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All the United States Mississippi Ocean Springs

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ocean Springs

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Updated August 17, 2023

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Charnley-Norwood House

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Charnley-Norwood House

This house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan was destroyed twice and reconstructed to near original condition.

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Walter Anderson Museum of Art

A small museum celebrating the work of a Mississippi artist who had a unique connection with the natural world.
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The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.
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Gulfport, Mississippi

Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.
15 miles from Ocean Springs

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Fishbone Alley

A brick-lined alley full of public artwork tucked away in downtown Gulfport.
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