Stretching 150 miles from Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Gulfport, Mississippi, the Gulf Islands National Seashore covers 135,000 acres. The Mississippi section comprises three barrier islands, Ship, Horn and Petit Bois, which extend from Gulfport to Pascagoula, as well as the Davis Bayou Area on the mainland near Ocean Springs. Main visitor attractions include the area's pristine white sand beaches and sparkling blue waters, as well as the prehistoric remnants of shell mounds and fortifications dating from the early 19th-century. An abundance of recreation adds to the historic interest of the area, which includes camping and picnicking. The park is open year-round, although specific hours vary seasonally and by unit.
Location:
Gulfport Mississippi 39501
Telephone
850-455-5167
(Mobile) A Touch for Health & The Garden's Day Spa
(Bay St. Louis) Bay Marina
(Theodore) Bellingrath Road Church of Christ
(Gulfport) Gulf Islands National Seashore
(Slidell) Honey Island Swamp Tours
(New Orleans) Jazzland Theme Park
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06/09 Coming to The Gulfport area
Pensacola Repticon Show Pensacola FL April27-28 Features two days of reptile fun, with over 100 tables of top-quality reptiles, amphibians, exotic pets and pet products, hourly seminars and presentations, door prizes sponsored by Exo Terra, and much more!
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Pensacola Crawfish Festival Pensacola FL May4-6 The festival is one of the largest crawfish boils in the state and is always held in downtown Pensacola on the beautiful waterfront of Bartram Park. The Pensacola Crawfish Festival brought a little of the Louisiana bayou right here to Pensacola Bay.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Hangout Music Festival Gulf Shores AL May17-19 Located directly on white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, the festival treats guests to a unique festival experience and consistently features a diverse selection of top touring artists.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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