It is what it is. It is a small town library. I enjoy the quaintness. It has books. It is peaceful…read more The ladies are always nice to me and helpful as well. I am glad it is here in Long Beach and it's presence brings me joy, both inside and out.

Amazingly enough, this brick structure from the sixties survived hurricane Katrina's wrath, and it…read morehas recently reopened as Longbeach's downtown library. The outdated, sixties facade sets the tone for the rest of the library. The magazine selection is skimpy and does not include any major national news subscriptions (ie: national review, Newsweek, etc). I have found the bathroom to be unserviceable due to..plumbing issues. The whole place has a faint smell of mildew and stale cigarettes. The reading room is just big enough for five. Longbeach is trying to come back, though. I found a few gems on their dime a paperback sale table, including several of Leon Uris' masterpieces (Mila 18, The Haj) and "Burr" by Gore Vidal.

I can't recommend this library enough. Reading time on Tuesdays is one of the best activities…read morearound. All of the staff genuinely love the kids and make it such an enjoyable event for them Mrs. Amber is incredibly dedicated and reading time is always accompanied by dancing and moving around and then a craft. You can't ask for more. Plus they have a great selection of books for children.... Almost all of the elephant and piggy books!

Very rude management and staff. There was a event signing and they knew what the event was about…read moreand decided they where to good t hold it after it started and they where kicked out and cops called. Proposition #48.

The Visitor Center is in the old railroad station and has plenty of information about the area. The…read morelady working when I visited was friendly and helpful. And a public restroom that was clean and well stocked. The Ocean Springs Fresh Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, this market is in the parking lot of the chamber of commerce for Ocean Springs with local vendors of fruits, vegetables, plants and friendly people. All of it seemed reasonably priced.

Your first stop in your tour of Ocean Springs to help guide your time in this sleepy and upscale…read morehistoric town. This shaded building once hailed as a train station; remains in that style as a architectural gem. In fact as I was taking a photo of the welcome sign...a long train whistled and rumbled by; the porch deliciously shook in response. Detected the building serves three purposes well 1) A separate retail art boutique called Realizations 2) The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce 3) The (public) Ocean Springs Main Street- Tourism Bureau Inside are prolific but tasteful examples of local art. (Please see my photos and tips) Enter, and stop at the video kiosk for a full color brochure. Turn left for the water fountain and a public bathroom (resplendent w art). Or, you can turn right and enter the guidance portion of the visitor center. The high counter (see picture) reminded me of where days of old a ticket master's workstation would be. This small but functional room serves you and any little ones traveling with you well. Brochures line the left side of the room and interesting local art, some tall, fill the space. Center on the floor is a kids visitors table. (How cute and thoughtful) Sign in and ask questions about this interesting Main Street town. (Always sign in, it's a nice thing to do; as it helps the town gauge the flow of traffic to plan outreach for next year) For the Record: This town is a good non beach day kinda place to visit.

This was a great venue for our Senior Graduation Crawfish Boil!! The 2nd floor was the perfect set…read moreup for the boiler and to set up the tables to serve the cooked crawfish and jambalaya. The top floor was plenty big enough to accommodate the 100 people we were expecting (and more). It was easy to rent and to get in to set up for the party. There is a kitchen with an industrial ice maker and refrigerator, if it is needed. The venue supplied all of the tables and chairs. All we had to do was bring the tablecloths, decorations, food, drinks, and music. It was a fantastic night and I would highly suggest using this for your next event!!!

Beautiful venue for a wedding but very difficult to find on Google. Once you do find it, you'll see…read moreit is a lovely three story white building with lots of parking and long stairs. They do have an elevator. There's a balcony you can use for your ceremony like in the wedding we attended this weekend and you can set up little small, tall cocktail tables out there for socializing. There's a kitchen and a bar area. The restrooms were clean and there were plenty of stalls and sinks. The place is roomy for a table for cake, separately for appetizers, main course and a DJ area plus many round tables and chairs for guests. The floors were of nicely polished wood for dancing and grooving. Longfellow Civic Center seems like a great place for a celebration and is close to the Buoys Bar for an after party.

Gulfport may not be the attraction to the region like New Orleans is to the West or Biloxi is to…read morethe East, but it does have some items that gives it a reason for being! It has the local airport, a Naval Base full of Sea Bees (with a really cool museum), a port, island excursions, fishing, shrimping, casinos and a beautiful white sand beach. Sunsets and sun rises are spectacular. Lots of camera opportunities! This was my second time here and yes, the hurricanes over the last decade or so have hit it hard. Still, the people continue to live here and the community survives. There are some great restaurants with some preparing local Gulf Coast favorites!

The city of Gulfport has a great many attractions, small museums, thrift stores, all very…read moreinteresting. I am usually glad every time I come. Only one time was unpleasant and that was the Cruise-In. The Aviation Museum is a must-see as is the train museum. The historical museum in the historic district is a trove of valuable information. The Fishbone Alley is so very cute and unique. There are so many things I plan on coming back and doing in the future.

People! Get on over to here! Great food, great entertainment, Super Sunsets and Sun Rises,…read moremagnificent dining establishments and plenty of places to get rich in casinos! While the massive devastation is still quite evident from Hurricane Katrina, it is is slowly coming back and there are lots of opportunities for a great vacation in this community! There are many things to see and do for the adventurer both inside Biloxi and in the neighboring area. Lots of small quick sites and sights! The food is good in so many locations. The Casino resorts can take care of more of your time. There are nearby excursions, museums, and let's don't forget the fishing opportunities! You can even take in a Professional Baseball game of the Biloxi Shuckers! The beach is pretty nice and don't expect a North Shore Hawaii surfing experience or snorkeling over a reef like Maui, but there is a lot of fun for the family! It is a gentle beach and makes for a very relaxing time! This is a place that you can have a very relaxing experience, fill your belly and perhaps even your pockets!

Five nights in Biloxi thanks to a Hilton Hotels deal - use points for four nights and get the fifth…read morenight free. I had no idea what I would do in Biloxi from Sunday until Friday. It's mostly a casino and beaches town. I'm not a gambler and I'm not a sun worshipper. As it happened, I found plenty! Great food, from sushi to pho to fried catfish to barbecue. A few museums including the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and the Ohr-O'keefe Museum of Art. Several local beers. Lots of shopping. Somewhere in there, I drove over to New Orleans for a day. I walked across the Biloxi Bay bridge early in the morning before it got too hot. And we toured the Biloxi Visitor's Center and Lighthouse Pier. Yes, there's plenty to do here. Friendly people and once you learn the lay of the land, it all clicks together. It helped to understand that back in 2014 or so, they numbered the traffic lights on US 90 from "one" on the Louisiana border and then increasing one by one until the Alabama border. You're at "Shrimp number 31"? That's the Edgewater Mall intersection. Easy parking during mid-October. Friendly folks. Not at all crowded. [Review 14189 overall, 1511 of 2020, number 79 in Mississippi.]

Traveling from Biloxi to New Orleans, I passed over the Bay Saint Louis Bridge going westbound. The…read moreold bridge was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina, but this new bridge was opened to traffic on May 17, 2007. The bridge carries two lanes of US-90 traffic in each direction plus there is a 12 foot wide pedestrian and bicycle path on the Gulf side. It is just over 2 miles. The bridge is smooth and easy to drive. There is no toll to cross the Bay Bridge. [Review 14198 overall, 1520 of 2020, number 88 in Mississippi.]

I hate bridges. Let me rephrase, I highly dislike bridges. But if I have to be driving over any…read morebridge I'll take the Bay Bridge near the Gulf of Mexico! We're on a very long vacation and I'll drive over this bridge in the beautiful summer sun in 92* weather any day of the week! We drive over it heading east from Waveland MS to Biloxi MS to swim, sightsee and shop for fresh seafood. I don't like bridges but this one is mighty alright by me!!

Good service, it was fast and very informative. These lady's are very professional and take pride…read morein their job