Local Hotels Near Hazlehurst, Mississippi

Located along Interstate 55 and US-51, approximately 30 miles south of Jackson, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, has a population of about 4,000. One of the town's claims to fame is its place along the City of New Orleans train line operated by Amtrak and made famous by the song recorded by Arlo Guthrie in 1972. The town earned its name from George Hazlehurst, an engineer for the railroad that opened in 1865. Noted 1930s blues musician Robert Johnson was born in Hazlehurst, as was Pulitzer Prize playwright Beth Henley. The city is within driving distance of Memphis, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
  1. Americas Best Value Inn

    • One of three hotels in the city, this property is a two-floor hotel with two meeting rooms available for groups up to 30. Parking is available for trucks and buses. Access to fast-food chains such as Wendy's, KFC and Sonic is within walking distance. The hotel is a mile from the Hazlehurst Depot Museum, which documents the history of Hazlehurst and the trains that helped shape the city. Continental breakfast and high-speed Internet are among the featured amenities.

    Western Inn Express Hazlehurst

    • Located a couple miles north of the downtown area, along Mississippi 28, this hotel offers access to US-51 and north-south travel to Jackson or Baton Rouge. Lake Hazle is southwest of the property. The hotel is within a mile of the Hazlehurst Depot Museum and 1 1/2 miles of the Robert Johnson Heritage House, which is dedicated to the late 1930s blues musician. Alcorn State University is 24 miles away from Hazlehurst.

    Claridge Inn and Suites

    • A former Ramada Inn, this independent property is northeast of downtown Hazlehurst and offers access to the Depot Museum and the Robert Johnson Heritage House. Attractions outside of Hazlehurst include Crystal Springs, 11 miles to the north, which offers access to Lake Copiah and the Wesley Pines Conference Retreat and Camping Center. The center's cabins and houses are available for large gatherings and celebrations.

    Super 8 Brookhaven

    • Located 17 miles away from Hazlehurst along I-55, the Super 8 offers expanded cable TV and high-speed Internet. Local attractions include the Brookhaven Sports Complex, three miles away. Bogue Chitto Water Park, 15 miles away, is an RV and water park offering canoe and tubing rides down the Pearl River basin. Reliable chains like Cracker Barrel and Western Sizzlin operate here, as does Bowie's Smokehouse, a barbecue establishment.

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