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Saturday, August 29, 2009
The Mud Shack
The Mud Shack - "The paint your own pottery place". This unique shop offers adults and children the opportunity to choose a ceramic piece and create your own masterpiece.
*Lunch is on your own.
Times: 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Rate - $25.00
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Shopping in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs has more than 100 shops and 60 restaurants in a space that can be easily covered by foot. Highlights include the Art House and co-op with the town art association representing more than 300 artists. Come shop while the children create pottery at the Mud Shack!
For a list of shops, visit http://www.discoverourtown.com/MS/Ocean%20Springs/Shopping-17.html
Time: Arrive at 10:00 a.m.
Free Activity
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
The museum is dedicated to the celebration of the works of Walter Inglis Anderson, American master, whose depictions of the plants, animals, and people of the Gulf Coast have placed him among the forefront of American painters of the 20th Century.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Adult Tour - $5.00
Student Tour (K-12) - $3.00, Under 5 – Free
Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2009
Gulfport Gulf Island Waterpark
Gulfport Gulf Island Waterpark - the largest waterpark on the coast featuring miles of slides, wavepool, Horn Island Blaster, Lazy Pearl River, etc.
*Lunch will be on your own. There are food and beverage stations set up throughout the park.
Time: Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate - $13.00
Kids under 3 are free.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Biloxi Shrimping Boat Tour
Biloxi Shrimping Boat Tour - "The most interesting tour boat on the Coast!" The pride and heritage of Biloxi comes alive aboard this unique and interesting cruise. The Biloxi Shrimping Trip exposes guests to a spectacular world of sea life - caught on a real shrimping expedition.
Time: 10:00 a.m. (1:00 p.m. if full)
Adult Rate - $13.00
Child Rate (ages 4-11) - $10.00, Under 3 - Free
Monday, August 31, 2009
Ship Island Excursion
The finest beaches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are located on Ship Island. Tranquil stretches of barrier island shore invite you to explore, picnic, or hike. Pristine gulf waters surrounding Ship Island attract swimmers and body surfers. The National Park Service provides a designated swim beach. Emergency assistance is available. (Cruise takes approximately 1 hour to reach the island.)
*Lunch is on your own
Time: Depart for Island - 9:00 a.m.
Depart for Gulfport - 1:00 p.m.
Adult Rate - $24.00
Senior/Military Rate - $23.00
Child Rate (ages 3-10) - $13.00, Under 3 - Free
Monday, August 31, 2009
Beauvoir
Come visit the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library in Biloxi. Beauvoir was the last home of Jefferson Davis, and it was the site of his retirement.
*Lunch is on your own
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Adult Rate - $9.00
Senior/Military Rate - $7.50
Child Rate (Children K - 12) - $5.00, 5 and under - Free
Friday, August 28 – Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Everyday Shopping Excursions
Take a shuttle to the Prime Outlets Mall or Crossroads Shopping Center in Gulfport. At Prime Outlets, you will find your favorite brands, such as Polo Ralph Lauren, COACH, Banana Republic, etc. The center features a food court, children’s playground, and an ATM machine. Crossroads Shopping Center offers Academy Sports, Goody’s, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, and many other stores.
Time: Between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free activity.
Saturday, August 29 & Monday, August 31, 2009
Bridge to Bridge (B2B) Coastal Tours
The Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The bridge lies in a twisted mass as result of catastrophic wind and storm surge from Hurricane Katrina. Road closure along the coastal area was problematic during the recovery efforts. The bridge has been rebuilt and was opened to traffic on November 1, 2007. The 1.6-mile Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge accommodates six traffic lanes and include a shared biking and pedestrian path. The new bridge structure provides approximately 95 feet of vertical clearance to accommodate marine traffic.
Time: Saturday - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - 3:15 p.m.
Adult or Children - $5.00