52 Weeks of Fun

Not Just Destination Finders, But Destination Storytellers


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Coastal Mississippi is truly a pleasure seeker’s paradise. These communities are rich in both natural beauty and history and offer an astonishing diversity of education and business opportunities, recreational and cultural attractions, and a quality of life that is legendary.

Bay St. Louis is well-known for its cultural arts, casual environment, recreational opportunities, and fabulous food that have made it a premier destination year-round.

When visitors come to play on the bay, they find a rich gumbo of experiences befitting every style and personality, including, well, gumbo! Do they seek a quiet, country life stay, or a coastal stay with the salty gulf breezes wafting through the front porch? Are they outdoorsy, artistic, or a foodie? Great music? Photography? Whatever one’s pleasure, the choices are endless. It’s all here, ready and waiting.



A 52 Weeks of Fun Fascinating Fact about Bay St. Louis

Drive through downtown Bay St. Louis will offer "Heavenly Carved Wooden Angels”, once beautiful live oaks that are now works of art. Chainsaw sculptor Dayle K. Lewis from Indiana has transformed the tree trunks into “Angel Creations.”

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Aerial view of Bay St. Louis and its bridge.

The Historic Hancock County Courthouse.

The recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina was due in part to the efforts of the many volunteers who helped pick up the pieces.

NASA was an early partner in the Infinity Space Center, dedicating 199 leasable acres four miles south of the Stennis Space Center main entrance, next to the Welcome Center.

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