- TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Gulfport, Mississippi, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ocean Springs, Biloxi, Bay St. Louis and Long Beach.
- From Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to Dailey Charters, the Gulfport area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Boat Tours, Fishing, Bowling and Water Parks.
- The second largest city after the capital city of Jackson is Mississippi's Gulfport. Totaling over 62 square miles the city has much to offer both its residents and visitors. It's biggest draw being the Mississippi Coast casinos, the city also offers the world's largest annual fishing rodeo and speedboat race events.
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10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport, MS
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Established in 1984, The Institute for Marine Mammal Research offers plenty of opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the aquatic wildlife. The Dolphin Encounter and the Sea Explorers are some of the programs organized.
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With ample opportunity to get outside and enjoy mother nature, Harbor Square Park offers a number of outdoor amenities and attractions, including: backpacking, picnicking, saltwater fishing, beaches, and a boat launch.
1.2 Miles
A wide range of classic cars, motorcycles, and boats are on display at the Busted Wrench Garage Museum within its 6,000-square-foot exhibit hall. Along with these restored vehicles, the site acts as a prominent venue for many car shows in the area.
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Organizing yacht cruises through the Gulf of Mexico, Set Sail Away-Day Cruises takes visitors on a scenic adventure on a 9.5 foot yacht. During the excursion, visitors can spot marine life like dolphins, and learn a few sailing tricks.
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Designed by Mark McCumber and opened in 1986, the Windance Country Club's golf course is an 18-hole championship course which has a 4 stars rating according to the Golf Digest magazine. It is also The Best Place You Can Play, according to the Golfweek magazine.
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Established in 1946, the Gulfport Little Theatre presents a wide variety of shows, ranging from elaborate musicals to small, intimate dramatic works. The theater also hosts classes and summer drama camps.
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University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS 39560
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Housed at the University of Mississippi's Long Beach campus, the Katrina Archives are a collection of documents, artifacts, and other informative pieces relating to Hurricane Katrina, a tremendously destructive storm that battered the Gulf Coast in 2005.
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The Friendship Oak is a massive 500-year-old oak tree. The legend says that those who walk underneath this tree with its 5 feet 9 inches trunk will remain friends forever.
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Long Beach City of is a city that is home to various businesses including Farley Family Dentistry, Toni's Coin Laundry, and Beatline Road. The city features a fire department, a building department, and a harbor.
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A charter fishing company led by a Coast Guard licensed Captain, 9-Ball Fishing Charters leads expeditions along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for up to four anglers at a time. The company specializes in a wide variety of fish.