Southern Mississippi and Louisiana encompass the heart of the historic South, from antebellum homes and plantation, to the birthplaces of jazz and blues, to good old-fashioned soul food. If you like pit-smoked barbecue, biscuits and blues, head to the rolling hills of Mississippi; if Cajun and Creole and jazz is more your fare, explore the French roots of Louisiana. These Southern gems also feature a multitude of casinos because gambling is legal, so you can enjoy all of the fun of Vegas in the lush setting of the South.
The Isle of Capri offers the fun of old-fashioned riverboat gambling on the banks of the Mississippi. Located in the historic town of Natchez, the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River, the casino boat remains docked with a free shuttle service to the hotel. Amenities include a pool, full exercise room and complimentary hot Mississippi breakfast -- and of course, games and gambling.
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Natchez
53 Silver St.
Natchez, MS 39120
natchez.isleofcapricasinos.com
800-722-5825
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is located in Biloxi, Mississippi, right on the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities at this luxurious resort include a spa with pampering treatment packages, full service hair and nail salon, boutique shopping at The Promenade Shops, the premier Fallen Oak Golf Course, an outdoor pool and even an arcade. The casino features classic table games such as baccarat, blackjack, craps, and roulette plus a poker room and more than 2,100 slot machines.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-386-7111
beaurivage.com
The Belle of Baton Rouge is another riverboat casino for nostalgic fun, luxury style. This boat features three floors of more than 900 slot and video poker machines, plus live poker tables and classic table games like blackjack, roulette and craps. The hotel is found just a few steps outside of the casino floor, and amenities include outdoor pool with whirlpool, express check-in, guest laundry room and business center. All rooms come with free high-speed wireless Internet access and video checkout.
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
103 France St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
800-266-2692
belleofbatonrouge.com
