5 Free Adventures in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area

Whether you want to put all your money into an extended vacation or one of the casinos in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area, you can still enjoy yourself with a lot of free activities. Learn how to have a memorable time without emptying out your wallet at the same time.

Check out five free activities you can enjoy every time you book a vacation to the Mississippi Gulf Coast region.

1. Artwalks

The Biloxi, Mississippi, area is known for its unique art scene, and the art is on full display all through the city and surrounding areas. If you find that you lose track of what exhibits you've seen, you can learn more information and details by attending one of the official Artwalks. The biggest Artwalk takes place on the second Saturday of every month in Bay St Louis.

The streets come alive with artist presentations, galleries, and tours. Along with all of the free activities, restaurants have specials and deals to help save you money while you eat out. The Artwalk lasts for hours, giving you a lot of flexibility as you plan your visit.

2. Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum

Experience more art at the Alice Moseley Art Museum, located at the Historic Train Depot in Bay St Louis. The museum is completely free for guests and features a massive collection of art from Alice Moseley. One of the highlights is the interior design of the museum. The museum is decorated as a replica of Moseley's actual home where she crafted a lot of her paintings.

The museum holds events throughout the year and has a gift shop if you want to do some shopping after you enjoy the free attraction.

3. Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum

Another free museum in the area was created after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. An old schoolhouse was transformed into a makeshift castle and named the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum. The museum features photography, artwork, quilts, and mixed media pieces all relating to hurricane Katrina.

The museum is moving and educational, giving visitors a glimpse of the hardships and long history the state went through after the devastating storms. The museum holds special events and fundraisers throughout the year. As you plan a vacation, check the event calendar to see what is coming up.

4. Holiday Events

Each new holiday brings a lot of free options for the Mississippi area. Towards the end of January, guests can enjoy Mardi Gras celebrations, including free parades and musical performances. Many streets are closed to traffic so people can mingle and check everything out.

Many other holidays include events on the water. You can watch from the shore as you enjoy boat light parades, fireworks, and live music on the docks. Many street areas will host holiday bazaars throughout the year where you can shop and explore gifts and products sold by locals.

If you plan a vacation around the holidays, you will have a lot to discover in the area and can find plenty of free events to attend.

5. Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center

If you want to enjoy the outdoors, the Gulf Coast area has a lot of free trails and parks, and one of the more memorable options is the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center. The area includes a lot of protected land for the Sandhill Crane populations and a lengthy walking trail where you can see plants and wildlife near the coast.

The visitor's center also includes information on the crane, other wildlife, and the preservation efforts to keep the land protected and safe.

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