You may be forgiven for bypassing this small town on the way ... Bay St. Louis (the water, not the city) is worth exploring, especially if you're a fan of Gulf Coast activities.

The Gulf Coast is home to some of the most charming small towns in the United States, where you can find historic architecture, beautiful beaches, local art scenes, and plenty of Southern hospitality.

Characterized by the warm waters of the Gulf and sugar-white sands, Alabama's beaches and adjacent small towns are ... USA – a 20-acre water park. While in town, indulge in plenty of fresh ...

(Hurricane Harvey, for example, deposited 18 years' worth into the Gulf.) Blue-water days happen most often in the fall, he explained, when currents tend to run in the other direction, and calmer ...