The scenic Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi, area overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico, features activities ranging from casinos, museums, restaurants and shopping. From its origin as a lumber and port community, the area has been transformed into a travel destination that includes 62 miles of picturesque shoreline highlighted by the world's longest man-made beach of 26 miles in Harrison County. Other attractions include fishing charters, world-class golf courses and plenty of nearby hotels.
The Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel & Spa overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, offering 500 rooms furnished with plasma TVs and pillow top beds. Included is Total Rewards Casino featuring slots and table games and the 16,000-square-foot Bellissimo Spa & Salon with its full-service salon and fitness center. Close by is the Grand Bear Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Other features include a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and cabanas. There are also five restaurants offering everything from quick snacks to gourmet meals.
Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel & Spa
280 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
800-946-2946
www.grandcasinobiloxi.com
The Motel 6-Biloxi Beach, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, offers 86 standard rooms and 30 studio rooms. All studio rooms include a kitchen with refrigerator, stove top, coffee maker, dishes, flatware and cooking utensils. They are of European-style design with hardwood floors and a beachfront view. Amenities include an outdoor pool, flat-screen HDTVs, free local calls, guest laundry and a Wi-Fi hot zone in the lobby. It is close to casinos, restaurants and shopping centers.
Motel 6-Biloxi Beach
2476 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
800-466-8356
www.motel6.com
The Magnolia Plantation Hotel features 40 rooms including 16 suites. The Mississippi plantation-style mansion is in a country setting, situated among lakes and a stream inhabited by swans, ducks and peacocks. At the same time, it is also only minutes from white sand beaches and live entertainment. The lounge serves its complimentary Plantation Rum Punch and afternoon tea is available in the lobby. Other amenities include a pool, hot tub and fitness center.
Magnolia Plantation Hotel
16391 Robinson Road
Gulfport, MS 39503-4817
800-700-7858
www.magnoliaplantationms.com
