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OUTDOORS
Aquiline Custom Charters
If you’re looking for a fishing charter, lovely sunset cruise, or dolphin & island tours perfect for the whole family, look no further than Aquiline Custom Charters. Here guest can explore the stunning scenery and diverse fishery.
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor www.aquilinecharters.com
Beach
Soak up the sun, and stay for the magnificent sunset, on our beautiful beaches surrounded by nature and fresh air. Walk along our extensive boardwalk, fish off one of our piers, play
a game of volleyball or even enjoy a bonfire on the beach. (228) 875-4424
Bridge Mural - Front Beach
Large four panel mosaic
piece designed and installed by artist, Elizabeth Veglia. It consists of four artists’ artwork, Patt Odom, Chris Stebly, Ching Walters and Susie Ranager. (228) 875-4424
Bridge Walk - Biloxi Bay Bridge
“Walk on water” over the gorgeous Ocean Springs/Biloxi bridge.
(228) 875-4424
Crooked Feather
5 by 11 foot cypress log carved as the famous Indian Head by sculptor, Thomas King, 1999. (Original sculpture by Peter Totch, 1976.)
Bienville Blvd (228) 875-4424
Festivals
Ocean Springs holds festivals each month throughout the town from the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, the largest fine arts festival in
the state, to Cruisin’ the Coast, the Mississippi Songwriters Festival, and more. For a complete list visit our website. (228) 875-4424 www.oceanspringschamber.com
Fort Maurepaus Park
Large outdoor play area with replica of wooden ship and Splash Park for children. 499 Front Beach Dr
(228) 875-4236
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Park with nature trails, campground, picnic areas and fishing pier.
3500 Park Rd
(228) 230-4100
Little Children’s Park
Downtown park with playground, swings, pavilion and restrooms.
400 Washington Ave
(228) 875-8665
Live Oaks Bicycle Route
15.5 mile bicycle trail through downtown streets, beach and parks.
(228) 875-4424
Marble Springs
Historic site used by the Indians. Popular for medicinal properties from 1850s to 1920. One of the former mineral spring sites.
1101 Iberville Dr
Marshall Park
Across the street from the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center. 1001 Washington Ave
Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Large veterans’ memorial with etchings of the names of more than 650 Mississippi heroes. 3704 Bienville Blvd
(228) 392-7190
Ocean Springs Dog Park
Bring your dogs, large and small to the park located on Bienville Boulevard behind the Ocean Springs Police Department.
(228) 875-4236
Ocean Springs Fresh Market
Year-round Saturday morning open-air food and plant market featuring Mississippi grown organic and conventional produce.
L&N Train Depot parking lot 1000 Washington Ave
(228) 257-2496
Ocean Springs Parks
& Recreation
City park and recreation facility offering a wide variety of recreational programs including youth basketball, splash pad, soccer, football, pottery and ceramic classes & tennis courts.
400 Alice St (228) 875-8665
Ocean Springs Tour De Lis
Offering small group and private tours on golf carts take a historical tour around Ocean Springs. www.oceanspringstour.com
Ocean Springs Yacht Club
Located on the water in Ocean Springs, the club sponsors regattas from May through October and offers sailing instruction for both children and adults.
100 Front Beach Dr. (228) 875-1915
Old Fort Bayou Blueway
Visit a variety of habitats via canoe on the Old Fort Bayou blueway.
(228) 875-4424 www.ltmcp.org
Porter Ave. Market
Market with local vendors including pottery, plants, candles and more. 10-3 p.m. on Saturdays. 400 Block of Porter Ave
Under the Overpass
(251) 586-2077
Peter Anderson Arts &
Crafts Festival
Presented by Blue Moon, it’s the largest fine arts festival in the state with nearly 500 artists, crafters, and food vendors surrounded by music in downtown.
(228) 875-4424 www.peterandersonfestival.com
Red Caboose
Serves as a welcome symbol to Ocean Springs. Sits next to Crooked Feather.
Seaman’s Memorial
Memorial dedicated to Mississippi merchant mariners who have served their country in peace and in war.
Front Beach
(228) 875-3955
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 2023
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