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If you go to Bay St. Louis, Miss.
Area code: 601 (it's changing to 228 this year, and either code works now).
Getting there: From New Orleans, take Interstate-10 east to Bay St. Louis. Take exit 2 or 13 south. When you hit Highway 90, go east. You'll see the Old Town signs. There's a hospitality center behind the Summerland Magickal Shoppe at 128 Main St., with bathrooms, water, parking and free town maps. Where to stay:
' Bay Town Inn, 208 North ,each Blvd. Seven guest rooms in a turn-of-the-century house that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Full breakfast. Larger rooms downstairs are $85; upstairs rooms cost $75. Across the street from the beach. 466-5870 or 1-800-533-0407.
►	Heritage House Bed & Breakfast, 116 Ulman Ave. Three antique-furnished guest rooms are $85-$ 105, with full breakfast. Steps from the beach.
467-1649.
►	Palm House, 217 Union St.
19th-century planter's home on National Register of Historic
^aces. Three guest rooms in the
I, nain house are $85. The cottage is $100. Full breakfast. 467-1665-Where to eat:
► Trapani's Eatery, 116 N.
Beach Blvd. Seafood, steaks, Italian specialties, po-boys. Casual. Take your own wine; Trapani's doesn't have a liquor license. 467-8570.
►	The Blue Dish, 112 N. Second
I St. Homemade breads, pastries, quiche, salads and sandwiches. 467-1989.
► Dock of the Bay, 119 N. Beach
Blvd. Seafood, steaks, gourmet burgers, po-boys. On the waterfront. It was closed, so we didn1 eat here, but it's owned by former Blood, Sweat and Tears mu sician Jerry Fisher. 467-9940.
►	Bay City Grill, 136 Blaize Ave. Steaks, seafood and pasta that locals swear is comparable to New Orleans fare. 466-0590.
►	The Blue Parrot, 200 S. Beach Blvd. Just opened. Caribbean fare in a tropical atmosphere.
Live music and wooden swings. Drink specials every time a train passes. Parrotheads are welcome. 463-0101.
Shopping:
There's a wealth of funky antique and collectibles shops along North Beach Boulevard and Main Street. Our favorites are:
►	Clay Creations, 215 Main St. Hand-painted clay plaques of French Quarter and architectural scenes. You can order a painting of your house.
►	Serenity Gallery, 126/2 Main St. Exhibit of works by more than 70 local artists.
►	Old Books & Curiosities, 126 Main St. Quilting supplies and books.
►	Paper Moon, 220 Main St. Collages created from vintage materials; also clothes and jewelry.
Special events:
Second Saturday Art Walk: Art galleries and shops open from 4-9 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month, April through October. There's art demonstrations and exhibits, restaurant specials, live music and refresh1 ments.
— Julie Landry
The opportunity to spend a lazy day with a fishing pole is one lure that draws people to Bay St. Louis and Waveland.	staff photo by eliot kamenit
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