Gulfport, MS Attractions

ATTRACTION WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED DURING HURRICANE KATRINA. Fun Time USA in Gulfport is an amusement park that features a variety of rides for all ages including mini-golf, go-carts, and games.

The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is a large children's museum with interactive displays and play activities.

ATTRACTION WAS DESTROYED DURING HURRICANE KATRINA. The Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport presents dolphin and sea lion shows, aquariums, a petting pool, as well as bird shows and displays.

Bay Saint Louis (pop. 8,200) in Hancock County has an Old Town section with art and antique shops, cafés and restaurants. Many of the buildings in this area have been restored.

Housed in the Kate Lobrano house, the Hancock County Historical Society displays a collection of early photographs of the Bay Saint Louis area, Indian artifacts, and other antique items.

The Stennis Space Center researches space, oceanographic and environmental studies. The visitor center offers a motion simulator, exhibits and a tour of the shuttle complex.

Nature trails lead through the 64 acre grounds of the Crosby Arboretum south of Picayune. The area features more than 300 species of native plants. The pavilion was designed by Fay Jones, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.