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Call contact numbers or visit respective
websites to confirm hours and admission
prices (if any). As some venues are seasonal.
Thanks to the following for providing
information and photos:
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce,
Main Street & Tourism Bureau
1000 Washington Ave,
Ocean Springs 39564
............................................... 228-875-4424
There are more attractions in Ocean Springs
and the Gulf Coast area than listed here.
For additional and updated info, visit:
www.gulfcoast.org |
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
The laboratory was founded in 1947 as a
marine biological station and to provide educational
opportunities in the marine sciences. In
1990, the Laboratory became affiliated with the
University of Southern Mississippi.
703 East Beach Dr, Ocean Springs
.................................................. 228-872-4200
Gulf Islands National Seashore -
Mississippi District
This National Seashore was established
in 1971 to protect the natural and cultural
resources of offshore barrier islands and the
salt marsh area of Davis Bayou. Great place to
watch wildlife or have a picnic. 3500 Park Rd.
Ocean Springs...........................228-875-0821
Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center
for Arts and Education
Originally a school in 1927, the Mary C.
(as the building is affectionately referred
to by the locals) has now been restored
as a cultural center. Complete with a
performing arts auditorium, art gallery, meeting
rooms, classrooms, and future pottery studio --
this magnificent building is a center for artistic
activities including music, visual arts, performing
arts, and education. 1600 Government St,
Ocean Springs........................... 228-818-2878 |
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See also, Outdoor Recreation for more
information on "fun in the sun" activities. Plus
the nearby Attractions in the Biloxi Sunshine
Pages.
Downtown Ocean Springs
Appearing like a colonnade in downtown
Ocean Springs, ancient live oak trees shade
shops and businesses including craft and
clothing boutiques, art galleries, restaurants,
candy shops, jewelry shops and more. There
are over 100 shops and more than 60 restaurants
throughout town. Other commercial
attractions are found on many of the streets
crossing the route.
Front Beach & East Beach
These two beaches divided by the Inner
Harbor provide excellent opportunities for
picnicking, beachcombing, bird watching, and
jogging. Pelicans, shearwaters, gulls and terns
are just a few of the birds that search for food
along the shoreline. Although heavily damaged
by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, by now the two
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