Where to stay

Book accommodations in Biloxi city center to visit Beauvoir Mansion, the former home of President Jefferson Davis. It has been restored to its 1889 grandeur and also contains a Confederate Cemetery. Further East, hotels in Ocean Springs are close to the G.I. Museum, which features more than 16,000 pieces of military memorabilia. Consider accommodations in East Biloxi to visit the Maritime and Seafood Museum, established in 1986 to preserve the seafaring heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

With 12 casinos on the Mississippi Coast, there are few other places outside of Las Vegas that rival Biloxi for gaming. Choose from the many waterfront casino hotels in Biloxi city center, including the Beau Rivage Resort, Hard Rock Hotel and Island View. Alternatively, those looking for something a bit more family friendly might want to consider accommodations over the bridge in D'Iberville. Here, the Scarlet Pearl Casino boasts a mini golf course and an outdoor pool. Golfers up for a challenge should stay in hotels in Gulf Hills, home to an 18-hole course.

Featuring more than 60 miles of Mississippi shoreline and a humid subtropical climate, a day or two relaxing on the beaches in and around Biloxi is a popular choice for visitors. Ship Island, an idyllic barrier island that forms part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, is well liked and accessible by ferries departing close to accommodations in Biloxi and Gulfport. Head across the striking Biloxi Bay Bridge to stay in hotels in Ocean Springs, where Ocean Springs Beach joins the Fort Maurepas Park and Nature Preserve. To rent kayaks and enjoy other watersports, find a place to stay in D'Iberville.