Gulfport, MississippiPass Christian LightBiloxi LighthouseShip Island Light34th Street Community GardenMerrill Shell Bank LightFort Massachusetts
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Gulfport

Gulfport is a town in Harrison district, Mississippi, United States of about 71,856 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit: 36 churches, 27 beaches & coast and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pass Christian Light, Biloxi Lighthouse and Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

30.3674° N, 89.0928° WPop. 71,856

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km152
Must-see35
Notable240
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pass Christian Light, attraction near Gulfport
Must-see

Pass Christian Light

Attraction · 20 km

Biloxi Lighthouse, heritage site near Gulfport
Must-see

Biloxi Lighthouse

Heritage site · 23 km

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, church near Gulfport
Must-see

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church · 25 km

Places near Gulfport by type

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One day from Gulfport

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gulfport
  2. 34th Street Community Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  3. Westminster Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Biloxi Lighthouseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fort Massachusettsfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Friendship Oakheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gulfport
Today’s loopGulfportStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gulfport?

Pass Christian Light (attraction, about 20 km), Ship Island Light (island, about 1 km), Mississippi Aquarium (nature spot, about 1 km), USCGC Brant (heritage site, about 1 km), USCGC Razorbill (heritage site, about 1 km), Confederate Monument (Gulfport) (monument, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gulfport?

152 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Gulfport?

Church of God, about 2 km by road; Gulf Gardens Baptist Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Gulfport?

Ship Island Light, about 1 km by road; Long Beach Splash Pad (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gulfport?

Start in Gulfport, visit 34th Street Community Garden, then Westminster Presbyterian Church, then Biloxi Lighthouse, then Fort Massachusetts, then Friendship Oak, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.