In the social media era, you know when your friends are travelling. From spring break to summer vacation to holiday trips, your feeds fill up with travel pics – beach selfies, famous landmarks, well-known vistas. Some destinations are so shared, you feel like you’ve been there even if you haven’t.
On the southern edge of Mississippi, you’ll find a different kind of destination. It’s a region known as “The Secret Coast,” because unlike some places it still contains secrets, which is great for travelers who like to explore and discover. Scroll down to check out 13 hidden gems you’ll find in Coastal Mississippi (but probably not in your Instagram feed).
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
Round Island Lighthouse
North Star Sailing Charters
Bay St. Louis
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Bankhouse Coffee