Laurel, Mississippi travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Laurel is a small city in the inland area of the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It's best known in American culture as the home base of husband-and-wife home renovation team Ben and Erin Napier, stars of the HGTV series Home Town.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Laurel

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art

Veterans Memorial Museum

honors the men and women who served the US in times of war.

Laurel Little Theater

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.
PIB Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport, Moselle — 20 mi away. Directions
MEI Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, Meridian — 49 mi away. Directions
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 135 mi away (major hub). Directions

I 59 passes through Laurel.

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 Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Laurel Little Theater
Afternoon Veterans Memorial Museum

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder