Overview
Brookhaven is in Mississippi.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Brookhaven
Military Memorial Museum
A museum in the old railroad depot about World War II.
Lincoln County Historical And Jewish Heritage Museum
Formerly a synagogue, this building was made a museum in 2009. It now holds information on local history, including an exhibit on the former Jewish Community in Brookhaven.
Brookhaven Skating Rink
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Jul. (climate data from nearby Gulf Coast)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- JAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, Jackson — 55 mi away. Directions
- PIB Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport, Moselle — 66 mi away. Directions
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 110 mi away (major hub). Directions
Brookhaven is located at the intersection of Interstate 55 and US Route 84. However, both of these roads largely bypass the majority of the city. From interstate 55, the best way to get into Brookhaven is Exit 40 labeled as Downtown Brookhaven. From US 84, turn north on US 51.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Military Memorial Museum, Lincoln County Historical And Jewish Heritage Museum
- Afternoon Brookhaven Skating Rink
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are lots of eating establishments on Brookway Boulevard off I55 at Exit 40. None of them are super fancy, but if you are looking for something like Cracker Barrel, it will be right there. Also, throughout Brookhaven there are many local places serving old-fashioned southern cooking.
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Understand
Brookhaven was founded in 1818 and received a boost from the railroad in 1858. While Brookhaven used to be a bigger railroad town, some of that has left in recent decades. Brookhaven still offers a variety of things to see and do and is a great place to visit. Brookhaven is known by the nickname, "A HomeSeekers Paradise."
Get in
By car
Brookhaven is located at the intersection of Interstate 55 and US Route 84. However, both of these roads largely bypass the majority of the city. From interstate 55, the best way to get into Brookhaven is Exit 40 labeled as Downtown Brookhaven. From US 84, turn north on US 51.
By bus
By train
Get around
There is no public transportation in Brookhaven. The best way to get around town is with a car. There is an Enterprise Rent-a-car on Brookway Boulevard for those without their own vehicle. Please note that this is several miles from either the bus station or the train station. While you could theoretically bike around Brookhaven, there are only bike lanes along a small portion of Brookway Boulevard. In the rest of the city, bikes must share lanes with cars. Brookhaven is too large to easily walk around the entire city, though the down town are could easily be accessed by foot from the train station.
See
See Lincoln County Historical And Jewish Heritage Museum
Formerly a synagogue, this building was made a museum in 2009. It now holds information on local history, including an exhibit on the former Jewish Community in Brookhaven.
Do
Do Brookhaven Skating Rink
Eat
There are lots of eating establishments on Brookway Boulevard off I55 at Exit 40. None of them are super fancy, but if you are looking for something like Cracker Barrel, it will be right there. Also, throughout Brookhaven there are many local places serving old-fashioned southern cooking.
Sleep
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