Want miles of beaches, glitzy casinos and food so good you’ll want to bring it on the plane home? Mississippi’s Gulf Coast promises all this and more.
Time flies on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where varied cultural experiences, loads of outdoor activities and truly incredible cuisine can all be built into your itinerary. And then, of course, there are the beaches, the sunshine, and the rich musical history, all of which guarantee one seriously relaxing trip.
Are you into active vacations? If so, you’ll be happy to know the waters of the Gulf of Mexico aren’t just incredibly photogenic. They also offer opportunities for everything from kayaking, canoeing and swimming, to fishing and dolphin spotting. Back on dry land, miles of hiking trails rich with bird life await in the marshlands.
If you prefer wild nights to wildlife, the casinos along Biloxi’s coasts are ready and waiting. Many come complete with delights like live entertainment, on-site spas and spectacular golf courses designed by golfing greats.
Give your brain a workout too with a visit to one of the region’s renowned museums, like the Walter Anderson Museum of Art or the Infinity Science Center, which offers access to the NASA Stennis Space Center.
Mardi Gras, in February, is the region’s must-do festival, a joyous party that runs for days. Other festivals and events celebrate the region’s longstanding relationship with blues music or its lip-smackingly good cuisine (and often both at the same time). If an oyster cook-off accompanied by live music sounds like fun to you, you’re in for a treat.
Mississippi Gulf Coast knows how to combine the best of food, entertainment and art in a cool beachside setting so you can vacation in relaxed style.