Things to Do in Gulfport

Shipboard museum showcases historic artifacts on a 455 ft. cargo vessel that survived WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War

Pilots fly over historic structures and beachside downtown, or the beach as the sun sets over the city for a romantic view

Spend a hot or rainy day bouncing across colorful, wall-to-wall trampolines with dodgeball and basketball areas

Family-friendly complex features lighted, 37-stall driving range, chipping & putting green, 18-hole mini-golf course & three batting cages

32-lane bowling center welcomes groups to test their pin-crushing skills until midnight or later seven days a week

Artisans enlighten students on how to forge stems for their own wine or pint glasses and create private projects from provided materials

Maps and orientation ready kayakers or paddleboarders to seek wildlife in 165-acre mangrove estuary that connects to Gulfport beach

Enjoy wine samples and food pairings before taking a tour behind the scenes of the facility and leaving with souvenir glasses and wine

A self-guided walking tour of eight venues, including Smith Commons, Tampa Bay Brewing Company, and New World Brewery

Stress melts and muscles strengthen during beachside routines that incorporate sustained Iyengar poses and breath-fueled Ashtanga sequences

Learn to paint, draw, or create digital art in 2.5- to 4-hour classes, held once weekly for a month

Kayaks and paddleboards designed for safety and stability engage first-timers in water sports.

Charismatic guide escorts fellow pedestrians on 90-minute strolls through Ybor City, stopping at historic sites to share anecdotes

Spend an afternoon piloting a speedy power boat or deck boat that holds up to 10 passengers

Stable standup paddleboards enable all levels of athletes to be active on the water

Skating sessions scored with Top 40 tunes at a rink lauded by USA Today; packages include sodas, glow sticks, and skatemates

Haunted History tours might visit a storied 19th-century mansion; Paranormal tours are led by a researcher with ghost-hunting equipment

Lessons led by an LPGA Class A professional use V1 video to capture swing mechanics and offer corrective advice; Father's Day gift idea

Practice new diving techniques during five pool sessions before embarking on four dives in the open water

See dolphins and explore Treasure Island, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key on tours; independently adventure on jet skis and paddleboards

Three locations with dozens of lanes apiece support double-headers with automated scoring and touchscreen consoles

Self-guided tours of the scenic waterfront, arboretum, or wildlife sanctuary

100-year-old botanical museum houses more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers, as well as flamingos and turtles

Instructors link breath with poses during foundational classes and all-levels instruction in Vinyasa flow

Tied to a 1,200-foot line, parasailers glide over pale-blue waters and white sands while USCG-licensed captains oversee boat

Yoga class types include hot, gentle, Ashtanga, Vinyasa flow, power yoga, and meditation; teachers are certified, experienced, and friendly

Instructors lead students of all ages and skill levels through postures linked with breath and meditation

One- and two-seater kayaks; easy-to-navigate paddleboards; region teeming with dolphins, stingrays, and manatees

Jets of water propel people into the air with the Flyboard's four torrents; the one-hour ride comes with a photo of the session

Eco-friendly tours take adventurers of all experience levels through mangrove and bay waters to soak in the sights, sunset, and marine life

A certified instructor gathers small groups of students to guide them through yoga poses and fitness classes

39 ft. yacht ferries up to six guests along dolphin-filled, sunset-laced waters before stopping for a meal

To promote its message of tolerance, the museum bears witness to the Holocaust with original artifacts and stories from survivors

Sea captains sail luxury catamaran to Gulf of Mexico, charting courses as the sun goes down on frolicking bottlenose dolphins

Experienced trainer leads small groups through challenging cardio and strength-training drills three times a week

High-intensity boot-camp routines engage multiple muscles in order to boost metabolism and burn calories; program includes diet plan