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Mississippi Gulf Coast

Mississippi · United States

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We drive The Scenic HWY passing lighthouses and beautiful small towns. This is only on Biloxi pick ups.

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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Mississippi Gulf Coast

    Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a fascinating region often referred to by locals as the Secret Coast. This stretch of shoreline is a profound tapestry of resilience, industry, and natural beauty. …

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  2. 2The Biloxi Visitors Center

    Our first specific stop is the majestic Biloxi Visitors Center, a sprawling twenty three thousand square foot structure that perfectly marries traditional southern architectural elegance with modern resilience. As you approach…

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  3. 3The French Colonial Memorial Garden

    Just outside the modern walls of the Visitors Center, situated quietly upon the meticulously landscaped grounds, lies a profoundly solemn site known as the French Colonial Memorial Garden. At first glance, this area appears to be…

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  4. 4The Biloxi Lighthouse

    Directly across the street from the Visitors Center, situated astonishingly in the very center median of a bustling, multi lane divided highway, stands the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse. This structure is undeniably the visual heart…

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  5. 5The Hurricane Katrina Memorial

    Moving eastward along the coastal highway, we arrive at the Biloxi Town Green, a beautiful open civic space. Here, commanding your attention with quiet, solemn authority, is the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. …

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  6. 6Keesler Federal Park

    Continuing our walk, the landscape shifts dynamically as we arrive at Keesler Federal Park, formerly known as MGM Park. This spectacular, modern athletic facility, opened in two thousand fifteen, represents the aggressive and…

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  7. 7The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino

    Directly across the coastal highway from the baseball stadium towers the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, an absolute monolith of modern luxury and entertainment. Standing at an imposing thirty two stories tall, this massive…

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  8. 8The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art

    Continuing our journey eastward along Beach Boulevard, the traditional coastal architecture suddenly gives way to a startling, otherworldly spectacle. We have arrived at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art. …

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  9. 9Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum

    As we near the eastern edge of the Biloxi peninsula, situated prominently at Point Cadet, we encounter the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. This institution is the definitive chronicler of the blood, sweat, and saltwater…

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  10. 10Point Cadet and Final Reflections

    Our journey concludes here at the easternmost tip of the peninsula, near the Point Cadet Marina. This bustling harbor sits in the literal shadow of the towering Biloxi Bay Bridge and is flanked by glittering modern casinos, yet…

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What is Mississippi Gulf Coast?

Mississippi Gulf Coast is a place in Mississippi · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMississippi · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates30.3936, -88.8948
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