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WELCOME TO OCEAN SPRINGS!
Welcome to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, situated on the Mississippi Gulf Coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. This quaint, cottage community known for its artsy vibe and award winning festivals is home to hundreds of unique and eclectic shops, restaurants and galleries. Surrounded by bayous, this nature friendly town streams with tree lined canopies, Live oak trees and Savannah pines. From the Gulf Islands National Seashore to the local blueways trails and bicycle trails there is always something for the whole family to do. As an award winning Main Street Community of the Great American Main Street Program, Ocean Springs hosts numerous festivals year round including the nationally acclaimed Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon!
Stop by the town’s Visitor Center/Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau, to gather more information on this beautiful town that we are proud to call home. We hope this guide will help you plan your visit, providing comprehensive listings of local lodging, shopping, dining and night life options while you spend some time with us!
COME SHOP. EAT. STAY. WITH US! #oceanspringstourism
IN COOPERATION
12268 Intraplex Pkwy Gulfport, MS 39503 Phone: 228.385.7703 Fax: 228.385.7705 www.smliving.net
www.discoversouthms.com www.jackpotmagazine.com www.mslagamingnews.com
Cover Photo:
Teddy Lewis and Katherine Swetman
Publisher: Michael Sunderman Editor: Lynn Lofton Account Executive: Shirley LeRoy Designers: Brian Treadaway, Missy Mitchell, Dara Parker Contributing Writer: Julian Brunt Contributing Photographers: Katherine Swetman, Teddy Lewis John Stricklin and
James Edward Bates
Ocean Springs Chamber staff
PUBLISHED BY
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Main Street — Tourism Bureau
1000 Washington Ave Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Phone: 228.875.4424
Fax: 228.875.0332 www.oceanspringschamber.com
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