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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.
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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