2 MS towns offer among the slowest paces of life on the Gulf Coast. Here’s where
Situated along the Gulf Coast are seven towns — including two Mississippi towns — that abide in a lifestyle of slowness, despite the busyness of other coastlines in the country.
In each of the seven towns, shop owners are known by name, golf carts are a normal form of transportation and the water sets the rhythm for the day, according to an Aug. 18 WorldAtlas report.
Here’s what to know about the two Mississippi cities featured on the list.
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Located in southeastern Mississippi, Bay St. Louis was named in 1699 after King Louis IX but didn’t officially become a city until 1875, according to the city’s website.
The charming town has a population of 9,284 people, according to data from the latest U.S. Census, and is known for being a place for writers and folk artists to land.
Both coastal and artistic identities contribute to the feel of the city, as well as the unhurried pace of life, according to WorldAtlas.
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs was incorporated in September 1892, according to the city’s web page.
The city of 18,434 people, according to census data, “functions on its own terms, without needing to call attention to itself,” according to WorldAtlas.
It’s known for being the home of painter and naturalist Walter Anderson, whose murals are shown in the Ocean Springs Community Center.
What other cities made the list?
- Port Aransas, Texas
- Rockport, Texas
- Fairhope, Alabama
- Apalachicola, Florida
- Cedar Key, Florida
