There’s no time quite like family time in Coastal Mississippi! Make the most of your experience on The Secret Coast with these 50 fun family activities:
1. Catch shrimp and other sea creatures on an expedition with Biloxi Shrimping Trip
2. Splash on the private beaches of Ship Island
3. Play to win at Margaritaville’s Escape Family Entertainment Center
4. Explore Earth and space at INFINITY Science Center
5. Root for the Biloxi Shuckers at MGM Park
6. Experience our beautiful coastline on a bike route
7. Go on a guided kayaking tour or motorboat cruise with Eco-Tours of South Mississippi
8. Learn how to cook a new dish at Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
9. Meet and greet with dolphins at Ocean Adventures Marine Park
10. Enjoy a picture-perfect picnic on the beach with Coastal Picnic & Co.
11. Play a round of putt putt at Scarlet Pearl’s Lava Links Miniature Golf Course
12. Explore the bayou habitats at Pascagoula River Audubon Center
13. Race down the water slides at Gulf Islands Waterpark
14. Experience unlimited fun at Big Play Family Fun Center
15. Rent a kayak and venture out to Deer Island
16. Discover your imaginative side at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
17. Climb to the top of the Biloxi Lighthouse
18. Taste an artisan popsicle at Pop Brothers
19. Search for wildlife along the Grand Bay NERR boardwalk
20. Sail along the Coast aboard the historic Biloxi Schooner
21. Enjoy a bonfire and s'mores on the beach
22. Experience over 200 years of railroad history at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum
23. Observe gators in their natural habitat with Gulf Coast Gator Ranch & Airboat Tours
24. Find your favorite street art at Fishbone Alley
25. Discover the Secret Coast's unique history at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
26. Navigate the treetop adventure courses at Zip’N Fun Adventure Park
27. Plan your escape at Escape This Biloxi
28. Cool off at a local splash pad
29. Paddleboard through the Mississippi Sound
30. Enjoy the vibrant and expressive art at Walter Anderson Museum of Art
31. Hop into a good time at Altitude Trampoline Park
32. Go camping at Davis Bayou
33. Finish the day watching the sunset from the Biloxi Bay Bridge
34. Enjoy dinner with a view
35. Let the good times roll at the Mardi Gras Museum
36. Take a selfie at Sharkheads
37. Explore the Coast’s National Park – Gulf Islands National Seashore
38. Visit the 500-year-old Friendship Oak
39. Attend a local festival
40. Enjoy art and architecture at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
41. Rent jet skis for an afternoon of fun on the water
42. Tour the Round Island Lighthouse
43. Devour the best donuts in Mississippi at The TatoNut Shop
44. Go fishing in freshwater, saltwater, or brackish water...
45. Then have your catch cooked at The Blind Tiger
46. Search for the best souvenir to remember your trip by
47. Fly kites on our 62 miles of coastline
48. Catch a play or performance at one of the area’s theaters
49. Go bird watching on our bird trails
50. Get a selfie at “Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast” sign
51. Learn about local marine life at the Mississippi Aquarium
52. Experience the natural beauty of Twelve Oaks Nature Trail
53. Ride the waves at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark
54. Browse through the massive collection of toys at Miner's Doll & Toy Store
55. Treat yourself to a snoball at Sea Level
56. Search for dolphins aboard the Betsy Ann Riverboat
57. Explore the savannas, marsh, and scrubs at the Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge & Visitors Center
58. Count the Hurricane Katrina Tree Sculptures along US90
59. Go for a stroll in "Mississippi's Front Yard"
60. Pick out a book and enjoy the view from Pass Books