longleaf Piney Resort.

4. Discover the Zoo

Get to know your S.O. during a day date at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Maybe you’re wondering, “What’s your spirit animal,” “Are you afraid of heights,” or the infamous “Are you taller than a tiger?” From an exercise in trust on the High Ropes Adventure Course to a stroll through the continents, the Zoo can teach you a lot about your mate. Grab an ice cream or a Dole Whip for a sweet ending to a wild day!

5. Eat in HBURG

On your mark, get set, go on a progressive food tour of Hattiesburg’s more than 200 locally-owned restaurants. Energize your day date with a specialty coffee from Mulvi’s Coffee Shop. At lunch, head to Mario’s Italian Restaurant for an authentic Italian meal. We’re pasta-tive you’ll love it! Finish the date strong with a Chocolate Obsession at Half Shell Oyster House. Bon Appetit!

6. Make it a Spa Day

Keep calm… Getting pampered has never been easier! Book appointments for you and your date to spend the day at The Lotus Day Spa and Salon in downtown Hattiesburg. The full-service salon offers couple’s massages, facials, pedicures, and more. At the end of your appointment with Manny and the crew, you’ll know exactly what it feels like to #TreatYourself.

7. Revamp a Classic

The old “dinner and a movie” date doesn’t have to be the same ole same ole. Spice it up with a breakfast date and movie instead! A mid-morning breakfast leaves plenty of time to see a movie at one of Hattiesburg’s two theaters, Grand Theatre 18 and Southwest Theaters Turtle Creek 9 or add an unexpected (and budget-friendly) twist by exploring the Hattiesburg Pocket Alley, complete with the Pocket Museum and Pocket Theater.

8. Compete to Win

Looking for a date that’s less one-on-one and more of a group setting? Dodge paintballs at Eagle Action Sportz, ace it on Tatum Park’s disc golf course, bowl a strike at Hub Lanes, or search for clues at College Town Escape Rooms. All’s fair in love and war, right? The losing team has to buy NoxPops at Equinox Coffee for everyone, so put your game face on!