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SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Valentine’’s’’s Day, theCoastal Way
story by Joey Lee photos by James Edward Bates and Katherine Swetman
and courtesy of Ship Island Excursions, Biloxi Schooner, Pascagoula River Audubon Center and Crosby Arboretum
February means Valentine’s Day, and
with that, the pressure to make dinner reservations at a fancy restaurant, get dressed up and call it romantic. If that doesn’t sound like your idea of fun or romance, and you’d rather be outside doing something active, don’t worry—there are plenty of other options. The Coast offers a wide variety of ways to spend meaningful time together that aren’t fancy or expensive and often end up being far more memorable than an upscale dinner ever could be.
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Sunset Walk on the
Stroll, Eat, & Shop in
Biloxi–Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs
Bridge
Ocean Springs is made for wandering. Start with a walk along Front Beach, then head downtown and wander among the many excellent restaurants, galleries, and shops. It’s easy to let the day unfold naturally without a set schedule.
Sometimes the simplest plan is the best one. Walking the Biloxi- Ocean Springs Bridge at sunset delivers some of the best views of the Coast, where you can see for miles in any direction. It’s ideal for couples who just want to walk, talk and enjoy the view.
Biloxi–Ocean Springs Bridge