Page 8 - Discover South Mississippi - Spring, 2023

Welcome to
Coastal Mississippi
Springtime is a time of reflection and renewal not only for us but also the natural beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Anticipation heightens during this special time of year as we await the return of our seasonal attractions and local excursions. Our scenic shoreline beacons out-of-state visitors and community locals to join in on the fun.
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, culture explorer, or casual vacationer, your stay is sure to include breathtaking sunset views, mouthwatering fare, and adventurousactivitiestoinciteyoursenses.Coastal Mississippi welcomes you to explore the possibilities with us.
We realize planning a trip can be overwhelming, but it
doesn’t have to be. The Coastal Mississippi Attractions
Pass offers the ideal opportunity for travelers to build theiritinerarytomakethemostoftheirstay.TheAttractionsPassservesasyour passport to our favorite coastal sites and extends exclusive savings at the most popular attractions such as the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Mississippi Aquarium, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, and more.
As we journey further into 2023, Coastal Mississippi invites you to bask in the warmth of our coastal culture and indulge in our local cuisine. Adventures await you on The Secret Coast!
Happy Travels,
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you know what that means – it’s springtime here in Coastal Mississippi! Snowbirds aren’t the only ones who enjoy our temperate climate; locals and visitors alike love exploring all the Coast has to offer this time of year.
This issue of Discover Coastal Mississippi features some great attractions, dining reviews, and outdoors features. Not sure what to do this season? Check out our lists
of attractions, as well as featured events! From fun for the whole family to nights out with the guys, there’s somethingforeveryonehereonTheSecretCoast.
As the fulfillment magazine for the Mississippi Gulf
Coast Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, Discover
guides visitors and newcomers through their coastal
journey. Each section features extensive listings that pair
with a numbered and easy-to-use map, which makes locating your next destination a breeze! Discover also provides a calendar of events so you’ll never miss out on the excitement.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and discover Coastal Mississippi!
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CONTRIBUTORS:
John N. Felsher Lynn Lofton Amanda Nalley Kimberly C. Rasmussen Cherie Ward
Judy Young, CDME
Executive Director,
Coastal Mississippi
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
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