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Sitting along the shores of Mississippi's Gulf Coast, the city of Biloxi has been a favorite vacation destination for decades, with sandy beaches and calm waters perfect for jet skiing or deep-sea fishing. Having suffered heavy damage during Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi is bouncing back. The casinos and resorts are back in action, offering championship golf and live entertainment. The city has restored many historic sites, including Beauvoir, the home of Confederate president, Jefferson Davis.
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1. Betsy Ann Riverboat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,757 reviews
Take a 2 hour Historical/Ecological Tour, Sunset Cruise or a Dinner Cruise on a 150 passenger paddlewheel boat. We have a climate controlled main deck with restrooms and bar and an open but covered upper deck. We are also available for private charters.
2. Biloxi Little Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Located in a historic east Biloxi building, the non-profit Biloxi Little Theatre has been providing quality entertainment to the Gulf Coast since 1946. We work to make Biloxi Little Theatre uncommon. We produce plays and musicals that other local theatres won't, and offer a diverse array of shows to appeal to guests of all ages. BLT welcomes and offers discounts to students, seniors, military and first responders. Group rates also available. We have a snack bar, beverage counter with beer, wine, and cocktails, and the friendliest volunteers on the Coast! Elevator and accessible parking and seating available.
Reviewed By sharonv952 - Gulfport, United States
We attended the What The Elf Christmas presentation at the Biloxi Little Theatre. It was our first visit to that venue. The theatre is small and there was not a bad seat in the house. We will be going a lot more now that we've tried it. The skits were hilarious, the audience was friendly, the staff made you feel very welcome and it is something I'm so glad we tried. The prices did not break the bank. I highly recommend the experience.
3. Beau Rivage Casino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,412 reviews
This Gulf Coast casino resort offers the whole package: accommodations, dining, gaming, shopping, charter boat fishing, access to 19 championship golf courses and big-name acts for nighttime entertainment.
Reviewed By lonnieb519 - Biloxi, United States
Ever felt like you were living the "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous?" Nah, me neither !!!, Until I stepped out of the elevator and walked into the lavish world of the Beau Rivage for the first time !!! It's like you are walking down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and Toto(but Toto is invisible, and Dorothy is that beautiful girl by your side !!! In my case, that would be my sweet and beautiful little wife, the most beautiful girl in the world !!! You might think you could give me someone more beautiful, but Oz never did give nothing to the Tinman that he didnt already have, and, no disrespect, You are not Oz !!! LoL !!! Not to boast, but I'm kinda proud of my baby !!! That brings me to a different set of songs, the ones that are sang and played at the end of the yellow brick road, physical address: Eight75, the name of the lounge just prior to stepping into the gaming area of the casino and also the actual physical address of the Beau Rivage(875 Beach Boulavard, Biloxi Mississippi). Eight75 holds a special place in my heart because it is where she(yes, you guessed it, my beautiful wife) and I began this wonderful life together. We would meet there for a glass of Merlot and would get lost in each other as the band played and as the packed house kept the energy alive with conversation and laughter. One thing(Merlot) led to another(Merlot) and before we knew it, we knew how to dance(Merlot) !!! Neither of us knew how before, but it's like a wizard stepped in and cast a spell on us...wait a minute, that's Merlin(Merlot), LoL !!! Anyway, we fell in love, dancing the night away on the dance floor in front of the band, with lots of other happy couples who didnt know how to dance either, or was it only the two of us(Love) !!! Everyone is there to assure that you have a Great time, from the band to the bartenders to the waitresses to the Beau Rivage itself !!! The scenery is breathtaking and you Really Do get a sense of living the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous !!! Head to the Beau Rivage for a Super Great Time and I'm sure, that you too, will fall in love !!!
4. Biloxi Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,354 reviews
Reviewed By OPMaster1978 - Bowling Green, United States
The Biloxi Visitors Center is located in a beautiful building that has some architectural features of a mansion from the Antebellum period. The staff are very friendly and there are many brochures and flyers available offering information on nearby attractions, restaurants and shops. At the rear of the building is a small, but informative museum documenting the history of Biloxi and the various groups that have contributed to the city over the years. This is a good first stop for any tourists who are planning on spending time in the area.
5. Beauvoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,170 reviews
Home of Ex-Confederate President of the Confederate States of America where he lived his remaining 12 years of his life (post-war) and where he wrote "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government." Golf Carts are now available to rent. Guided tour of the home showing how life was lived by the President and his family and self guided grounds (Varina's Garden, Cemetery, and nature trail), Museum, separated into 3 sections: Rotating Gallery, Soldier's Exhibit, and President Davis Exhibit. Research Library including reference books to accommodate most genealogy research focused on the Civil War.
Reviewed By interceptpubs - Columbus, United States
Built around 1850 by James Brown, a wealthy planter, as a summer home on the Gulf of Mexico, Brown called his new estate "Orange Grove." Brown died in 1866, but it wasn't until 1873 that the property was sold to pay back taxes and settle his estate. It quickly changed hands a couple of times, ending up in the possession of Sarah Ann Dorsey, the daughter of a wealthy planter in Natchez. She bought the house along with 600 hundred surrounding acres, renaming it "Beauvoir" or "beautiful view." Dorsey was a childhood friend of Varina Howell, Jefferson Davis' second wife, and herself had known the Davis family all her life, often visiting the Confederate president's elder brother Joseph's family at his home, Hurricane Plantation, near Vicksburg. When Jefferson Davis came to the Gulf Coast in 1877 seeking a place to write his memoirs, Dorsey offered him the use of one of the cabins on the estate. Two years later Dorsey died, leaving the entire estate to Davis. Davis, his wife, and their youngest daughter, known as Winnie, lived here until his death in 1889. The remaining two women moved to New York City in 1891, although they retained ownership of Beauvoir. The Davis family finally sold it in 1902 to the Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans for use as a veterans home. It served in this role until 1953. The main house was turned into a shrine to the late Confederate president in 1941 with a museum honoring Confederate soldiers in the basement. With the closure of the veterans home, the home's hospital became the soldier's museum and a Davis' family museum took up the exhibit space in the main house's basement. In the late 90s, the Jefferson Davis Library and Museum were opened on the grounds. Unfortunately, just a few short years later, Katrina hit devastating the ocean front property. The main house survived, but has required extensive restoration that is only now in its final stages. A number of artifacts were also damaged, and the Library was effectively destroyed. Overall damage estimates exceeded $25 million dollars. Fortunately, much of the restoration is now complete, as we discovered in our recent visit to the estate. The first stop for visitors is the gift shop where tickets ($12.50 for adults) for the hourly house tours can be purchased. The tour itself last about 30 minutes and covers all the rooms in the house (although some rooms, such as Jefferson Davis' bedroom, are only looked at through the glass doors/windows). The rooms are mostly furnished with pieces from the Davis' family. The docent provides a fairly fast paced overview of the estate's history with a particular emphasis on the time that the Davis family lived here. After the house tour, we went back into the main building to look at the museum exhibits that take up much of the second floor. Items from Jefferson Davis, including correspondence, as well as an extensive collection of Civil War military material (edged weapons, rifles, flags, etc.) are on display. Some damaged items are shown to illustrate the havoc caused by Katrina. We then walked the 50 or so acres of grounds including out to the soldiers cemetery, where we found the grave of the Confederate unknown soldier, before finally hitting the gift shop to buy some interesting books on the history of the estate, the Civil War, and Mississippi. Overall, we spent about two hours here and enjoyed every minute of it.
6. Biloxi Tour Train
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Biloxi's original historical and sightseeing tour debuted in 1961 and 52 years later still departs from the Biloxi Lighthouse Park (Highway 90 at Porter Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530). The "Biloxi Tour Train," also known to the locals as the "Biloxi Shrimp Train," is owned and operated by native Biloxians. 2013 marks Carla Beaugez Taconi and her husband August's 20th year sharing Biloxi's heritage, history and hospitality with visitors to this beloved city. If you're interested in an authentic and original journey while in Biloxi then this is the tour for you. "For centuries the World has come to Biloxi and I invite you to as well!"...Carla
7. Biloxi Shrimping Trip
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
"The 70 minute living marine adventure" The pride and heritage of Bilox comes alive aboard this unique and interesting cruise. The Biloxi Shrimping Trip exposes our guests to the spectacular world of sea life-caught on a real shrimping expedition. The net is set out with full details of how and what makes it operate. When the catch is pulled in you will experience all types of marine life.
8. Big Play Entertainment Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
It is Big Play's mission to deliver a memorable guest experience through an innovative combination of food, drinks and games in a fun, safe environment. We, the Big Play family, are dedicated to providing exceptional guest service and value.
Reviewed By brittneyd368
Great experience. Lots of options from games laser tag golf carts and mini golf we had a great time with our boys and definitely will be back. Kaitlyn helped up redeem our tickets and was very friendly.
9. MGM Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By OPMaster1978 - Bowling Green, United States
Took in a Biloxi Shuckers game here while on vacation. Well kept park situated in a part of town that provides a good backdrop for the stadium. Prices are reasonable as they are at most minor league ball parks and the product on the field was good. A nice, affordable, family friendly entertainment option.
10. Sharkheads
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
The Mississippi gulf coast’s premier gift shop since 1973. Sharkheads carries the largest selection of “Biloxi Beach” merchandise on the coast. We also carry a wide variety of brands including: Hurley, Quiksilver, Sanuk, Oakley, Costa, Salt Life, and Reef. We have; beachwear, souvenirs, hermit crabs, toys, seasonal gifts as well as the largest selection of seashells available on the coast. We also have highly trained airbrush artists all year that can paint anything from a T-shirt to a baseball helmet. Please don’t forget to try our famous homemade fudge and bring some home to the family. Sharkheads began in 1977 as a closed up gas station. We opened under the name T-shirt City and remained that over the years as we expanded by buying the businesses around the store. In 2000 we purchased the adjacent office building and joined the two buildings, creating the largest gift shop on the Mississippi Gulf coast. We felt something was missing, so we then added a 32ft tall giant shark mouth
Reviewed By Suzannetherealtor - Broussard, United States
We not only went once we went twice for more stuff! My boyfriend bought 3 pair of swim shorts and the price was excellent. We got gifts, towels, shells. This place has it all and then some.You want to stop in here and also take pictures outside. Another bonus was they have a place to rinse your feet off down in the garage after you walk the beach. We loved being able to do this before we got in the car.
