If there's one thing you do while on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, make sure to take a walk on the beautiful beaches. Each town from Pascagoula to Bay St. Louis has stunning stretches of beach that are completely free to the public to enjoy.

Here are some favorite beach spots:

- Front Beach in Ocean Springs (has a park, piers, and walking path)

- West Beach Boardwalk, Biloxi (great for walking and checking out some beach bars and restaurants)

- Jones Park, Gulfport (with a full marina and lots of green space with a running path, Jones Park is always hopping)

- War Memorial Park, Pass Christian (the stretch of beach across from the park is some of the best on the Coast. *East Scenic Dr is also a great place to see big historic Southern mansions.)

Pass Christian, MS, is a gem on the MS Coast, and a big reason for that is businesses like Pass Cigars. Right on the main street in this beautiful beach town, Pass Cigars is owned by one of the BEST people in the world: Cliff Williams. Not only does Pass Cigars have a great array of cigars and craft beers, it also boasts some of the kindest and most interesting patrons on the Coast. If you're in the mood for a good cigar, a cold beer, and great company, then you need to visit Pass Cigars.

Kenny's hometown of Ocean Springs has one of the best downtowns in the entire South. Take a stroll along beautiful Washington Avenue and Government Street and you will find no shortage of restaurants, bars, and shops calling your name. No matter your age, downtown OS has something for you.

Here are a couple local (and Kenny) favorites in Ocean Springs:

- The TatoNut Donut Shop (an absolute MUST-try on the Coast)

- The Lady May (great Southern Comfort food)

- Rootop Tacos & Tequila (enjoy margaritas at their rooftop bar)

- Charisma (has a fantastic, smart, young owner and the cutest clothes)

- Glory Bound Gyro Co. (fun during the day, even more fun at night)

- Government Street Grocery (can't go wrong with a meal and a drink at Grocery)

Walter Anderson's artwork can be found all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. While Anderson worked with a variety of mediums, the connecting thread throughout his artwork was his inspiration: nature.

Check out some of Anderson's collections in downtown Ocean Springs at the Walter Anderson Museum.

After being leveled by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Bay St. Louis has come back better than ever. Head to one of the high-rise restaurants (The Blind Tiger, Dan B's, or Tripletails) to get gorgeous views of the Gulf with dinner. Or, indulge in some fresh seafood at 200 North Beach, Cuz's Old Town Oyster Bar, Trapani's Eatery, or Thorny Oyster.

Whether you go to BSL for some grub or just for a stroll, it's worth taking the trip to see why so many escape New Orleans for this Southern beach town.

Less than five years old, the Mississippi Aquarium is one of the Coast's newest and biggest attractions. The MS Aquarium exclusively features species you can find right across the street in the Gulf of Mexico. Some of MSAQ's exhibits include Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles, Sandbar Sharks, and more.

The seafood industry has been a major player in the shaping of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, specifically Biloxi. Learn all about the area’s historic shrimping industry and what goes into getting those fresh, delicious shrimp onto your plates at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum.

Get to know the Mississippi Gulf Coast from the water. Operated by the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, a sail with Biloxi Schooners is great way to get out on the water and experience another perspective of the Coast.

Plus, Grace did a story on the age-defying Captain Ron!

While just about everyone on the Mississippi Gulf Coast can tell you about their Hurricane Katrina experience, the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland is a great place to learn more about the storm and how it devastated the MS Coast.

*Tip: look out for water line markers at restaurants and buildings marking where the storm surge reached during Hurricane Katrina.

Casinos are just about as synonymous with the Mississippi Gulf Coast as shrimp. For over a century people have been visiting the Coast to gamble, although the gambling landscape in Mississippi has changed a lot due to Hurricane Camille and Hurricane Katrina. Instead of having the casinos floating just off land on barges, they are now built directly on land. The Gulf Coast is home to 12 casinos with 24-hour gaming.

Here are a few:

- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

- Hard Rock Casino & Hotel

- Golden Nugget Biloxi

- Harrah's Gulf Coast

- Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

- Palace Casino Resort

New to the Coast, Margaritaville in Biloxi now boasts an amusement park with expansive views of the Mississippi Sound.