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What to do and see in Ocean Springs, Mississippi (MS): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Biloxi and west of Gautier. It is part of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 17,225 at the 2000 U.S. Census. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city of Ocean Springs had a population of 17,442.
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1. Walter Anderson Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 262 reviews
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA), founded in 1991, is located in historic Ocean Springs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. WAMA is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of artist-philosopher Walter Anderson (1903-1965) and his family. Walter Anderson’s paintings, drawings, murals, block prints, sculpture, carvings, and writings of coastal plants, animals, landscapes, and people have placed him among the most compelling and singular artists of the 20th century.
Reviewed By phelpsusa - Orlando, United States
Awesome museum, awesome art, tragic life history, two rooms are covered in art from floor to ceiling.
2. Shearwater Pottery
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Founded by Peter Anderson in 1928, this workshop features works by Anderson family members.
Reviewed By actball - Ecru, United States
So glad I was able to see this. It was started by Walter Anderson’s brother (Walter Anderson museum is a must see) absolutely love all the vivid and rich colors in the pottery and love that it is functional (bake and eat out of it) as well as beautiful.
3. Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 758betsym
I was very impressed with the whole memorial area. The pictures of the young men who gave their all for my country really brought it to mind what America lost in that war. Thank you Mississippi for honoring your sons in this beautiful setting.
4. 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.
5. Front Beach
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By fam0usdave - Mancelona, United States
A great place to enjoy the Mississippi sound with our dog. This is a clean place and well managed. Work is going on to repair the storm damage to the pier and it looks as though it will be open soon.
