Page 82 - South Mississippi Living - August, 2017

DOWNTOWNS colorful community CREATIVITY FLOWS IN
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street- Tourism Bureau leads the way in promoting tourism, providing progressive leadership for economic and community vitality for the greater Ocean Springs,
Jackson County area and gulf coast and enhancing local culture and preserve quality of life through planned growth, diversification and beautification. This three-tier organization works hand in hand with the City of Ocean Springs to enhance the culture, bring in progressive development and
to promote its hundreds of local businesses along with its
unique aspects.
With a town visitor center situated at the heartbeat of town,
this community touts walkability. From the downtown streets lined with one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, nightlife venues and galleries to the Live Oaks Bicycle Route and pops of art at the Little Children’s Park, public library and L&N Depot Plaza, this eclectic town features much for the creative eye.
Local restaurants have joined in on the action filling their walls with local artists’ works for the grabbing at the right price. Art openings are not only routine entertainment at the local galleries, The Walter Anderson Museum and Mary C.
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photos courtesy of Ocean Springs Chamber