For a great getaway any time of the year, look no further! Biloxi has you covered, with an endless supply of fun things to do, this Southern city will charm your heart and tickle your fancy. Where ever you look in Biloxi, there is something unique and memorable to do, including casinos, museums and historic sites, sports destinations and Main Street.
Casinos:
Biloxi is known for her superior gambling and attracts 25 million casino visitors and guests every year. With 1.4 million square feet of casino space, Biloxi is a haven for those who love to play slots, table games, poker and more!
- Beau Rivage: This famous luxury resort is not just a great casino, but also provides lodging, dining, shopping, charter boats, fishing, access to 19 championship golf courses, and big-name entertainment.
- Boomtown Casino: With a Wild West theme, this casino offers 1115 slot machines, various table games, craps, Blackjack and Pai Gow Poker.
- Isle of Capri Casino: With 24-hour gaming and Gulf-view lodging, the party never stops here! Enjoy the fitness center, pool, proximity to golf courses, deep-sea fishing, beaches and great entertainment.
- Treasure Bay Casino: Rumor has it that somewhere in Biloxi there is buried Pirates' Treasure' perhaps Treasure Bay Casino is the location! With its pirate-themed casino and Kidd's Arcade, visitors enjoy themselves to the fullest!
- Casino Magic: It's no magic trick at this casino to walk away a big winner ' with 1400 slots and table games, as well as a resort with a day spa/salon, pool, numerous lounges and entertainment, this casino has something for everyone.
Museums & Historic Sites:
Historic Sites:
- Beauvoir: The 51-acre historic site is where Jefferson Davis spent the last ten years of his life. Built between 1852 and 1854, this historic estate tells the story of the only President of the Confederate States of America through his home and Presidential Library. Also be sure to see the Confederate Museum and the historic cemetery with the Tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier.
- Mary Mahoney's Old French House and Market Cafe: This historic home, built in 1735, has been a fresh seafood tradition for as long as anyone in Biloxi can even remember. Visitors can choose to dine in the fine dining room or at the Market Caf', a 24-hour eatery specializing in beignets, the famous French pastry, served up hot and fresh.
Museums:
Many museums worth seeing include the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, the Fireman's Museum, The Mardi Gras Museum, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum and the Redding House. With so much history, the whole Biloxi area is peppered with unique museums explaining the town's charm and quirks.
Sports Destinations:
- Golfing on the 'Golf Coast.' With more than 20 golf courses in the immediate area, Biloxi is a golfer's haven! Try the Tom Fazio-designed Beau Rivage, or visit the Sunkist Country Club. The area's golf courses cater to all skill levels and there are never any waits for a tee time'. Pure heaven!
- Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center: This huge complex modeled after the classic style of the Roman Coliseum is the home of the Mississippi Seawolves Hockey Team as well as the Mississippi Fire Dogs Indoor Football team. This is also the place to catch top performers and fun special events such as the PRC Rodeo Championships and the Country Crawfish Fest.
Gulf Coast Beach: This 26-mile stretch of beautiful white-sand beach provides unlimited recreation opportunities. From skydiving and hang gliding to deep-sea fishing and beach games, this is a great way to spend a whole day!
Main Street: Located on the peninsula's east end, this 2.3-mile radius area is lined with lots of things to do and see.
Shopping and dining:
With over 40 merchants, including Moran's Art Store, Magnolia Memories, Vieux Marche Antiques, My Daddy's Money, as well as 18 different dining choices, such as Java Joe's, Bingo's BBQ, Fisherman's Harbor and Tequila Peppers, this is the place to live like a local and get a true taste of Biloxi.
Festivals and Events:
Main Street hosts plenty of events around the calendar, like a Brown Bag Lunch Series, Halloween Costume Contest, Cruisin' the Coast car show and Christmas in the City.
Things to See:
This is where you'll see the Biloxi Lighthouse, the city's largest casino and many, many historical houses and museums.
Clearly, Biloxi loves to delight and entertain visitors. Providing so many things to do in such a beautiful place is the wonder of Biloxi ' one of the best-kept vacation secrets there is!
