Pascagoula (Mississippi)
Pascagoula is on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, on the east side of the Pascagoula River. Besides beaches, it is the site of considerable industry with the Ingalls Shipbuilding Company and other operations. Hurricane Katrina's forces were so strong here in 2005 that they even damaged US Navy ships. Jimmy Buffett and Channing Tatum spent at least part of their childhood here.
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[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Old Spanish Fort (La Pointe Krebs Museum), 4602 Fort St, ☏ +1 228 471-5126. M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su Noon-5PM. Said to be the oldest structure in the Mississippi Valley, built in the 1750s.
- 2 Round Island Lighthouse. A fairly prominent landmark, even if it isn't by the water.
- 3 Jimmy Buffett’s Childhood Home, 1305 Roosevelt St. For Jimmy Buffett fans.
Do
[edit]- 1 Pascagoula Beach Park, 600 City Park St, ☏ +1 228 762-1020. Daily 7AM-9PM. City beach with pier.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Bozo's Seafood Market, 2012 Ingalls Ave, ☏ +1 228 762-3322. Daily 8AM-8PM. A very laid-back seafood purveyor that doesn't disappoint with shrimp baskets and crawfish and the like.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Grand Magnolia Ballroom & Suites, 3604 Magnolia St, ☏ +1 228 696-1894. Boutique place.