Ocean Springs, MS is a charming coastal town with plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy and explore. From the stunning white sand beaches to the captivating history of the area, there is something for everyone in this small Mississippi community. Visitors often rave about the unique shops and restaurants dotting the historic downtown district, as well as the swamps and wildlife preserves nearby. The local art galleries are renowned for their exquisite collections of sculptures and paintings from local artists, while boat tours provide a chance to explore the estuaries teeming with nature’s beauty. Whether you are looking for an adventure in nature or simply relaxing on the beach, Ocean Springs has it all and more. People who have visited Ocean Springs report feeling relaxed yet energized by their experiences, praising its natural beauty, friendly locals, and wide array of activities.
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Great coastal town compared to rest of the country - 9/9/2006
Lived in O.S. for the past 25 years. Had lived in numerous places in the U.S. prior to that. This is a great, affordable coastal town. Housing has gone up since Katrina hit, but food, utilities, etc are still cheap compared to the rest of the country. Love the fact that it is only a short drive to FL, AL, GA, LA, TX, AR. Just moved to northern TX with my husband's job, but plan to move back in a year when my husband
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Great Place to live - 7/21/2006
I like living in a smaller town on the coast, but near everything. I've lived here over 10 years and love it. Bad: property taxes a bit
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nicknamed - please read - 7/6/2006
Went to Univeristy of S. Miss, used to live in S. Florida, Alabama, and Jackson, MS. While I went to college, the people from Ocean Springs, MS that went to college with me, use to brag about being from this place. They just could not wait to tell people that they were from here. Dunno why. Upon visiting there allow me to verify there is nothing to brag about. The water is ridiculously shallow, too close to industrial yards (where everyone works) with a poor education system, seriously outdated, etc....most people at our school gave people from this area the nickname "coast trash". Seriously, they did. Make you own judgement. There are some friendly people there. I guess it is relative to your
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southern friendliness over rated - 6/19/2006
I live in southern mississippi and i think its boast as the friendliest in the country is over rated.People here tend to stick within a circle of
relatives,friends from growing up,etc.I have been here for 15 years and
lived in northeastern wisconsin for 18 years[originally from mass.].I made
a few life time friends in wisconsin and other friends.This is not the case
here.I am sure i will get a lot of arguements from southerners.
Another thing is the obssession with the civil war which i think is strange
since the north won and the south was decimated.What makes me sick is that
they hold a confederate memorial day and place it on the same level as the
national memorial day.The civil war divided this country and probably set it
back at least 25 years.In the north you see a monument to the union soldiers
who served and died but thats it.They dont obssess about the civil war and
recognize that it was a step backwards
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