Attractions

 
 

Alice Moseley Folk Art & Antique Museum

The Alice Moseley Folk Art & Antique Museum is located on the second floor of the historic train depot. Alice Moseley was a nationally known folk artist who lived, painted, and welcomed visitors to the “little blue house” across the street from the depot. The museum contains a collection of her original paintings as well as an extensive collection of her son Tim’s antique furniture, pottery, art glass, and bottles. Mrs. Moseley’s prints are available for purchase.

Admission: Free
Address: 1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-467-9223
Hours: Thu – Sat 11am-4pm

Bay Arts Center

Home of Karen Anne’s School of Fine Art, the center teaches both youth and adult drawing and painting skills. There is an annual Summer Art Camp (ages 5-14 in July) and the popular Sip, Dip-n-Stroke classes (an adult evening of wine and painting).

Address: 833 Hwy. 90, Suite 9, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-467-2110

Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum

“Throw me something, Mister!” Mardi Gras in Hancock County dates back to 1896. View some of the magnificent costumes worn by recent kings and queens in this amazing museum. It is located inside the Hancock County Visitor’s Center in the train depot

Admission: Free.
Address: 1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-463-9222

Beacon Theatres

This completely renovated and remodeled movie theatre is open seven days a week.

Admission: Matinee prices are $5. Regular prices are $7 and $5
Address: 310 Hwy 90, Waveland, MS 39576
Phone: 228-344-3181
Email: beacontheatres310@gmail.com

Biloxi Shrimping Trip

See how, why, and what is caught on a real shrimping trip! Operating since 1955, expect education, adventure, and entertainment throughout the Living Marine Adventure Cruise. The tour takes you to the protected waters between Deer Island and the Biloxi Shoreline.

Admission: Adults, $16; Children, $11
Address: Slip 104 Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, 693 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39533
Phone: 228-392-8645

Blackwater Voyages

We offer sunset cruises & day sailing on the beautiful Bay of Saint Louis!  Join us to enjoy your fun filled voyage.

Address: 100 Jody Compretta Dr., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 985-605-4698
Email: blackwatervoyages@gmail.com

Buccaneer State Park

Over 200 premium campsites (water, electricity, sewer) are available for reservation, with 70 beach overflow sites available on a limited basis. There are 25 primitive sites with no services. An 18-hole disk golf course, playground, nature trail, and pavilion for rent are also on the premises. The Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is next door and boasts a huge wave pool, waterslides, and a kiddie pool for the little ones.

Address: 1150 South Beach Blvd., Waveland, MS 39576
Phone: 228-467-3822

               

Crittenden Distillery

Hancock County and especially Kiln, MS has long been a hot bed of whiskey production. Father and Son team, James and Matt Crittenden, decided it was time for them to set up their own still in Kiln, MS.  For more information please klick on our webpage below

Location: 19193 Highway 43, Kiln, Mississippi 39556
Hours: 7pm
Phone: 228-255-2058
Email: critt77matt@yahoo.com

Crosby Arboretum

Take in the beauty of south Mississippi’s natural habitat by spending a day at the Crosby Arboretum. Amble through pine forests, grassy savannas, and swampy bogs along winding pathways and boardwalks. Learn gardening, landscaping, and plant identification at some of the environmental and informational programs, bring the kids to short educational workshops, and spend a moment at the Pinecote Pavilion which overlooks a peaceful pond surrounded by native plants.

Admission: Adults, $5; Seniors/Military, $4; Children under 12, $2; Members, free
Address: 370 Ridge Rd., Picayune, MS 39466
Phone: 601-799-2311

Gulf Islands Waterpark

This Gulfport attraction features miles of Soak’ N Fun, including a wave pool, lazy river, water slides, and kiddie area. Amenities include free parking, private cabanas, live concerts, dive-in movies, teen parties, and more. Group reservations must be made one week in advance.

Address: I-10 at Exit 49 North to Landon Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503
Phone: 228-328-1266

Historic Walking and Biking Tour

You can enjoy an up-close look at the historic city of Bay St. Louis on foot or by bike. View the Angel Tree at de Montluzin Ave., the 100 Men Hall, St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, and much more. Brochures and maps of the walking tours can be picked up at the Hancock County Visitor’s Center in the historic train depot.

Address: 1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-463-9222

Infinity Science Center

An exhilarating 3-D immersive theatre will transport visitors through outer space, into the ocean depths, and inside the Earth’s most complex systems. Have lunch in the café, and purchase a souvenir in their gift shop.

Admission: Adults 18-54, $10; Seniors/Military, $8; Children, 4-17, $6; Ages 3 and under, free
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-4pm
Address: Exit 2, Interstate 10, Hancock County, MS 39529
Phone: 1-800-237-1821 /228-533-9025

Kiln, Mississippi

This country community is the home of Brett Favre, famed football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Numerous restaurants, a huge equestrian arena, McLeod Park, Stennis International Airport, and the Lazy Magnolia Brewery are worth the short drive just north of Interstate 10.

Address: Hwy. 603, North of I-10 at Exit 13, Kiln, MS 39525

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company

Established in 2004, Lazy Magnolia is Mississippi’s first and only packaging microbrewery with availability throughout the state. Two of their beers won bronze medals at the 2006 World Beer Cup in Seattle, Washington.

Admission: Free
Hourly tours: Thu-Fri, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm; Sat, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm
Address: 7030 Roscoe-Turner Rd., Kiln, MS 39556
Phone: 228-467-2727

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Children love this delightful museum with hands-on activities and exhibits inside an old schoolhouse. Outside theatres on the grounds host concerts and fairs, and the Treehouse Village is always a hit for outside play.

Address: 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport, MS 39407
Phone: 228-897-6039

McLeod Water Park and Campgrounds

Located on the Jourdan River just off I-10, the park offers great fishing and boating on beautiful waterways. Camp, ski, canoe, fish, hike, or picnic. There are pavilions, ball parks, and a camp store. Primitive and developed campsites are available.

Address: 8100 Texas Flat Rd., Kiln, MS 39556
Phone: 228-467-1894

Mystic Ghost Rides “Boat Tours”

Outdoor recreational – Boat Ride – Historical Ghost tour.  Take one of our Ghost boat rides and feel the chill of the unknown.

Address: 6149 Central Ave., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-363-9533
Email: jenny@mysticghostrides.com

Old Town Bay Saint Louis

Old Town’s quaint, tree-lined streets guide you to many small specialty shops, art galleries, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and lounges, ice cream parlors, snowball stands, and coffee houses. Visit the many historic sites and buildings. Enjoy building murals, a marina, a hospitality center, and convenient benches under shade trees.

Address: Beach Blvd. and Main St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Ole Blue Eyes Taxi and Limo

Ole Blue Eyes Taxi and Limo Service is a locally owned, well-known service for all of Hancock County.

Any transportation needs are met.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Address: 1002 Old Spanish Trail, Waveland, MS 39576
Phone: 228-226-6678

Park Ten Lanes

Bowling lanes, Grill, Parties and Leagues.

Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-10pm Fri-Sat 10am-12am Sun 10am-8pm
Address: 4393 Park Ten Drive, Diamondhead, MS 39525
Phone: 228-255-9973
Email: npotier@aol.com

Pearlington Walking Trail

Enjoy the great outdoors and get a little exercise at the same time along this walking trail located next to the Pearlington Library. This ¼-mile long trail sits on the site of the old Charles B. Murphy School. Four exercise stations are provided for those who want an added workout along the way.

Hours: Mon 10am-4:30pm Tue-Thu 10am-5:30m Fri-Sat 9am-1:30pm
Address: Pearlington Branch Library, 6096 First Ave., Pearlington, MS
Phone: 228-533-0755

 River Runner Boat Tours

Traveling along the waters in the Bay of Saint Louis, you’ll see beautiful architecture of waterfront homes and properties, seafood restaurants, seagulls, pelicans, fish, occasional dolphins, and other wildlife that inhabit the hidden gem that is Bay Saint Louis.  Catering available on River Tours from Bay St. Louis harbor.  Tours are offered to the general public, private parties, business groups and Bachelor/Bachelorette trips.

Location: Bay St. Louis Harbor & Marina in Bay St. Louis, MS
Address: P.O. Box 3693 Bay St. Louis MS 39520
Phone: 228-671-7259   or  Fax at 228-467-2834
Email: skylar@riverrunnertours.com

Ship Island Excursions

Ship Island is one in a string of barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The island was explored and named by the French in 1699 and, despite its small size, was important in the history of the Coast. Fort Massachusetts remains to this day and is open for tours from March through October. The island’s fine, unspoiled beaches offer ample opportunity for hiking, shelling, swimming, and dolphin watching. Visitors should bring plenty of sunscreen. The National Park Service operates a concession stand, but small coolers are allowed. Public restrooms, showers, and shaded picnic areas are provided. The spring boat schedule runs from mid-March through mid-May; summer schedule is from mid-May through mid-August; fall schedule is from mid-August through the end of October. Tickets go on sale one hour prior to departure and are also available online.

Address: Gulfport Yacht Harbor (Intersection of Hwy. 90 and Hwy. 49, next to the U.S. Coast Guard Base)
Phone: 228-864-1014

Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum

The Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum is located in a restored historic school listed on the National Trust. It features awe-inspiring exhibits- ranging from astonishing photography to interactive displays to a remarkable hand-carved carousel.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-3pm
Address: 335 Coleman Avenue, Waveland, MS, 39576
Phone: 228-467-9012

100 Men DBA Hall

The 100 Men Hall is a historic blues music venue on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Hall, as it is locally known, was a stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit between the 1930’s and 1960’s and hosted several well-known artists including Etta James, Deacon John, Big Joe Turner, Guitar Slim, and numerous others. In 2011, The Hall received a Blues Trail Marker from The Mississippi Blues Commission and became a 501(c)3 fund of the Hancock Community Development Foundation.

Address: 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-342-5770