Activities

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”

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”

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”

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.

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.

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”

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”

Come to this page for annual events, we will attempt to list the next date for the event. Check individual pages under “Activities” on this site for more information about recurring things to do. Annual Scottish Festival Held in Gulfport each year. Great fun, great food and sports Thunderbirds visit Keesler AFB and the Mississippi … Continue reading “Coast Events”

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”

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”

Mississippi permits most types of weapons and there are several ranges along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Bring your guns with you. A few miles north, the U.S. Government has a no-cost range in the national forest.

Take a trip on a fishing charter out to the Gulf and catch your dream fish.  Some of the best fishing anywhere in the U.S. is available on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and along the many rivers and bayous in the area.  There is a vast variety of fish to be caught from blue crabs … Continue reading “Fishing”

Explore historic Fort Massachusetts 11  miles off the coast.  Located on Ship Island which is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.   Check out the National Park Service website about Fort Massachusetts and Ship Island