Mississippi Gulf Coast: Biloxi

Since I spent almost every summer living here with my pawpaw, I decided to add it to my list of destinations. With amazing history and activities, a lot of people would be suprised what all Biloxi has to offer! Resting on the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Biloxi was first discovered by French settlers in the lower valley, and new Biloxi was the capital of French Louisiana but was later replaced by New Orleans.

Never had Barq's Rootbeer? Well, you gotta try it! Biloxi is also known to be the home of the Barq's Rootbeer! =] One tasty treat you'll never forget is Barq's Rootbeer & Blue Bell Vanilla ice cream..... TOGETHER!!! Better known as the "rootbeer float"!!

Gaming and tourism are probably Biloxi's leading economic industries. Biloxi is the 3rd largest gambling sites in the U.S! People from everywhere travel to Biloxi just to gamble at our top-notch casino's, such as the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel, and the Beau Rivage Biloxi Resort & Casino! Even celebrities such a Britney Spears & Christina Aguilara have been seen here!

Another leading economic product is the seafood industry-- shrimp being number one, followed by oysters, menhaden, and crabs!

If you ever get a chance, head over to Keesler Airforce Base and try to catch a show of the Blue Angels in action! Something you will never forget! Atleast I didn't anyways! :) It's like a reinactment of Top Gun!

Biloxi is home to some of the most beautiful Antebellum houses, including one originally owned by confederate President Jefferson Davis! If you ever want to visit this beautiful Antebellum home, Beauvoir, it is located on Beach Blvd.

Other historic Antebellum homes are now restaurants including:

• Mary Mahoney's Old French House
• Half Shell Oyster (Gulfport)
• LookOut Steakhouse (Gulfport)

If you ever happen to visit Biloxi during the summer, try to make room to travel to Ship Island-- a lot of people may not know this, but Ship Island was a union fort during the Civil War! Just be sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, because after I left, I looked like a lobster!! If you burn easy, not a good place of interest!

Eco tours are also a great thing to experience while down on the Gulf Coast! While there are a wide variety of different types of tours, there is sure to be one that fits in your category. Do you like to kayak? Da Beach House is a specialized company specializing in outer or overnight kayak trips, and even if it is your first time, you can always start at their beginning level! If you have an itch to fish, and then cook them after you catch 'em, than this is the place for you!

Another great tour Biloxi has is the WhipaSnapa Sighseeing Trips! You are sure to catch a fish, or more than one even, guaranteed 110% by captain Robert E. Mcdaniel!

If you have a wild side and a love for gators, head over to the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch & Airboat Tours-- located in Moss Point/Pascagoula, it is surely a ride on the wild side!

Hurricane Katrina being the worst disaster in history, go and check out the carved angels left behind located in Bay Saint Louis!

Before I forget, stop by for dinner at the Silver Slipper and try some of the best jumbo shrimp & snow crab!

There are many things to do in Biloxi, but these are some of my favorites
Hope you enjoyed!!!!