A Weekend in Downtown Ocean Springs, MS: Where to Eat, Stay and Wander

Downtown Ocean Springs is easy to explore on foot, with restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and places to stay within a few blocks of Washington Avenue, Government Street and Porter Avenue. Here is a simple way to plan a weekend.

Friday evening: Check in at one of our downtown places to stay, such as The Hemingway, a boutique hotel on Washington Avenue, or The Beatnik, a boutique cabin hotel on Porter Avenue. See all lodging at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/places-to-stay-ocean-springs

Then walk to dinner. Burgers and craft cocktails at Woody's Roadside or crawfish and craft beer at Knuckleheads are two local favorites. Browse every downtown restaurant at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/places-to-eat-ocean-springs-ms

Saturday: Start with coffee at The District Coffee Company, then spend the day browsing downtown shops and galleries. Our shopping guide is at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/best-shopping-ocean-springs-ms and for an art stop, look up the Walter Anderson Museum of Art or Shearwater Pottery. Traveling with kids? See https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/attractions-for-kids-family

Saturday night: Head to Government Street or Washington Avenue for cocktails, craft beer and live music. Our nightlife guide is at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/nightlife-drinks-live-music

Sunday: Have a relaxed brunch, then stroll toward Front Beach before you head home.

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