Walking Along Gulfport's Waterfront at Jones Park

Eric & I stretch our legs at

Jones Park after sampling 

beers at Chandeleur Island 

Brewing Company.

First impressions are

deceiving...

I think this is a "boat wash" for the boats of all sizes that use coastal waters.

It's a large pavilion.

The park's replica lighthouse

from waterside 

Charter Fishing Boats are
docked next to the
walkway.

Ducks swim past an

empty boat launch.

I wonder what is being
built across the road...

It's the future home of the

Mississippi Aquarium.

An even larger pavilion

Maintenance work:

Applying a new coat

 of paint

Jones Park Educational

Pavilion

Anchor's away.....

Small children play on
"ship-shape" jungle gym.

Eric starts the walk back

to our Jeep.

Gulfport's residents and visitors have a lovely park to make memories in as they play, picnic set sail for .... a three hour tour.  

Just kidding...  The sailing and fishing in this area among the best on the Gulf Coast.

Beer Flights @ Chandeleur Island Brewing Co. in Gulfport, Mississippi

Chandeleur Island Brewing Co.

gives great directions to their

Tap Room.

Eric had no problem finding

the Tap Room.

Parking is easy too.

Souvenirs are available

at the Bait Shop.

The bar with brewery

equipment behind it.

A Ping Pong Table &
lots of seating






Chandeleur Island Brewing Company has many beers to sample...

Eric & the first flight of beers:

Belgian Amber, Saisson,

Kolsch, Belgian Red

 & Gulf Sours

The second set of choices:
Free Mason Golden Ale,
Border Line, Mexican
Lager, Surf Side Pineapple
Wheat & Lil' Miss Sour
Tangerine Sour




Of all the beers we tasted today, Eric and I prefer Gulf Sours. 

Let's walk around the waterfront before driving back to TLC Wolf River Resort. 

A Late Lunch Murky Waters Blues & BBQ in Gulfport, Mississippi

Eric is excited to try Murky
Water's Burnt Ends.







We had Burnt Ends at smoke the Restaurant in San Antonio and want to compare Burnt End at another restaurant.

I like the unfinished brick

 walls & artwork.

The furniture reminds me

of my elementary school

library.

Upcoming entertainment

Murky Waters hosts
Blues musicians.

The stage

Eric reads beers descriptions
on Murky Water's TV.

I like the accent lighting.

Decisions, decisions...

There's another screen

with beer choices

 to read.

Eric's Bird Upon a Hippo
& my CaneBrake Beer

Eric's Burnt Ends Sandwich

with Sweet Potato Fries

My BBQ Sampler has Pulled

Pork, Brisket, Ribs & Pulled

Chicken

Lunch was AMAZING!!!!  Murky Water's Burnt Ends are tender, smokey, crispy, juicy g-r-e-a-t!  The Sweet Potato Fries are just right.  My BBQ Sampler has a LOT of delicious meats.  The Pulled Pork has stiff competition from the Pulled Chicken.  The Ribs are fall off the bone tender and tasty.  The Brisket is tender, moist and flavorful. 

Sorry, smoke The Restaurant your Burnt Ends didn't make the W0W List.  Murky Waters has the Burnt Ends recipe to beat.




A pleasant surprise....

Murky Water's patio
overlooks Fishbone
Alley.

Fishbone Alley in Downtown Gulfport, Mississippi

Fishbone Alley takes

deliveries.

What else is going

on here? 

Gulfport established a funky, art filled space in this connector in their downtown district.

Artists from the Gulf Coast

come here to add their vision

to the alley.

I don't know what this

large box is for, but it

is a great palate for

expressive artwork.

This is an eclectic mix,
probably done by two
artists with very
different visions.

Enter the Alley....

Kelly's Sports Bar opens

onto Fisbone Alley.

Words of wisdom on the 

grey utility box:

Life Without Art is Eh

This door reminds me

of 1970s Pop Art.

A monk in prayer....

The lighting fixture above
his head looks like a
flying saucer.

You have to have attitude

to walk Fishbone Alley.

Strolling the Streets of Downtown Gulfport, Mississippi

Eric & I drove into Gulfport to

 sample Chandeleur Island

Brewing Company's Beers.

We're early.  Let's take a walk and I'll take pictures of historic buildings.  

In 2007 I developed an interest in architecture while in Buffalo, New York for a Library Conference.  I often share photos of buildings in cities and towns Eric and I visit.

I love the cornice work & the

homage to Moorish Ogees 

decorating the second floor

windows.

Fishbone Alley

Must investigate...

The Horne/Trustmark Building
has Art Deco features.

A "Ghost Sign," the faded

remnant of a bygone

 business ad.

Hewes Brothers

Clothing Shoes Hats

The Anderson Building
now houses law offices.

First United Methodist Church

Eric stops in a shady
spot to check his
phone.

 

City Hall was built in

the 1840s.

Gulfport Art Galleria of
Fine Arts now occupies
the Carnegie Library.






Steel Industrialist Andrew Carnegie provided funding for public libraries across the country to provide resources for Americans educate themselves.

The Post Office

I like the tiled roof.

Early 20th century architectue
has lots of detail & looks
substantial.






This style of architecture stands in stark contrast with ethereal looking glass faced buildings in Dallas, Texas.

Big Mike's Speakeasy is

easy to find.

 Vernon's Speakeasy in

Albuquerque wasn't

as well advertised.

Gulf & Ship RR Offices

Murky Waters BBQ issued a

challenge we can not

refuse....

Roses Are Red
Our Burnt Ends Are
LIMITED
So Come Inside
Don't Be So
TIMID

The Crescent School of Gaming &

 Bartending is the only accredited

 gaming & bartending school in

 the US.

Eric and I are thirsty after our walk.  Let's return to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to sample their brews.