Free & Fun Attractions Pass
Explore free attractions and points of interest in our tri-county region. From Shearwater Pottery in Ocean Springs to the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum, the 62 miles of Coastal Mississippi shoreline is filled with exciting scenic and historical areas to discover.
From arts and culture to our breathtaking landscape, find what you’re looking for and more in Coastal Mississippi!
Alice Moseley Folk Art & Antique Museum
The Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the art and life of folk artist Alice Moseley, promoting tourism and the arts, and doing charitable good works in the state of Mississippi.
What's Included: Free Admission
Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum & Historic L&N Train Depot
Located inside the Historic L&N Train Depot Visitor Center, over a dozen elaborate Mardi Gras costumes festooned with feathers and sequins awe visitors when they enter the 1929 mission-style structure. Historical exhibits, a wall featuring Mississippi Blues artists, a folk art museum, and a wealth of tourist information round out the visitor's experience.
What's Included: Free Admission
Fishbone Alley Downtown Gulfport
Fishbone Alley is a funky little destination that backs up to a number of restaurants and bars located around the alley featuring original, local art and culture!
Gulf Islands National Seashore Visitor Center & Campground
Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching, and picnicking, camping, and ranger-led programs. The William M. Colmer Visitor Center is where visitors can view the park-oriented films and exhibits, purchase items at the bookstore, and, on most weekends, enjoy a ranger-led program.
What's Included: Free Admission
The Museum of Gulfport History is located in the 1904 Union Station railroad depot. Exhibits and displays celebrate the history of Gulfport based on the construction of the railroad and the port.
Historic Ocean Springs L&N Depot
The L&N Historic Train Depot located at 1000 Washington Avenue, was built in 1907 for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. It was the focal point for the town’s economic activity. The depot was decommissioned in 1965. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau bought the building shortly thereafter. It is now home to the Ocean Springs Visitor Center, Chamber of Commerce offices and Realizations, and the Walter Anderson family shop.
Katrina Memorial & Walking Trail
The Hurricane Katrina Memorial is located inside Beach Park which overlooks the Mississippi Sound. The park also features playgrounds, grills, pavilions, a splash pad, and a 1000-foot fishing pier.
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge is the 19,000-acre home of the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane, its wet pine savanna habitat, rare plants, and grassland birds.
Due to Federal COVID-19 Protocols, the Visitor Center is temporarily closed at this time. The trails and grounds of the refuge remain open for visitors. Please check out the webpage for current openings/closures on the refuge.
Pass Christian War Memorial Park
The Pass Christian War Memorial Park was organized in 1945 in memory of young men from the city who served in World War II. The Park features playgrounds, a recreational walking track, tree sculptures, a splash pad, and other amenities.
Built in 1859 and a beacon for mariners for 150 years, the hurricane-ravaged remnants of Round Island Lighthouse were rescued and relocated to mainland Pascagoula in 2010. Open to the public after an extensive restoration completed in 2015, the Lighthouse continues to welcome, educate, and inspire generations of adventurers and history buffs. Come experience tales of pirates, military battles, and the region’s seafaring legacy at Round Island Lighthouse!
Shearwater Pottery was founded in 1928 by Peter Anderson with contributions from his brothers Walter Inglis Anderson and James McConnell (Mac) Anderson. From the 1920s through the present day, Shearwater Pottery has produced art pottery, utilitarian ware, figurines, decorative tiles, and other pottery pieces. Shearwater Pottery is high-grade hard-fired earthenware intended for functional as well as decorative use. Although Peter and his brothers are no longer living, the family of Peter Anderson continues to operate the business, and as in the early years, many Anderson descendants continue to contribute their art.
The Friendship Oak At The USM Gulf Park Campus
The Friendship Oak, located on the USM Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, is a magnificent Live oak tree overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Standing tall for more than 500 years, her roots are deep on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, surviving dozens of storms – including Hurricane Camille in 1969 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The grand oak is loved by former students, revered by many, and remembered fondly by those whose relationships began underneath its branches.
Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
Our museum is located in a historic building in Waveland, MS. The exhibits depict the story of Waveland being the "ground zero" for Hurricane Katrina, and it tells the story of recovery, resilience, and community. We also have exhibits related to Hancock County and the cities and towns.
