Activities

Mississippi Aquarium

Recently opened, the Mississippi Aquarium offers a terrific entertainment and learning environment for everyone. Please visit their website for operating hours and more information.

MGM Park home of the Shuckers

Baseball on the Gulf Coast

The Biloxi Shuckers play games on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast in their new stadium. MGM Park was built for the Shuckers across the street from the Beau Rivage Casino Resort, an MGM property. The Biloxi Shuckers are a Minor League baseball team of the Southern League. They are an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading “Baseball on the Gulf Coast”

Christmas parade

Discover Christmas – Toy Drive & Parade

It is held each year in Ocean Springs on the second Sunday of December. The parade is free to the public. You can see floats, marching bands, and other organizations participating in this event that kicks off at 2:00 PM. Click on the Facebook site above for more details. Participants are asked to donate an … Continue reading “Discover Christmas – Toy Drive & Parade”

Biloxi Christmas on the Water annual Boat Parade

A must attend event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast each year is the Christmas on the Water Boat Parade.  Boats large and small line up at the South of the Biloxi lighthouse for the event.  Boat owners decorate their boats for this annual holiday event.  Boat owners spend hours decorating their boats with lights and … Continue reading “Biloxi Christmas on the Water annual Boat Parade”

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

Every year from about November 25 through December 31, the City of Gulfport and sponsors recreate the Harbor Lights Winter Festival. It is a must-see event for the entire family. Carnival rides, food, live entertainment, and those great lighted features. Free parking in the parking garage across the street and beside the Mississippi Aquarium. Ticket … Continue reading “Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival”

Mardi Gras Events

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is host to many events during the year and none are as exciting as Mardi Gras season.  Each community along the coast has one or more Mardi Gras parades and associated events every year. Check out the calendar of parades below

Inner harbor park

Walking route in Ocean Springs

If you want some exercise while you are visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast, consider walking around Ocean Springs. A good article published in RetireCoast.com details a walking route that takes about 55 minutes. This is an easy route and it is low-stress for seniors. Walk by beautiful houses and gardens surrounded by ageless live oak … Continue reading “Walking route in Ocean Springs”

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic – Annual event Biloxi

At the beginning of June each year, hundreds of people gather to enter the annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. Boats from all over the United States enter the event. The prizes are very large with the entire purse being more than one million dollars. If you are interested in signing up as a participant, … Continue reading “Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic – Annual event Biloxi”

Biloxi Boat Rentals

Rent a Pontoon Boat

A great way to see the Mississippi Gulf Coast area is to rent a pontoon boat. You can do this by visiting Biloxi Boat Rentals, home of the pink pontoon. Some of the best places to go with your rental pontoon are: Click below to make reservations at Biloxi Boat Rentals

July 4th Mississippi Gulf Coast

July 4th Celebrations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Choose to visit us for a July 4th holiday, you will not be disappointed. Firework displays are held in most cities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. You will have many choices. In addition to fireworks, several communities host musical events along with food, drink, and games. You need to book accommodations in advance, July 4th … Continue reading “July 4th Celebrations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast”

deer island in back ground

Deer Island

Deer Island You must go to Deer Island just across from Biloxi Beach.  The photo above shows Deer Island from the parking garage at the Golden Nugget Casino.  This is a primitive island with no electricity or water. You can camp on Deer Island for up to seven days absolutely FREE.  No permits are required. … Continue reading “Deer Island”

Pirares Plunge

Buccaneer Bay Water Park

Buccaneer Bay is a water park located in Waveland, Mississippi. It is a popular destination for families, offering a variety of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages. The park features several water slides, including a large, multi-level slide that is sure to thrill adrenaline seekers. There are also several smaller slides and a … Continue reading “Buccaneer Bay Water Park”

beach restaurants McElroys

Beach Restaurants: An experience

There are so many restaurants on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where do I start? Simple, try eating at one of our beach restaurants. Some visitors have just a couple of days to experience all the Coast has to offer. Try one of the many restaurants that are located on the beach. These restaurants offer views … Continue reading “Beach Restaurants: An experience”

Old Fort Bayou evening

Explore Gulf Coast Bayous

You may have come to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to explore the beaches and casinos but there is much more to do. Why not explore one or more of the many Bayous that are connected to the Bay St. Louis or Biloxi Bay. There are many inlets, some are rivers. My favorite is Old Fort … Continue reading “Explore Gulf Coast Bayous”

Cruisin The Coast

25 years and going strong, Crusin the Coast is the largest single event along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you love cars, trucks, and other things that move on the road, this is the event for you. You can attend by registering your older vehicle or just watching. Tens of thousands of spectators line U.S. … Continue reading “Cruisin The Coast”

Charter a yacht

Charter a yacht and see the Mississippi Gulf from a different perspective.  Follow dolphins and see our beautiful barrier islands.  You can hire a yacht on ah hourly basis,  La Dolce Vita charges about $270 per 2.5 hour trip for two guests. They can accommodate up to six and have four and six hour packages … Continue reading “Charter a yacht”

Beauvoir

This wonderful place is rich in history. Beauvoir is the last home of President Jefferson Davis. The home which is representative of the types of homes that at one time lined the Gulf Coast. In the mid 1800’s, wealthy people built large summer homes along the coast to escape the heat of the interior. This … Continue reading “Beauvoir”

Maritime Seafood Industry Museum

The Gulf Coast has a long history of collecting and shipping seafood throughout the country. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, there were many seafood packing plants in the area. Over time that has changed and while the seafood is still being caught most is not processed here.

Alligators and Swamp

Lots of people are curious about alligators. While they do not roam around everywhere along the Gulf Coast, this is an ideal habitat for Alligators and there are lots of them in various places. You can see lots of them if you go to the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch.

Golf

You have come to the right location for golf. There are many fine golf courses around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Some are public and some private. There are some very good courses located within the three coastal counties. Several casinos have courses which are private but guests of the hotel may play with reservations. You … Continue reading “Golf”

Water Sports

There are endless water sports available. You can rent jet skis on the beach. There are businesses who can get you into the clouds with parasailing and you can rent a sail and a board to take advantage of the still waters we have. The barrier islands help make the beaches terrific for water sports … Continue reading “Water Sports”

Coast Events

There are so many great events along the Gulf Coast that we thought it best to send you to the beast place to get all of the information based upon the dates you are interested in . The “Coastal Mississippi” website better known as GulfCoast.Org is the place to go.

Casinos

If you like gambling, great food, and entertainment you have come to the right place. With 12 casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, there is plenty of action to choose from. Our casinos offer the full “Las Vegas” type of experience. No using playing cards to determine the outcome of craps. Drinks are offered in … Continue reading “Casinos”

Gulf Islands National Seashore

The National Park Service offers six facilities to visit along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. See alligators, turtles, sea birds, and other creatures of the Gulf Coast. Most of the facilities are isolated islands offshore. You are permitted to visit the islands. The Davis Bayou area is drivable from anywhere on the Gulf Coast. The entrance … Continue reading “Gulf Islands National Seashore”

INFINITY Science Center

Schedule half a day to visit the Infinity Science Center located on Interstate 10 just East of Bay St Louis. See actual items that have been in space . The INFINITY Science Center is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate the public about space travel. There are many displays with actual equipment used by … Continue reading “INFINITY Science Center”