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DOWNTOWNS
OCEAN SPRINGS
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photos by Donn Hupp
and courtesy of Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau
As a city known for its passion for the arts, you know Ocean Springs takes creativity seriously, no matter the medium.
From stores lled with local, handmade works to museums dedicated to keeping the arts alive, the community here is like no other. And that’s just on any given day – you should see it during a festival! Throughout the year, you’ll encounter a plethora of festivals and events that over ow onto the streets
themselves. Take the Peter Anderson Festival, presented by Blue Moon for instance, one of the largest arts & crafts festivals in the region that takes over Downtown Ocean Springs the rst weekend of November.
If entertainment is more your thing, look no further. Shopping, visiting museums and enjoying the outdoor recreational opportunities by day is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon, but the music steals the show when the sun goes down. Ocean Springs has exciting
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Fort Maurepas Park – This park located on the Gulf of Mexico features pavilions, splash pad, stage and public restrooms.
Shearwater Pottery – Founded in 1928 by master potter Peter Anderson, this pottery studio and annex still operate today.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art – Visit the nationally acclaimed Anderson family along with their friends in this state- of-the-art Museum.
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center – Explore Ocean Springs history, watch a live performance, check out the latest art exhibit or take a cooking class.
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