Indoor Activities

Indoor Activities

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  Collect your cancellation

  Passport Stamps at Gulf Islands

  Find where to get your passport stamped at Gulf Islands.

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  Bring home a piece of the park

  Fort Pickens Bookstore

  View bookstore merchandise and hours.

Indoor areas offer a great way to escape the summer heat and to learn more about the park's history. These visitor areas feature hands-on exhibits, orientation films, bookstores, and in some cases rangers or volunteers available. Click on each location below to learn about the facilities in each area.

 

Indoor Visitor Facilities

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  Davis Bayou Area

  Explore the marshes and woodland areas of the Mississippi gulf shore.

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  Fort Barrancas Area

  Features 60 square miles of land inducted into the Network of Freedom in 2021.

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  Fort Pickens Area

  Many recreational opportunities, wildlife viewing, and historic sites.

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  Naval Live Oaks Area

  Over seven miles of hiking trails and access to the calm waters of the sound and bay.

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  Ship Island Sentinel

  Fort Massachusetts

  Learn about the purpose, construction, and features of the fort on Ship Island.