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

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

 

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Davis Bayou

 

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art

 

Round Island Lighthouse

Round Island Lighthouse

 

North Star Sailing Charters

North Star Sailing Charters

 

Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis

 

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge

 

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

 

Bankhouse Coffee

Bankhouse Coffee

 

Infinity Science Center

Infinity Science Center

 

Fishbone Alley

Fishbone Alley

 

Friendship Oak

Friendship Oak

 

Biloxi Small Craft Harbor

Biloxi Small Craft Harbor