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Ocean SpringS
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TOP 10THINGS TO DO
1 Dining & Nightlife Dine and enjoy local flavor at over 100 restaurants and nightlife venues. Stay after the sun goes down for local entertainment.
2 Shearwater Pottery Founded in 1928 by master potter Peter Anderson, this pottery studio and annex still operate today. Visit the showroom and shop.
3 Walter Anderson 5 Museum
Explore the history of the
nationally acclaimed Anderson
family along with their friends in
this state-of-the-art Museum. Visit their site for fees and schedules. 6
4 Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
Explore Ocean Springs history, watch a live performance, check out the latest art exhibit or take a cooking class.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Park
Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, and ranger-led programs through this national park. Overnight campground.
Live Oak Bicycle Route
Pedal your way through Ocean Springs guided by Walter Anderson directional signs. Pick up your map at the Ocean Springs Visitor Center.
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Fort Maurepas Park
This park located on the Gulf of Mexico features pavilions, splash pad, stage, public restrooms and walkway to the Chester McPherson fishing pier.
of Art
Journey through Ocean Springs’ network of bayous and river tributaries by kayak, canoe or paddleboard. Visit the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain for more info
or grab a map at the Ocean Springs Visitors Center.
Shopping
Spend some time at our locally owned boutiques, galleries and gift shops downtown, uptown, all around town.
10 Festivals Year-round activities
include monthly festivals, weekly fresh market and more.
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce - Main Street - Tourism Bureau
ViSitOrS center 1000 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 www.oceanspringschamber.com • /oceanspringschamberofcommerce
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