The good ole days may be long gone but every once in a while you come across a place that can take you back to a much simpler time, and Ocean Springs is definitely one of those places. At over 300 years old, the town is loaded with history and teeming with charm, making it easy to see why it’s known as the “gem of the Gulf Coast.”
Susan Hamilton/Flickr Quaint fishing towns may not be as abundant as they once were but they do still exist, and Ocean Springs definitely fits the bill.
Mike Rauls The picturesque coastal community was established by the French in 1699, and seafood has been a huge part of the city ever since.
Mike Rauls In fact, it was Ocean Springs’ location on the Gulf of Mexico that initially attracted explorers and settlers, while the abundance of seafood is what caused them to stay.
Margie Thompson Strickland/Facebook By the late 19th century, ice plants began popping up all over the region and greatly increased seafood sales.
David Salters/Facebook Today, the seafood industry is still thriving, making Ocean Springs the perfect place to get fresh shrimp, fish, crabs, and oysters.
Sarah Beaugez/Facebook Of course, great seafood isn’t the only thing you’ll find in Ocean Springs. The city’s quaint downtown area is home to more than 150 independent shops, eateries, and art galleries.
Brian Leon/Flickr The perfect mix of old and new, downtown Ocean Springs also includes plenty of places reminiscent of days long gone, such as the picture-perfect candy shop, Candy Cottage, and the historic Lovelace Drug Store and Soda Fountain.
Susan Hamilton/Flickr Speaking of days long gone, Ocean Springs is a city deeply influenced by its rich heritage and history - a fact that’s celebrated with annual reenactments on the beach and year-round art, music, and food festivals.
Tina Puglisi-Meadows/Facebook Beautiful beaches and access to the Gulf Islands National Seashore only add to Ocean Springs’ appeal.
Southern Nature Shots Not to mention Deer Island is less than a mile from the coastline. The 400-acre island is perfect for a secluded getaway and since it’s so close, anyone with a small boat, canoe, kayak, or paddle board can access it.
Sylvia Anderson/Facebook Whether you plan on just hitting the beach or taking in all the town has to offer, a trip to Ocean Springs should definitely be on your bucket list.
Picture Mississippi Photography/Kim Hunt
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Susan Hamilton/Flickr
Quaint fishing towns may not be as abundant as they once were but they do still exist, and Ocean Springs definitely fits the bill.
Mike Rauls
The picturesque coastal community was established by the French in 1699, and seafood has been a huge part of the city ever since.
In fact, it was Ocean Springs’ location on the Gulf of Mexico that initially attracted explorers and settlers, while the abundance of seafood is what caused them to stay.
Margie Thompson Strickland/Facebook
By the late 19th century, ice plants began popping up all over the region and greatly increased seafood sales.
David Salters/Facebook
Today, the seafood industry is still thriving, making Ocean Springs the perfect place to get fresh shrimp, fish, crabs, and oysters.
Sarah Beaugez/Facebook
Of course, great seafood isn’t the only thing you’ll find in Ocean Springs. The city’s quaint downtown area is home to more than 150 independent shops, eateries, and art galleries.
Brian Leon/Flickr
The perfect mix of old and new, downtown Ocean Springs also includes plenty of places reminiscent of days long gone, such as the picture-perfect candy shop, Candy Cottage, and the historic Lovelace Drug Store and Soda Fountain.
Speaking of days long gone, Ocean Springs is a city deeply influenced by its rich heritage and history - a fact that’s celebrated with annual reenactments on the beach and year-round art, music, and food festivals.
Tina Puglisi-Meadows/Facebook
Beautiful beaches and access to the Gulf Islands National Seashore only add to Ocean Springs’ appeal.
Southern Nature Shots
Not to mention Deer Island is less than a mile from the coastline. The 400-acre island is perfect for a secluded getaway and since it’s so close, anyone with a small boat, canoe, kayak, or paddle board can access it.
Sylvia Anderson/Facebook
Whether you plan on just hitting the beach or taking in all the town has to offer, a trip to Ocean Springs should definitely be on your bucket list.
Picture Mississippi Photography/Kim Hunt
Looking for more great towns in Mississippi? Be sure to to check out “10 Slow-Paced Small Towns in Mississippi Where Life Is Still Simple.”
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