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INFINITY Science Center Is open again! See visitinfinity.com for more on exhibits, events and programs!

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​For a full slate of local events, check out the Shoofly Magazine's Community Calendar, with more than a hundred listings each month!  And our Upcoming Events page features highlights of scheduled happenings. 

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Visitors Center - Bay St. Louis/Hancock County

in the historic Bay St. Louis Depot ​
1928 Depot WayBay St. Louis, MS 39520 228-463-9222

Museums/Landmarks  
​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County

Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum

1928 Depot Way
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-467-9223
website

Located in the second floor of the historic Bay St. Louis depot (right above the Hancock County Visitors Center), this popular museum contains more than 50 original works by nationally-acclaimed folk artist Alice Moseley.  It also showcases large collections of vintage bottles, Majolica vases, depression glass, and antique everyday objects. There's no admission charge either!

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Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum ​

1928 Depot Way
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-467-9223

Located inside the historic train depot, this charming small museum features over a dozen elaborate Mardi Gras costumes and many historic artifacts from past carnival celebrations on the coast.  No admission charged.

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Hancock County Historical Society - Kate Lobrano House

108 Cue Street
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-467-4090

The Hancock County Historical Society is the primary source of historical info and records for Hancock County. Visit the Society at 108 Cue Street in BSL, or peruse the Society’s website for essays, collections, and documents pertaining to all things Hancock County history. Research materials include cemetery, census, church, marriage, divorce, obituary, and land records, and so much more. There's no other trove of information like it on the coast, and the efforts of the hard-working team who collect, maintain, digitize, and curate this unique record are supported by the contributions of Society members. Get involved with this Hancock County treasure today!
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​INFINITY Science Center 
1 Discovery Circle
​Pearlington, MS 39572
228-533-9025


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Waveland Ground Zero Museum 
335 Coleman Avenue
Waveland, Misssissippi 39576
Phone: 228 467-9012

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Museums/Landmarks/Aquarium 
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Beauvoir - Jefferson Davis Home and Library
2244 Beach Blvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39531
228-388-4400

​Biloxi Lighthouse
1050 Beach Blvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-3105

Biloxi Visitors Center 
1050 Beach Bvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39520
228-374-3105

Busted Wrench Garage, Museum and Gift Shop 
2311 29th St. 
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-617-6660

Dusti Bonge Art Exhibition 
132 Rue Magnolia
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-432-7660

GI Museum 
5796 Ritcher Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-872-1943

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507

Mardi Gras Museum 
119 Rue Magnolia 
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-435-6308

Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum 
115 E. 1st Street
Biloxi, MS 39530

Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center 
1600 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-818-2878

Mississippi Aquarium
2100 E Beach Boulevard
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501
(228) 241-1300

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum
504 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39507
228-284-5731

National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LS 70130
504-528-1944

Ohr O-Keefe Museum 
386 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-5547

Pleasant Reed House 
386 Beach Blvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-5547

Round Island Lighthouse 
815 Cypress Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567

Scranton Museum & Nature Center
3928 Nathan Hale Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39568
228-762-1020

Seabee Heritage Center and Museum
1800 Dong Xoai, Bldg. 60, #247
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-865-0480
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Shearwater Pottery
102 Shearwater Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Teddy Bear House Museum
1299 S. Haugh Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
601-778-2327

Walter Anderson Museum of Art
510 Washington Ave. 
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-872-3164

West End Hose Company No. 3 Museum & Fire Education Center 
1046 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-435-6119

Casinos 
​​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County
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Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
711 Hollywood Blvd. 
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
866-758-2591

Silver Slipper Casino
5000 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-469-2777
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Casinos
​​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Casino Hopper
Fixed route that serves the casinos, attractions and businesses on Hwy 90, Caillavet Blvd., and Bayview Ave.  The Casino Hopper provides service every 25 minutes, 7 days a week. 

​Beau Rivage 
875 Beach Blvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39530
888-567-6667

Boomtown Casino Biloxi
676 Bayview Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-435-7000

Golden Nugget Biloxi
151 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-435-5400

Hard Rock Casino
777 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-7625

Harrah’s Gulf Coast
280 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-436-2946

IP Casino Resort 
850 Bayview Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-436-3000

Island View Casino Resort
3300 W. Beach Blvd.
Gulfport ,MS 39501
228-314-2100

Palace Casino Resort
(non-smoking)
158 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-432-8888

Scarlet Pearl Casino
9380 Central Avenue
D’Iberville, MS 39540
228-392-1889

Treasure Bay Casino
1980 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
228-385-6000

Fishing Charters, Boat Tours, Water Parks ​ 
​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County
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​Bodega Adventure Rentals

Bicycles, Golf Cart, Paddle Board and Kayaks
111 Court Street
Bay St. Louis 
228-363-1290
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In the heart of Old Town BSL and steps from the beach , you can rent golf carts, bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards - all you need for big-time outdoor fun! 

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Shore Thing Fishing Charters 

Bay St. Louis
228-342-2206
​website
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 If you are looking for a hard-core fishing adventure with your buddies or a fun-filled fishing experience for your family, Shore Thing Charters has the right trip for you.
No other guide service on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers as much as Shore Thing Fishing Charters. We have seven full time boats and captains to accommodate multiple groups. Our knowledgeable and courteous guides want you and your group to have a safe, productive and fun day of catching fish

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The Bay Bum 

(225) 975-1495
website

The Bay Bum is a private boat charter service out of Bay St. Louis that can take up to 6 passengers anywhere you want to go on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our 27-foot catamaran is a smooth ride up rivers, out to the islands, seeking out wildlife, or on sunset cruises.

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​Mystic Ghost Ride Boat Tours

6149 Central Ave.
Bay St. Louis
(228) 363-9533

Book a Haunted Bayou cruise – if you dare – and join old souls in the midst of the marsh mist. You'll learn of local hauntings and pirate lore - and perhaps have a ghost encounter of your own!  Or join us for one of our Ghost and Cemetery Pub Walks through Old Town Bay St. Louis.

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Buccaneer Bay Waterpark
1150 S. Beach Blvd. 
Waveland, MS 39576
228-467-3822

Cajun Encounters Swamp Tours
(technically, this is over the county line in Louisiana)
55345 US Highway 90
Slidell, LA 70461
504.834.1770

Gotta Geaux Charters
Bay St. Louis, MS
601-270-2187

Honey Island Swamp Tours
41490 Crawford Landing Rd
Slidell, LA
(985) 641-1769
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​Lazy River @ Hollywood Casino
711 Hollywood Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
866-758-2591

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Fishing Charters, Boat Tours, Water Parks 
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Airboat Swamp Tours and Charters
23229 E. Dubuisson Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
800-581-4311

Biloxi Shrimping Trip 
693 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-392-8645

Biloxi Schooner
Operated by the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
​367 Beach Blvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-435-6320

Captain Ron’s Charters
2269 Jones Park Drive
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-860-4308

Eco Tours of South Mississippi
Gautier, MS
​228-297-TOUR 

Goin’ Coastal Charters
200 E. 8th Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-297-0207

Gulf Coast Gator Ranch & Airboat Tours
10300 US Highway 90 
Moss Point, MS 39562
228-475-6026

Gulf Islands Waterpark
17200 16th Street
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-328-1266

La Dolce Vita Cruising Charters
1133 20th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-207-0129

Miss Hospitality Fishing Charters
679 E. Beach Boulevard
Biloxi
228-392-9002

North Star Sailing Charters 
2250 Jones Park Drive
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-617-8057

Paddles Up / Wild Flier
Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals
1018 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-334-5574

Ship Island Excursions
1040 23rd Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-864-1014
Read about it on the Shoofly

Southern Comfort Fishing Charters, LLC
Pass Christian
228-234-5562

T&J Island Cruises
200 E. 8th Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-217-6147
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Three Sons IV Charterboat
693 Beach Blvd. 
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-392-8243

Wolf River Canoe & Kayak
21640 Tucker Road
Long Beach, MS 39560
228-452-7666

Wut Sup Standup Paddleboards & Pontoon Rentals
13247 Seaway Road 
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-669-1802

Fun & Games
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 

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Altitude Trampoline Park
9444 US Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-314-3316

Hint Hunter Puzzle Rooms 
10253 D'Iberville Boulevard, Ste B
D'Iberville, MS 39540
Phone: (228) 273-4064

Mullet Hop Trampoline Park
3200 Mallett Road
D’Iberville, MS 39540
228-273-2934

Zip N Fun Adventure Park 
17200 16th Street
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-206-7056

Golf
​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County
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​Bridges Golf Club @ Hollywood Casino
711 Hollywood Blvd
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-463-4047

Diamondhead Country Club
7600 Country Club Circle
Diamondhead, MS 39525
228-255-2918
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Golf
​Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Dogwood Hills Golf Course
17476 Dogwood Hills Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
228-392-9805

Fallen Oak – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
24400 Highway 15 North
Saucier, MS 39574
877-805-4657

Grand Bear Golf Course
12040 Grand Way Boulevard
Saucier, MS 39574
228-265-9363

Great Southern Golf Club
2000 Beach Drive
Gulfport, MS 39507
228-896-3536

Gulf Hills Golf Club
13700 Paso Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-872-9663

Hickory Hill Country Club
900 Hickory Hill Drive
Gautier, MS 39553
228-497-2372

Keesler AFB Bay Breeze Golf Course
(open to public, contact for more info)
500 Ploesti Drive
Keesler AFB, MS 39534
228-377-3832

The Oaks Golf Club
24384 Club House Drive
Pass Christian, MS 39571
228-452-0909

Pascagoula Country Club
2703 Washington Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
228-762-1467

Pass Christian Isles Golf Club
150 Country Club Drive
Pass Christian, MS 39571
228-452-4851

The Preserve Golf Club
8901 Highway 57 North
Vancleave, MS 39565
228-386-2500

Shell Landing Golf Club
3499 Shell Landing Boulevard
Gautier, MS 39553
228-497-5683

Sunkist Country Club & Golf Course
2381 Sunkist Country Club Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
228-388-3961

Whispering Pines Golf Course
18412 Highway 613
Hurley, MS 39555
228-588-6111

Windance Country Club
19385 Champion Circle
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-832-4871

For Nature Lovers
​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County​

 Bay-Waveland Beach Walking/Biking Trail 
starts at Washington Street Pier in Bay St. Louis
This five-mile paved off-road trail runs along Hancock County beaches from Bay St. Louis to Bayou Cadet.  A few sections west of Waveland are "share-the-road."  This lovely trail offers splendid birding and nature-watching opportunities.  

Hint for biking novices:  Prevailing winds often give bikers leaving the Bay at big "boost" toward Waveland, only to present a challenging ride heading back.  Riding a bit both ways when you're starting out can help you gauge how far you'd like to go. 

Bay St. Louis Bridge Walking/Biking Path
Starts at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Beach Blvd. in Bay St. Louis
​This unforgettable path across the Bay of St. Louis joins the town with Pass Christian and Harrison County.  The path is just over 4 miles round-trip, with moderate inclines.  Enjoy fabulous vistas and at 1/10 mile intervals, bronze bas-relief plaques created from works by some of the Coast's best artists.  No dogs permitted. 

Biome Boardwalk (at Infinity Science Center)
1/4-mile boardwalk traverses four diverse habitats - bayhead swamps, lowland pines, pitcher plant bogs and an upland savannah. Interpretive signage educates visitors on the flora and fauna found in and around the boardwalk, including otters, herons, a variety of snakes, carnivorous plants, and even alligators.

McLeod Park
8100 Texas Flat Road, Kiln, MS 39556
228-467-1894
328-acre park and campground offers full-service campsites, disc golf, a playground and splash pad, canoe rentals, boat launch and a nature trail. Future improvements will include an ampitheater. One of the featured hotspots on the MS Coast Birding Trail (see below). $4/car admission.

Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail
The Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail (MCBT) identifies and details over 40 sites that are historically prime birding locations in the six southernmost counties of Mississippi. Read about it in the Shoofly Magazine! ​

For Nature Lovers 
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Clower-Thornton Nature Trail
244 E. Railroad Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
Paved trail, great for bird and butterfly watching. eBird hotspot.

Crosby Arboretum
370 Ridge Road
Picayune, MS 39466
601-799-2311 (Wed-Sun)
​Read about it in the Shoofly Magazine!

Eco Tours of South Mississippi
Gautier, Mississippi 
228-297-TOUR 
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Enchanted Nature Trail 
Henderson Point
Pass Christian, MS 
Land Trust 
Trail is located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Fort Henry Road in Pass Christian, MS. Turn North onto Fort Henry Road from U.S. Highway 90 and you will see a driveway on your left that leads to the parking area.
Read about it in the Shoofly Magazine! 

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
6005 Bayou Heron Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
 228-475-7047
Open Mon-Fri

Gulf Islands National Seashore
Davis Bayou Section
3500 Park Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(850) 934-2600

The Institute for Marine and Mammal Studies
10801 Dolphin Lane
Gulfport, MS 39503 
228-896-9182
Open 7 days, 9-4

Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail
The Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail (MCBT) identifies and details over 40 sites that are historically prime birding locations in the six southernmost counties of Mississippi. 
Read about it in the Shoofly Magazine! ​

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
7200 Crane Lane
Gautier, MS 39553
228-497-6322

Pascagoula River Audubon Center
5107 Arthur Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
228-475-0825
Open Tues-Sat

Sports (Professional & College)
​​Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Biloxi Shuckers Minor League Baseball
MGM Park – 105 Caillavet Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-233-3465

University of Southern Mississippi College Football
118 College Drive #5017
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
601-266-1000

​Tennis Courts 
​​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County
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 Shoofly Oak Tennis Courts
189 Bookter Street
Bay St. Louis
800-466-9048

Tennis World 
68198 Diamondhead Dr. East
Diamondhead, MS 39525
228-255-5030

Tennis Courts 
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Bayou Bluff Tennis Club
11553 W. Taylor Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-896-9166

Gulf Hills Racquet Club
13751 Fairway Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-219-6979

Theaters and Entertainment
​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County
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Bay St. Louis Little Theatre
Community Theater
398 Blaize Avenue
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-467-9024

Beacon Theater
310 Highway 90 
Waveland, MS 39576
228-342-1346

Theaters and Entertainment
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 

Theatre in the Pass
315 Clark Avenue
Pass Christian, MS 39571
228-452-3315

​Biloxi Little Theatre
Community Theater
220 Lee Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-432-8543

Cinemark 16 
15171 Crossroads Parkway
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-539-5294

Grand 16 – Slidell
1950 Gause Boulevard West 
Slidell, LA 70460
985-641-8738

Grand 18 - D’Iberville 
11470 Cinema Dr.
D’Iberville, MS 39540
228-354-9541

Gulfport Little Theatre 
Community Theater
2600 13th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-563-3885

Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center 
Community Theatre and Entertainment Events 
1600 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-818-2878

Tourist Information
​Bay St. Louis, Waveland & Hancock County
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Hancock County Welcome Center
Interstate 10, Exit 2
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-533-5554

Hancock County Tourism Dev. Bureau
1928 Depot Way
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-463-9222
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Tourist Information
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Biloxi Visitors Center
1050 Beach Boulevard
(U.S. 90 at Porter Avenue)
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-3105

Ocean Springs Visitors Center
Historic L&N Depot  
1000 Washington Ave.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-875-4424

Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast 
2350 Beach Boulevard, Ste. A
Biloxi, MS 39531
228-896-6699

And More...
​Mississippi Gulf Coast 
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Biloxi Tour Train (aka the "Shrimp Train")
1050 Beach Boulevard
(U.S. 90 at Porter Avenue)
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-8687
Call for schedule

Tasty Tours of South Mississippi
4107 Popps Ferry Road, Suite E
D’Iberville, MS 39540
228-265-1138

Mississippi Blues Trail
 Mississippi spawned the single most important root source of modern popular music. Whether you're a die-hard blues fan or a casual traveler in search of an interesting trip, you'll find facts you didn't know, places you've never seen, and you'll gain a new appreciation for the area that gave birth to the blues. A list of sites in the Gulf Coast region can be found here.

Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail
The Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail (MCBT) identifies and details over 40 sites that are historically prime birding locations in the six southernmost counties of Mississippi. Read about it in the Shoofly Magazine! ​
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Mississippi Coast Blueways Trails 
Water trails (also known as blueways) are marked routes on navigable waterway such as rivers, lakes, canals and coastlines for recreational use. There are two Blueway Trails in Hancock County, the Jourdan River Blueway and the Bayou Bogue Homa​ Blueway, and another 8 elsewhere along the Gulf Coast.