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State Bucket List
Mississippi's Gulf Coast is one of the most underrated outdoor destinations in the South. Ocean Springs -- a Gulf Coast town with more working artists per capita than almost anywhere in the region -- anchors a stretch of barrier islands, white sand beaches, and national seashore that most travelers drive past on the way to somewhere else. That's their loss.
Gulf Islands National Seashore protects some of the clearest water on the Gulf Coast. The barrier islands off Horn Island offer snorkeling for sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish in conditions that rival the Florida Keys. The Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs is one of the most remarkable small-museum experiences in America.
These four Mississippi adventures represent the Gulf Coast at its best -- accessible, authentic, and genuinely surprising.
The barrier islands of Gulf Islands National Seashore offer some of the clearest water on the Gulf Coast. Snorkel the nearshore reefs off Horn Island for sea turtles, rays, and schools of tropical fish.
Ocean Springs anchors the most underrated stretch of Gulf Coast beach in America. The white sand beaches, barrier island ferry, and Walter Anderson Museum make it a complete weekend destination.
This Gulf Coast gem punches far above its weight - world-class Walter Anderson Museum, a walkable downtown of galleries and restaurants, and easy access to Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Ocean Springs has more working artists per capita than almost any town its size in the South. The Walter Anderson Museum anchors a walkable arts district that rewards slow exploration.
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