Top Things to do in Mississippi Gulf Coast
10 Nature & Parks in Mississippi Gulf Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Mississippi Gulf Coast, United States including Petit Bois Island, War Memorial Park, The Creole Creamery, Popps Ferry Causeway Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, Kangarooz, The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Fontainebleau Nature Trail, Jones Park.
Restaurants in Mississippi Gulf Coast
1. Petit Bois Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. War Memorial Park
3. The Creole Creamery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Faroe59 - Blanco, United States
When did you last taste the cream in your ice cream? You'll find the classics as well as the creative, and the ice cream is divine. Try the Key Lime Basil Tequila if they have it....
4. Popps Ferry Causeway Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Gulf Islands National Seashore
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4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By Hollyhouse180
Enjoyed our visit to the Davis Bayou Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Film at the visitors center provided good background information before we hiked some trails in the area. Was hoping to see more wildlife but not the best weather for it, though we did see several alligators in the ponds, plus many turtles and a few lizards. Also saw an osprey and some pelicans fishing from point at the old CCC camp. The CCC camp site was a highlight on its own for us, and the wide variety of flora unfamiliar to us northerners was quite interesting, too. If you like to explore the outdoors, this is a great place to visit.
6. Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By chelslynne - Pensacola, United States
I checked out the bellfontaine trail and the cl dee trails. They are both well maintained and offer a good look at different ecosystems. Pitcher plants are pretty unique. I didn’t see a single crane but the hikes were still worth it
7. Kangarooz
8. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 780 reviews
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purposes of public education, conservation, and research on marine mammals and sea turtles in the wild and under human care. IMMS's Ocean Adventures Marine Park is open to the public year-round, reservations are not required. The Park is open seven days a week from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. All admission and interactive program proceeds go toward our conservation efforts. IMMS has been an active participant of the National Stranding Network since its inception. IMMS is the premier stranding organization in the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama region of the Gulf Coast with the capability and expertise to care for sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles. IMMS serves as an important educational resource for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, incorporating programs for conservation, education and research of marine mammals, sea turtles, and their environment.
Reviewed By megann1680
I recently visited and had an amazing time! The trainers and staff are all so friendly and could answer every question I had about the animals. There are so many things to do and see like stingrays, birds, gators, fish, snakes, sea lions, and dolphins! All of the shows are excellent and are sure to put a smile on any visitors face. The encounters offered with the animals are amazing and 100% worth it! For the stingray encounter, I got to snorkel and feed the stingrays in the large Ray Pool. For the sea lion encounter I got to feed and get a big kiss from McCoy. For the dolphin interaction, I got in the water with Turner and was able to feed and give him a big kiss. I will never forget the time I was able to spend here. This is a must-do for any visitor or resident of Gulfport and your visit also contributes to the conservation efforts of marine life!
9. Fontainebleau Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By danalenbain - Kansas City, United States
I was pleasantly surprised! There are two adjoining trails, red and green and both are open. Parking is limited. Pretty views of the bayou. Green trail is short and easy loop with benches along the way. Red trail branches off the green one and when you come to where it says end of trail, turn around and look left as the trail continues it’s just not marked but it’s easy to follow.
10. Jones Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By PatriciaS884
We wish we could have fished, but the piers were closed. It is still a nice place to relax, picnic, play, visit the beach, etc.
