Page 41 - South Mississippi Living - May, 2019

ocean springs
story by Cynthia Sutton photos by Katherine Swetman and courtesy of Ocean Springs Chamber
elcome to our great American Main Street community! Ocean Springs is a quaint, cottage community known for its artsy vibe and award winning festivals. This community
is home to hundreds of unique shops, restaurants and galleries surrounded by bayous and natural beauty.
We enjoy a fun time with monthly festivals and events, including the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Cruisin’ the Coast, Mardi Gras season, Food Month in May to showcase our more than 100 restaurants, bars and night life venues, Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival, Free Food Fridays and Ocean Springs Restaurant Week.
The Ocean Springs Visitors Center, located in the downtown walking area inside the L&N train depot on Washington Avenue, is the official vistors center. Smiles and greetings are the first things visitors receive, and the wealth of local information offered makes it a must stop. Best of all, the Ocean Springs Shopping, Dining, Art, Recreation and Lodging Guide is available.
Our team works hard to promote the cultural aspects
of the community and express the vibrant quality of
life produced by its walkability. For shopping, dining, recreation, lodging and art, we encourage travelers to come shop, eat and stay with us.
We produce numerous marketing pieces, websites, social media, marketing, advertising and other promotional pieces that express why we love Ocean Springs. The #ILoveOS campaign began from this concept and through our Great American Main Street Award in 2013.
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Home to hundreds of unique shops, restaurants and galleries
Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Saturday, June 1
Cruisin’ The Coast Ocean Springs
Thursday-Saturday, October 10, 11, 12
Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3