Biloxi, Mississippi
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Destination Guide |
North America > United States >
Mississippi
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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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