Bamboo Room Guidebook
Museums
INFINITY Science Center is a non-profit science museum dedicated to providing our guests with a quality, fun, and fascinating learning experience. INFINITY also is host to the NASA Stennis Visitor Center. INFINITY offers a blend of space, Earth science, engineering and technology content, spiced with innovative programming. At INFINITY, we seek to inspire the next a-ha moment, and be a place where science is fun, fascinating and accesible to everyone.
25 locals recommend
INFINITY Science Center
1 Discovery CirINFINITY Science Center is a non-profit science museum dedicated to providing our guests with a quality, fun, and fascinating learning experience. INFINITY also is host to the NASA Stennis Visitor Center. INFINITY offers a blend of space, Earth science, engineering and technology content, spiced with innovative programming. At INFINITY, we seek to inspire the next a-ha moment, and be a place where science is fun, fascinating and accesible to everyone.
Fueled with courage, bolstered by humor, and lifted up by an unprecedented number of volunteers who poured in from around the country, the people of the Mississippi coast began to rebuild their lives and their towns. Our museum is not a memorial to a disaster, but a tribute to the strength and beauty of the human spirit.
12 locals recommend
Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
335 Coleman AveFueled with courage, bolstered by humor, and lifted up by an unprecedented number of volunteers who poured in from around the country, the people of the Mississippi coast began to rebuild their lives and their towns. Our museum is not a memorial to a disaster, but a tribute to the strength and beauty of the human spirit.
The “depot,” is a two-story building with mission style design. The train depot, (c. 1928), is surrounded by park-like grounds, and once served as the centerpiece of the film, “This Property is Condemned” starring Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. The historic L & N Train Depot is designated a “Mississippi Landmark,” and currently houses the Hancock County Tourism, Bay St Louis Mardi Gras Museum, and Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum. Located across from the “depot” is “Depot Row” which houses several shops and restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Bay St. Louis Historic L & N Train Depot
1928 Depot WayThe “depot,” is a two-story building with mission style design. The train depot, (c. 1928), is surrounded by park-like grounds, and once served as the centerpiece of the film, “This Property is Condemned” starring Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. The historic L & N Train Depot is designated a “Mississippi Landmark,” and currently houses the Hancock County Tourism, Bay St Louis Mardi Gras Museum, and Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum. Located across from the “depot” is “Depot Row” which houses several shops and restaurants.
Art and Sculpture gallery, with artist’s lectures, art demonstrations, classes, special exhibitions and metal & glass studios of sculptors Erica Larkin Gaudet & Mitchell Gaudet. The 2000 square foot gallery features gallery openings, group artist exhibits, ART SHOP and special events.
Studio Waveland & Gallery
228 Coleman AveArt and Sculpture gallery, with artist’s lectures, art demonstrations, classes, special exhibitions and metal & glass studios of sculptors Erica Larkin Gaudet & Mitchell Gaudet. The 2000 square foot gallery features gallery openings, group artist exhibits, ART SHOP and special events.
Our headquarters, the Kate Lobrano House, is a delightful 1896 shotgun cottage that was donated to the society in 1988 by the grandchildren of Katherine Maynard Lobrano. Most of the original house is used as a turn-of-the-century museum, but a large addition to the rear provides office and storage facilities for research, lecture and social function areas. We seat sixty people at monthly luncheon meetings.
Hancock County Historical Society
108 Cue StOur headquarters, the Kate Lobrano House, is a delightful 1896 shotgun cottage that was donated to the society in 1988 by the grandchildren of Katherine Maynard Lobrano. Most of the original house is used as a turn-of-the-century museum, but a large addition to the rear provides office and storage facilities for research, lecture and social function areas. We seat sixty people at monthly luncheon meetings.
Coffee & Food
Built in 1868 and boasting a rare three-sided gallery, the Mockingbird Café is a small, charmingly eclectic venue located two blocks from the Beachfront, Old Town Bay St. Louis. The 'bird is the preferred hangout of anyone with an easy spirit. We've been called the Living Room of the Bay, and that is true. When the Mockingbird was born, out of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, locals and volunteers alike found the 'bird to be a welcome and comforting presence in the trying, chaotic times after the storm. So stop by and relax in Bay St. Louis' livingroom.
55 locals recommend
Mockingbird Cafe
110 S 2nd StBuilt in 1868 and boasting a rare three-sided gallery, the Mockingbird Café is a small, charmingly eclectic venue located two blocks from the Beachfront, Old Town Bay St. Louis. The 'bird is the preferred hangout of anyone with an easy spirit. We've been called the Living Room of the Bay, and that is true. When the Mockingbird was born, out of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, locals and volunteers alike found the 'bird to be a welcome and comforting presence in the trying, chaotic times after the storm. So stop by and relax in Bay St. Louis' livingroom.
Creole Creamery
209 Main StThe best homemade ice cream!
"Visit us for delicious breakfast and lunch served all day in the cozy dining room, on the porch or under the oaks on the patio. Credit cards cheerfully accepted."
19 locals recommend
Butter Cup On Second Street
112 N 2nd St"Visit us for delicious breakfast and lunch served all day in the cozy dining room, on the porch or under the oaks on the patio. Credit cards cheerfully accepted."
Bars & Food On The Water
Open air breeze, sand between your toes, amazing views, fresh food, ice cold drinks. The Blind Tiger takes the island experience and places it right here in downtown Bay St Louis. On three floors, three full bars, with cheeseburgers, fish tacos, seared tuna, fresh seafood & shrimp, hand-cut fries, just some of what our menu offers.
85 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Bay St. Louis
119 N Beach BlvdOpen air breeze, sand between your toes, amazing views, fresh food, ice cold drinks. The Blind Tiger takes the island experience and places it right here in downtown Bay St Louis. On three floors, three full bars, with cheeseburgers, fish tacos, seared tuna, fresh seafood & shrimp, hand-cut fries, just some of what our menu offers.
Dan B. Murphy's Restaurant & Bar is a three story local eating and drinking establishment, right on the water, in downtown Bay St Louis, owned and operated by life long residents of the town. Have a look at our online menu and happy hour offerings. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
33 locals recommend
Dan B. Murphy's
109 South Beach BoulevardDan B. Murphy's Restaurant & Bar is a three story local eating and drinking establishment, right on the water, in downtown Bay St Louis, owned and operated by life long residents of the town. Have a look at our online menu and happy hour offerings. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Coastal bar/restaurant with open, ocean view sports bar overlooking the bay and harbor. We feature live music Thursday through Sunday. Have a look at our online menu!
19 locals recommend
Tripletails Restaurant
113 S Beach BlvdCoastal bar/restaurant with open, ocean view sports bar overlooking the bay and harbor. We feature live music Thursday through Sunday. Have a look at our online menu!
A breezy beach bar, on three floors, with a nautical theme, outdoor deck seating, fun atmosphere, and live music! Sunday-Thursday 11am to 12am, Friday-Saturday 11am to 3am. See our online menu!
26 locals recommend
Buoys Bar
115 S Beach BlvdA breezy beach bar, on three floors, with a nautical theme, outdoor deck seating, fun atmosphere, and live music! Sunday-Thursday 11am to 12am, Friday-Saturday 11am to 3am. See our online menu!
Casino and Gambling
When you come down to the Silver Slipper Casino, you’ll be greeted with a full array of options. Our expanded Slipper Sports Book, slots, table games and video poker are just a few of your choices. Come on down and enjoy a night of thrills, as well as some of the finest food on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, before retiring for the evening at our beachside hotel. From big time rollers to penny slots, there’s something for everyone at the Silver Slipper.
Gourmet Dining
Work up an appetite at the tables or slots? There are three fine establishments at Silver Slipper to ensure you’ll never leave hungry. In fact, many of our patrons come for the gourmet dining as much as for the games. The Palm Court Café is open 24 hours where you can enjoy breakfast all day long, sandwiches, specialty desserts, coffees, and much more. Take out service is available. Over at the Jubilee Buffet, patrons enjoy casual dining from one of the most extensive salad bars and buffets on the Gulf Coast. Featured items include Seafood, Southern, Asian, Italian, and Creole dishes, all prepared from the freshest and finest ingredients available. Seeking a fine dining experience to round out your evening? The Blue Bayou Bar & Grill is the destination for a full sit down meal, including seafood appetizers, succulent steaks, fresh fish, and more.
42 locals recommend
Silver Slipper Casino Hotel
5000 S Beach BlvdCasino and Gambling
When you come down to the Silver Slipper Casino, you’ll be greeted with a full array of options. Our expanded Slipper Sports Book, slots, table games and video poker are just a few of your choices. Come on down and enjoy a night of thrills, as well as some of the finest food on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, before retiring for the evening at our beachside hotel. From big time rollers to penny slots, there’s something for everyone at the Silver Slipper.
Gourmet Dining
Work up an appetite at the tables or slots? There are three fine establishments at Silver Slipper to ensure you’ll never leave hungry. In fact, many of our patrons come for the gourmet dining as much as for the games. The Palm Court Café is open 24 hours where you can enjoy breakfast all day long, sandwiches, specialty desserts, coffees, and much more. Take out service is available. Over at the Jubilee Buffet, patrons enjoy casual dining from one of the most extensive salad bars and buffets on the Gulf Coast. Featured items include Seafood, Southern, Asian, Italian, and Creole dishes, all prepared from the freshest and finest ingredients available. Seeking a fine dining experience to round out your evening? The Blue Bayou Bar & Grill is the destination for a full sit down meal, including seafood appetizers, succulent steaks, fresh fish, and more.
Shaggy's restaurant is a waterfront dining experience serving fresh seafood on the Gulf Coast. Their large new deck right on the water has amazing views. See online menu and happy hour options!
26 locals recommend
Shaggy's Pass Harbor
120 South Hiern AveShaggy's restaurant is a waterfront dining experience serving fresh seafood on the Gulf Coast. Their large new deck right on the water has amazing views. See online menu and happy hour options!
This little shack on Pass Christian harbor is a delight! Their specialty is fish tacos. Self service take out, with picnic tables right on the water, and live music on weekends.
14 locals recommend
Sea Level
3 Hiern AveThis little shack on Pass Christian harbor is a delight! Their specialty is fish tacos. Self service take out, with picnic tables right on the water, and live music on weekends.
Fine Dining
Fields Steak & Oyster Bar serves up fresh seafood, waygu steaks, and fine cocktails in downtown Bay St. Louis, MS.
30 locals recommend
Field's Steak and Oyster Bar
111 Main StFields Steak & Oyster Bar serves up fresh seafood, waygu steaks, and fine cocktails in downtown Bay St. Louis, MS.
The Sycamore House is a family run restaurant that has been open since 2002. Michael Eastham and Stella LeGardeur are the chefs and owners. The restaurant a National Historic Register property, overlooking Main Street in old town Bay St Louis. The traditional setting with its mature oak trees providing shade to the screened porch and patio areas, had been a restaurant since the 1970s. See our online menu!
26 locals recommend
Sycamore House
210 Main StThe Sycamore House is a family run restaurant that has been open since 2002. Michael Eastham and Stella LeGardeur are the chefs and owners. The restaurant a National Historic Register property, overlooking Main Street in old town Bay St Louis. The traditional setting with its mature oak trees providing shade to the screened porch and patio areas, had been a restaurant since the 1970s. See our online menu!
Neighborhoods
The historic downtown area of Bay St Louis mostly survived Katrina. There are many historical homes and buildings with small retail businesses, coffee shops and restaurants, and art galleries and antique malls, in them.
It's a great place to stroll around and to explore. There is ample free parking (along now with some paid parking lots) within about a 1-4 block radius of the main business/shops/restaurants district. And street side parking is also allowed.
There is an "Old Town Bay St Louis Historic Walking & Biking Tour" map available at the DEPOT Visitors Center or to download directly online from the local web based journal The Shoofly Magazine, under "maps" and "tours", as a pdf file.
67 locals recommend
Bay St. Louis
The historic downtown area of Bay St Louis mostly survived Katrina. There are many historical homes and buildings with small retail businesses, coffee shops and restaurants, and art galleries and antique malls, in them.
It's a great place to stroll around and to explore. There is ample free parking (along now with some paid parking lots) within about a 1-4 block radius of the main business/shops/restaurants district. And street side parking is also allowed.
There is an "Old Town Bay St Louis Historic Walking & Biking Tour" map available at the DEPOT Visitors Center or to download directly online from the local web based journal The Shoofly Magazine, under "maps" and "tours", as a pdf file.
Best Beach
Henderson Point is just across the bay bridge from downtown Bay St Louis, on your way to Pass Christian. You just take a right immediately after the bridge. It is the only beach that is not directly on a main road, and like other local beaches, is usually not very crowed. Park in the lot and walk west towards the bay for bird watching, sunbathing, and shell collecting.
Henderson Point Beach
4th AvenueHenderson Point is just across the bay bridge from downtown Bay St Louis, on your way to Pass Christian. You just take a right immediately after the bridge. It is the only beach that is not directly on a main road, and like other local beaches, is usually not very crowed. Park in the lot and walk west towards the bay for bird watching, sunbathing, and shell collecting.
Live Music
The historical roots of music here in MS go back decades. Live music is an integral part of the culture here (as well as in LA). Many of the locations in this guidebook - Mockingbird Cafe, 100 Men Hall, Dan B's, Triplesails, The Silver Slipper, along with other beach bars and restaurants, host live bands and musicians on a regular basis. There are also regular open mic nights, where the most amazingly talented local musicians take the spotlight. Check the Shoofly calendar online for live music events during your stay https://www.bslshoofly.com/calendar.html.
The Hall is one of the rare physical sites still standing on the Mississippi Blues Trail, and is a testament to the rich birthing of American music that unfolded during a history of racial oppression. It is one of the few significant African American landmarks in Mississippi. Live music venue - check the online schedule to see what events are happening during your stay at the 100 Men Hall website.
12 locals recommend
100 Men Hall
303 Union StThe Hall is one of the rare physical sites still standing on the Mississippi Blues Trail, and is a testament to the rich birthing of American music that unfolded during a history of racial oppression. It is one of the few significant African American landmarks in Mississippi. Live music venue - check the online schedule to see what events are happening during your stay at the 100 Men Hall website.