Dubbed the "Playground of the South," the Mississippi Gulf Coast is fast becoming the best vacation value in North America. Most of the hotel accommodations and tourist attractions are concentrated within the Biloxi City limits and national recognition of the city's name benefits the entire coast tourism industry.

• Biloxi's attractions and hotel accommodations lie either on or near the water. 

 

There's something about a long stretch of soft white sand and the sound of waves lapping against the shore that beckons both those seeking serenity and those searching for excitement.

• Stretch out on the beach and "soak up some rays," as we say in Biloxi or get your heart racing on a jet ski.

 

There are  sailboat and paddle boat rentals, wade fishing and deep sea fishing, volleyball, you name it. If it can be done on a beach it is done in Biloxi.

• Try your hand at fishing in local waters. Wade fish off the front beach or do it up big time with a charter boat trip to deep water and challenge big fish in a one-on-one competition.

•  Even if you aren't inclined to enjoy the water sports Biloxi has to offer, there are other things to do. Perhaps golf is more your game.                                      

•  Perhaps you would prefer a more serene day in Biloxi. We have plenty of other things to do to satisfy your tastes.

• For the real history buff, visit Beauvior, the last home of Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy.

Here you'll see life in 1880's, marvel at the civil war antiques and memorabilia and enjoy a quiet moment in the gardens or the cemetery of Civil War veterans.

• If you are the type whose senses are heightened after sunset, you'll enjoy Biloxi at night. The "strip" comes alive with action. Casino gaming will dazzle you with all types of games of chance.

	The sound of coins clicking into a slot machine tray will surely hold your attention. Most of the casinos also offer live entertainment so feel free to dance the night away. Other casinos have spectacular Las Vegas shows; extravaganzas of music, dancing, magic and comedy.

To learn more about these activities call the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau/Harrison County Tourism Commission at 1.800.237.9493 or visit their website at www.gulfcoast.org