| For those who enjoy participating in outdoor activities, | | | | The Biloxi Lighthouse is a place you don't want to miss. |
| the state of Mississippi has a lot to offer. Named for | | | | It was built in 1848 and was said to be the first cast |
| the Mississippi River, many people sign up for canoe | | | | metal lighthouse in the South. In addition, while in Biloxi, |
| trips, horse rides, fishing trips, biking adventures, and | | | | be sure to check out the Mardi Gras Museum. It |
| more because of the beautiful landscape, lakes, | | | | features over 300 years of traditional Mardi Gras |
| streams, horse trails, and more that is available. | | | | costumes, history, and artifacts. |
| Mississippi is a place where you can go to relax and | | | | If looking for landmarks, you will find everything from |
| enjoy being around nature. Old plantations, historic civil | | | | old mansions to bridges. There are battlefields, |
| war sites, and open fields are places you can go to | | | | churches, libraries, cemeteries, forts and much more |
| visit when you want to see a little bit of history. | | | | located throughout the state. You will have to decide |
| But there is more to Mississippi than outdoor activities. | | | | what to see and plan in advance because some |
| If you want to meet new people, see the sights, and | | | | places require reservations in order to see them. If you |
| have fun at night time, you should visit larger cities such | | | | are traveling with a group, Mississippi is a good |
| as Gulfport. With casinos and other attractions, you will | | | | vacation destination because of the amount of |
| be able to find excitement in the nightlife that surrounds | | | | activities you can participate in. |
| you. Close to the ocean, you can take walks and listen | | | | When you are deciding where to stay in Mississippi, |
| to water from your Gulfport hotel room. The casinos | | | | you should consider staying in a campground or resort. |
| also feature great food, musical acts, and much more. | | | | These places will have additional information about |
| You can choose to stay in the casino hotels or you | | | | local attractions, and sites that you will not want to |
| can find other accommodations if you plan on seeing | | | | miss. Along the way, you can ask local residents what |
| other parts of Mississippi. If you crave more nightlife, | | | | they would recommend in terms of food, attractions, |
| you can always make the short trip to New Orleans | | | | and other activities. Meeting new people can be the |
| from Gulfport. | | | | best part of a vacation. In Mississippi, people are very |
| Biloxi is another city located in Mississippi. This city also | | | | friendly and you will not be afraid to ask for advice on |
| has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment and | | | | which attractions to visit. Once you have traveled to |
| historical places to visit. If you want to visit historical | | | | Mississippi, you will want to return in order to see more |
| attractions, you will not have to travel too far. | | | | of this wonderful state. |