Depending on where you live in on the Northshore driving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast can take you anywhere from a half hour to an hour and a half. If you are looking for things to with the kids outside of the Northshore then check out this list of great family friendly attractions only a short drive away along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Use this guide to plan a day trip with your family to Coastal Mississippi. While planning make sure to check out the attraction's website for seasonal hours, closures, and policy concerns. Just click the links to access each attraction's website.
Pearlington
INFINITY Science Center - NASA affiliated Space and Science museum with indoor and outdoor exhibits and activities
- Hours: Thursdays thru Sundays - 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Cost: Adults (14-54) - $15 | Children (4-13) - $10 | Seniors/Military/First Responders - $13
Waveland
Buccaneer Bay Waterpark - Waterpark at Buccaneer State Park
- Hours: Open Daily May 28 - August 1 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Cost: $19.00 for 48” and taller | $13.00 for under 48”
Gulfport
Gulf Islands Waterpark - Large waterpark on the gulf coast
- Hours: Check their calendar for dates and times
- Cost: $46.99 for 42” and taller | $29.99 for under 42” | Save money and purchase online
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center - Children's museum with indoor and outdoor exhibits and activities
- Hours: Monday thru Saturdays - 10:00am - 5:00pm | Sundays - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Cost: Adults & Children over 12 months - $12 | Military & Seniors (65+) - $10 | Sundays - $10 for everyone
Mississippi Aquarium - State aquarium with indoor and outdoor exhibits
- Hours: Everyday - 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Cost: Adults - $22.95 to $29.95 | Children (3-12) - $19.95 to $24.95 | Seniors (65+) - $20.95 to $26.95 | Pricing is dependent on the day of your visit
- Read our review here
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum - Model railroad museum with indoor and outdoor exhibits and activities
- Hours: Wednesdays thru Sundays - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Cost: Adults - $5 | Children (3-12) - $2
Ocean Adventures - Marine animal and bird shows, discovery center, museum, touch pools, & aquariums
- Hours: Everyday - 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Cost: General Admission Adults - $16.50 | Children (3-12) - $14.50 | Military and Seniors (55+) - $15.50 | Add on experiences available for additional cost
Ship Island Excursions - Ferry service to Ship Island.
- Hours: Check their calendar for real time availability and bookings
- Cost: Adults - $44 | Children (3-12) - $38 | Military with ID & Seniors (65+) - $42
Zip’N Fun Adventure Park - Ropes course, obstacles, and ziplining for adults and children. Junior course specifically for younger kids.
- Hours: Check their calendar for real time availability and bookings
- Cost: Price varies depending on course, reservation, walk up, or private tour. Click here for pricing information.
Biloxi
Big Play Entertainment - Fun center with arcade, bowling, laser tag, go carts, bumper cars, & mini golf
- Hours: Mondays thru Thursdays - 11:00am - 11:00pm | Fridays & Saturdays - 11:00am - 12:00pm | Sundays - 11:00am - 10:00pm | Hours vary for laser tag, fun park, raceway, and carnival rides
- Cost: Pricing varies per experience. Pricing information is available on their website for each attraction.
Biloxi Shuckers - Minor League Baseball team
- Find home games at MGM park here
Escape Arcade & Entertainment - Indoor fun center with arcade, bowling alley, rock wall, & ropes course inside Margaritaville
- Hours: Mondays thru Thursdays - 10:00am - 9:00pm | Fridays - 10:00am -11:00pm | Saturdays - 9:00am - 11:00pm | Sundays - 9:00am - 10:00pm | Hours vary for Escape attractions
- Cost: Purchase credits for the arcade and attractions. Credits vary in price depending on how many are purchased.
Mississippi Sea Wolves - Minor League Hockey team
- Find home games at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum here
Paradise Pier Biloxi - Amusement park next to Margaritaville
- Hours: Check their calendar for dates and times
- Cost: Weekday pass - $39.95 | Weekend pass - $59.95 | Observation pass (non-rider with one ride on Observation Wheel) - $15.00
