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WELCOME TO
Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau
From all of us, welcome to Hancock County. Please pause, take a deep breath, and relax. Now you’re ready to enjoy all that our beautiful area has to offer.
We invite you to begin your visit
at Hancock County’s “Front Door,” our Visitor Center in the historic
Bay St. Louis Train Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a designated Mississippi Landmark. You can also pick up additional maps and
brochures, as well as get
directions or suggestions
from our knowledgable
staff!
Take a moment to savor the historic depot’s architecture and the two museums located here: the Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum and the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum.
Just across the street is the old Star Hotel and starting point of “This Property is Condemned” Walking Tour to commemorate the movie filmed at this location in 1966.
Hancock County has something
for everyone as you Play on the Bay in Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Kiln and Waveland while enjoying our walkable areas, green spaces, golfing, gaming, camping, fishing, dining and attractions.
Come
Play on the Bay
We have maps, brochures, directions and suggestions! With so much to do in Hancock County, sometimes you need a little help finding exactly what you need!
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