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Biloxi, MS
"Playground of the South" ~ Population: 53,403

  
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Amusements

Fun Factory 220 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531, 228-388-5038, Indoor putt-putt golf and a two-story soft playground. map


Casinos

Beau Rivage Casino Beau Rivage Casino 875 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-386-7111, 888-750-7111, The AAA four diamond Beau Rivage offers luxurious accommodations, numerous choices for a great dining experience, a marina, live entertainment and headliners, a spa, salon, and golf. In addition to all of that, there are also tons of table games, slots and other amusements. more... map

Boomtown Casino 676 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-435-7000, 800-627-0777, Western-themed casino offering gift shops, live entertainment, children's activities, two restaurants, family fun center with dynamic motion theater, video arcade, Boots Cabaret, bakery and coffee shop. Their buffet was voted the best on the Coast! more... map

Grand Casino 265 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-436-2946, 800-946-2496, Luxurious accommodations in 500 rooms, live entertainment in Biloxi Grand Theatre, nine restaurants, Kids Quest, Grand Arcade, Backstage Nightclub, 42,000 feet of meeting space, three gift shops, swimming pools, and 24-hour gaming. more... map

IP Hotel & Casino 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-436-3000, IP Casino features more than 1,800 slot machines, 54 game tables, live entertainment, four restaurants, bars, and a six screen movie complex.  map

Palace Casino Resort 158 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39533, 228-432-8888, 800-725-2239, The Palace Casino offers elegant accommodations, non-stop gaming action, a full service spa & salon, a variety of dining establishments, stage show & headliners, and ample meeting/banquet facilities to accommodate any size group. more... map

Treasure Bay Casino Resort 1980 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39531, 228-385-6000, 800-747-2839, Offers gaming aboard a replicated pirate ship. There are 256 luxurious rooms, beautiful pools complete with waterfalls and game room. Restaurants, lounges, entertainment, golf packages, and conference facilities for up to 1,500. more... map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home 2244 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39531, 228-388-4400, Rebuilt after hurricane Katrina, this historic home features carefully preserved artifacts, recovered from the storm and meticulously cared for. The house and grounds continue to be improved for visitors and history lovers. more...

Glenn L. Swetman House (circa 1927) 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive, Biloxi, MS, The transitional location of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, the historic Glenn L. Swetman House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This Colonial Revival-style home was the former home of the founder of Peoples Bank, the late Glenn L. Swetman.

Old Brick House 622 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-435-6121, Saved from neglect by the ladies of Biloxi's Garden Clubs, the Old Brick House is now an historic house museum. It is an example of the mingling of French Colonial and American building traditions in Biloxi. map

Redding House, The 770 Jackson Street, Biloxi, MS 39533, 228-436-9700, Impressive century-old Greek Revival house with beautiful millwork, art murals, and ten fireplaces. Upper levels are suitable for large events while lower level can accommodate more intimate gatherings. map


Historic Sites & Monuments

Biloxi Lighthouse (circa 1848) Beach Boulevard at Porter Avenue, 228-435-6038, Its construction, on a brick foundation, is brick encased by cast iron. The tower, 61 feet in height, is white with a black balustrade. The original optic in 1848 was a fifth order lens, which was replaced by a fourth order, in 1926.  more...


Libraries & Research Centers

Biloxi Public Library 139 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, MS 39530-4298, 228-374-0330 map


Museums & Galleries

Andrew Jessup Gallery 1891 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531, 228-388-6367, This remarkable gallery features pottery, sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting and jewelry all by local experienced artists. Pottery classes are available. more...

Mardi Gras Museum 119 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-435-6245, Housed in the historic Magnolia Hotel and tells the colorful story of Mardi Gras along the Coast. map

Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum 115 First Street, Biloxi, MS 39533, 228-435-6320, Preserves and interprets the maritime history and seafood heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A film on Hurricane Camille runs every hour. Gift shop available. map

Moran's Art Studio 110 Porter Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-435-9615, Original works of Joe Moran, pottery of George E. Ohr, artist originals of Mary Moran and Tommy Moran. Gifts, prints, and coastal scenes. Home of ancient Indian burial ground. more... map

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art 136 G.E. Ohr Street, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228-374-5547, Located temporarily in the historic Glenn L. Swetman House, just off Beach Boulevard, Ohr, known as the "Mad Potter of Biloxi," is noted throughout the art world for his unique pottery which boasts paper-thin walls and brilliant glazes. The museum is host to national and regional traveling exhibits, along with works of local artists. more... map


Science & Technology

J L Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium 115 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, 228 374-5550, 44,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico tank and 47 other aquariums, touch tank, changing art/educational exhibits, films, gift shop. Group programs by reservation. more... map


Tours & Cruises

Biloxi Historical Walking Tour Biloxi Visitors Center, Self-guided tour to over 20 historical buildings ranging from Greek Revival to French Colonial designs.

Biloxi Schooners Point Cadet Marina, 228-435-6320, Two replicated 65' two-masted, gaff-rigged schooners, the Glenn L. Swetman and Mike Sekul, sail the Mississippi Sound and waters of the north central Gulf of Mexico daily.

Biloxi Shrimping Trip U.S. Highway 90 East @ Main Street; P.O. Box 1315, Biloxi, MS 39533, Located at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, Slip 104, 228-385-1182, The pride & heritage of Biloxi comes alive aboard the unique "Sailfish" on the 70-minute "Living Marine Adventure Cruise." Learn about the fishing industry and net flounder, blue crabs, squid, pufferfish, shrimp, and more.

Biloxi Tour Train Porter Avenue & Highway 90 Lighthouse, 228-374-8687, Experience the many historic sites and areas of Old Biloxi.

Hotard Coaches/Grayline PO Box 4491, Biloxi, MS 39530, Daily tours of Biloxi, New Orleans, swamp areas and bayous.


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