Title: Visit Hancock County: 2026 Travel Guide for Hancock County, Mississippi | Expedia.com

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# Hancock County, MS

## Mississippi

![Welcome to Mississippi.
Travelling on I-10 from Arizona to Florida (January 2016)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183444/ba8fd674-4969-4f75-a15b-8dab6ec7bab8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Three people and their dog held on to this oak tree during Hurricane Katrina, and because of that, survived the storm while the surrounding areas were devastated. After the storm, the oak tree died and the survivors asked an artist to carve an angel into what remained of the tree. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183444/80e07528-d26e-4605-b8f3-b2e53ec598d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nothing but some croaker fish today](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183444/cb1e46fb-157f-4833-ab15-db0073c7c6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Reflection Of Trees In Lake Against Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183444/5fc5f17c-88dd-472e-835c-d480e990a408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Hancock County

[Bay St Louis

Known for Dining, Casinos and Beaches

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## Reasons to visit

- Point Clear Island

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[Waveland

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Head to sights like Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark as you discover Waveland.

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[Picayune

Known for Family-friendly, Budget and Coffee

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[Diamondhead

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[Kiln

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Check out the local area in Kiln—home to attractions like Hancock County Sports Complex and Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company.

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[Pearlington

Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Dining

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