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We want to visit and bike in Old Town Bay St. Louis Mississippi

QUESTION TO COASTAL90.COM My husband and I are going to be staying at my son's in law camp we want to drive to Old Town Bay St. Louis. We have been there a couple of times and then ride r bicycles around could you please give us any advice like where to park at and some great bike riding areas to see.

thanks for any advice

ANSWER:

Bay St. Louis Old Town is a great area to visit and bike. For parking I would park on Main Street or when open the Bay St. Louis Parking Garage. (It may be closed due to Construction) Bring plenty of Water because it can be warm especially during the summer months.

Once out I would ride the bikes around and hit a few local areas:

• I would swing by the Depot District and Duck Pond first. This will get you about a 5 minute bike ride from Main Street. The Cypress Cafe is located there. The old train terminal and several other shops and business are located in this area as well.
• Then I would head back up to the beach to check out the great bike path from Bay St. Louis to Waveland. (If you are adventurous you can take the trek to the Waveland Pier about 3 Miles down. Nice walk for $1.00 per person.)
• Head back to Main Street and Visit the Sloppy Dog's Cafe. This is a great little cafe serving gourmet hot dog's in Bay St. Louis.
• Check out the Hancock Historical Society located on Cue Street across from the Court House. Great history collection and nice museum of Hancock County.
• Then hit the other antique and shops on Main Street. Check out our Old Town Bay St. Louis Guide
• Close out the day at Serious Breads. Oh my god do they have the best bread and cookies in Mississippi! I know because we work above the bakery. Smells good Everyday!

There is so much to see. I will also post a bike ride map shortly to show the points of interest that are great stops as well.

St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church

St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church

301 South Neicase Avenue , Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

228 South Beach Blvd , Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 

StennisSphere-NASA John C. Stennis Space Center Visitor Center

 

StennisSphere-NASA John C. Stennis Space Center Visitor Center

I-10 Exit 2 South, Mississippi Welcome Center. , Bay St. Louis, MS 

228-688-2370

1-800-237-1821

Free tours of America's largest rocket engine test complex and museum. 

 

Old Town Bay Saint Louis

 

Old Town Bay Saint Louis

Beach and Main Area , Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Old Town is filled with cute little shops, cafes, restaurants & historical buildings. 

 

 

Beachfront Walking and Bike Path

Beachfront Walking and Bike Path

Beach Boulevard, Bay Saint Louis , Bay St. Louis to Waveland, MS 

Concrete paved walking, jogging, and bike path.

The Duck Pond

 

The Duck Pond By the Train Depot in Old Town Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis did a wonderful job making a wide open area into a sweet spot.  The Duck Pond is phenomenal!  Kids and adults both love to come here.  There are benches and swings around to relax and watch the ducks play.  If you want to be more involved, the ducks love to be fed.  The park includes a great water crossing bridge complete with a small waterfall type scene. I know many an hour will be spent enjoying this wonderful scene set in the heart of Old Town.

Santa Rides a Fire Truck in Bay St. Louis

To support our Firemen this year, Santa rode the Christmas parade on a fire truck. What a great guy! If he wasn't busy enough, he added helping support our local Fire Fighters during the parade!

Sometimes We Just Need A Break

Mother and son take a break in Bay St. Louis to feed the ducks at the pond. The city has done such a great job making the perfect duck feeding park. Keep up the Great Work!