Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis is known for its coastal-cool lifestyle, rich 300-year history, and quaint shopping. You'll also find Vegas-style excitement in the area casino resorts. Charming local museums and a talented theater and arts environment round out this Mississippi Main Street Community. Bay St. Louis is a place New Orleans residents discovered decades ago as a family getaway destination and a second-home haven. Enjoy some of the best dining along the coast, antique shopping, art galleries, boutiques, festivals, and beautiful beaches. A brand-new harbor makes Bay St. Louis a fisherman's and water lover's dream location. Coastal Living Magazine has featured this small town as one of the top 10 beach communities. It was also voted one of the top 3 coolest small towns in the nation by Budget Travel Magazine.

Nearby Infinite Science Center is a state-of-the-art facility offering educational exhibits and tours of NASA's Stennis Space Center. Buccaneer State Park is on the beach just west of Bay St Louis. A nature lover's paradise, you can explore Bay St Louis and Hancock County via the Gulf Coast Scenic Byways system, 13 miles of beaches and 30 miles of trails, waterways, and scenic drives.

Links:

• City of Bay Saint Louis
• Hancock County Chamber of Commerce
• Old Town Bay Saint Louis
• Hancock County History 
• Alice Moseley Museum 
• Infinity Science Center 
• Buccaneer State Park 
• Scenic Byways Trails 
• Bay-Waveland Schools 
• Hancock County Schools