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Biloxi
(pronounced bi lux i ) is a delightful resort city on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast. Casinos and resorts offer golf, charter fishing, spas,
24-hour gaming, dining and live entertainment. Frequent festivals in Biloxi and
Gulfport celebrate everything from seafood to sand castles.
From 26
miles of white sand beaches to non-stop casino action, sophisticated shopping,
culture, history, arts, delectable cuisine and championship golf courses, the
Playground of the South has it all.
Outdoor
fun continues year round in Biloxi’s mild climate. Get a bird's-eye view of
the entire shoreline with a parasail ride over the Gulf or hop on a jet ski, try
your hand at windsurfing, sailing, skiing or motor boating. Water parks with
everything from a wave pool, slides, bumper boats, and amusements such as
miniature golf, rides and arcades are also among the list of favorite places on
the Coast. The ferry will transport visitors to a nearby barrier island for the
ultimate beach experience.
Daily
shuttles make it easy for beach goers to explore Ship Island, a natural barrier
island whose clear waters and constant surf make it a favorite stop on the
Coast. The Coast is also home to Stennis Space Center, one of NASA's leading
facilities for technology development.
Much of
Biloxi’s entertainment scene is swept up in the high-spirited fun of casino
gaming. Twelve casinos have brought the excitement and glamour of Las Vegas to
the beach, with table games, slot machines, and nightclub venues. All casinos
are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Many of the casinos offer supervised
activities for children; many are complete resort complexes with golf courses
and luxury hotels.
Biloxi
is a haven for fishing and water sports. Sports fishermen can plan a day-long
or overnight trip into Gulf waters, or they can fish the area's many lakes and
rivers. A seafood industry museum commemorates the significant role the seafood
industry has played in shaping the region, and a marine education center teaches
visitors about the Coast's environment and displays aquatic life native to the
Gulf of Mexico in a 42,000-gallon aquarium. At another marine attraction, Marine
Life, visitors can see daily shows of trained dolphins and can view other
inhabitants of the sea.
Over 20
golf courses offer challenges for every skill level with greens fees are
surprisingly lower than those of comparable golf resort areas. With several
courses recently refurbished and new courses open, the Gulf Coast is a choice
destination for golf lovers.
Biloxi
is a place of unparalleled beauty, with graceful live oaks, unique landmarks and
antebellum homes. Historic neighborhoods provide examples of the notable
architecture of the past, and annual tours offer an inside glimpse of the area's
gracious homes, some of which have stood for more than a century.
Art and
history play an important role in the character of the Gulf Coast. Two museums
are dedicated to the works of two of the area's most famous artists, potter
George E. Ohr and painter/sculptor Walter Inglis Anderson.
Locals
sometimes say that the Gulf Coast has a celebration for every crustacean. The
abundance of fresh seafood: crabs, shrimp, oysters, fish, crawfish results in
festivals of all kinds. Everyone celebrates with cultural activities, music, and
an overall spirit of fun, almost every weekend of the year.
Combine
all there is to see and do with the hospitality of the Gulf Coast, and the
result is a winning combination in Biloxi, The Playground of the South.
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