Not a fan of football? Here are 5 things you can do in Hattiesburg on Super Bowl Sunday

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05-02-2025

While many football fans will gather all afternoon and well into the evening on Sunday to watch Super Bowl LIX, others may find themselves wondering what to do when most eyes will be glued to a TV.
We compiled a list of things to do in Hattiesburg on Sunday if you're not up for taking in the game. Note that some of the activities end Sunday afternoon.
Stroll along Main Street or visit some of the area's popular features like the Pocket Museum in the alley next to the historic Saenger Theater.
Wander down to Mobile Street (via Front Street if you're looking for lunch or dinner) and stop in The Lucky Rabbit in the afternoon for a look at some vintage and novelty items you might want to add to your collection.
Across the street from The Lucky Rabbit you can get refreshed in the afternoon at Southern Prohibition Brewing Co., which is a family-friendly brewery and restaurant.
Pokémon GO fans often are spotted meandering downtown to hunt for virtual critters that might be lurking in the area.
Find more things to do downtown at downtownhattiesburg.com.
If you're interested in civil rights history, Hattiesburg played an important role in the Freedom Summer of 1964 — a time when Black Americans in the South were struggling for equality, voting rights and the dismantling of Jim Crow.
Visit some or all of the 16 trail markers from your car and listen to the audio recordings that tell visitors about the locations along the way.
A detailed guide with audio recordings, a downloadable brochure and more can be found at hburgfreedomtrail.org.
The weather forecast is sunny and 82 degrees Sunday in Hattiesburg. Why not take an afternoon tour of the city's zoo?
Visitors can see a variety of animals from around the world, from giraffes and zebras to alpacas and alligators.
The facility offers other amenities, including electric train and carousel rides, high ropes adventure and the bug hub playground.
For more information, visit hattiesburgzoo.com.
Have you tried an escape room yet? It's a challenging activity and some escape rooms are more challenging than others, but it's a fun way to exercise your brain and practice being a team player.
Time Will Tell Escape Rooms in Hattiesburg has several options to choose from with themes that include the legendary Mississippi crossroads, steampunk, a western saloon and more. Difficulty ranges from medium to extra hard. There is a minimum of two players for each game, with only members from your party participating.
Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, visit timewilltellescapegames.com.
Dust off the old bike that's been hanging in your garage for the past couple years and roll on down the road to the Longleaf Trace and ride the trail anywhere from Hattiesburg to Prentiss.
Bike rentals are offered at the USM station, but on Sundays the office is closed, so you'll have to bring your own.
Don't have a bike? No problem. Pedestrians also are allowed on the Trace, so go for a nice long walk instead.
For more information, visit longleaftrace.org.
Lici Beveridge is a reporter for the Hattiesburg American and Clarion Ledger. Contact her at [e-mail]. Follow her on X @licibev or Facebook at facebook.com/licibeveridge.
This article originally appeared on Hattiesburg American: Super Bowl Sunday: 5 non-football things to do in Hattiesburg MS