Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions
The only trouble you'll have on your visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is deciding what you want to do first. Choose from landing a big one on a fishing charter, an exciting boat cruse, sinking a 40-footer at a professional-grade golf course, or any number of other entertaining and exhilarating activites, like a visit to a Gator Ranch with Airboat Swamp Tours!
Unforgettable is the only word to describe Mississippi Gulf Coast's picturesque beaches!
Twenty-six miles of soft white sand outlines gentle waves that dance on the water's surface offering an exceptional view from U.S. Highway 90, aka Beach Boulevard. A chain of barrier islands limits the amount of strong waves reaching the beaches, making the resultant calm gentle waters ideal for water-based activities and children.
Several pullovers provide convenient beach access, photo opportunities, and water adventures for beach goers. Pass Christian and Long Beach, which are just west of the Gulfport/Biloxi area are considered residential areas offering quieter, tranquil sections of beaches for sunbathing, romantic walks, or moonlight picnics. Comfort stations along Beach Blvd also serve as bus stops for Coast Area Transit Authority buses.
If surf is your priority, take the Ship Island ferry from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor to the popular barrier island. Ship Island Excursions offers seasonal daily passenger ferry service to West Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts (circa 1858), part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. The island is approximately 12 miles offshore from Gulfport offering visitors beautiful Gulf waters for swimming, sunbathing, shelling and more.
With the sub-tropical climate, outdoor activities are a year-round option. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find a temperate climate and natural activities second to none. Whether you take an eco-tour to view the wildlife or rent a kayak and paddle on one of the unspoiled rivers and bayous, you are certain to unwind while experiencing nature at its most pristine.Other options for exploring the coast are by bike, hiking, and horseback riding.
There are art museums that will inspire you, and natural and historical museums that will interest and educate you. If you're more action-oriented, you can throw a pot or paint a picture while participating in a workshop at one of our art museums.
