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PLAN YOUR PLAY
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?While planning your trip, enjoy these fun facts and make the most of your stay with these must-see locations on the Coast!
1. MOVIES ON THE COAST
The 1966 cinematic classic “This Property is Condemned” starring Natalie Wood and Robert Redford was filmed in Coastal Mississippi. In addition, the Hallmark movie “Christmas in Mississippi” starring Jana Kramer was filmed in Gulfport and features a photographer returning to her hometown to help with the annual Christmas light show – the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival to be exact!
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2. CAT ISLAND
Cat Island in Mississippi got its name because early French explorers mistook the abundance of raccoons on the island for cats.
3. WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
Built in the 1890s as a Biloxi residence, the home of Walter and Cora White transitioned into the White House Hotel, a popular destination for visitors to “America’s Riviera” in the 1920s. The Hotel’s restaurant, Cora’s, is named in honor of Cora White.
4. LAPOINTE-KREBS HOUSE
Step inside history at the LaPointe-Krebs House, built in 1757 during the French Colonial era. Recognized as the oldest scientifically dated building in Mississippi— and possibly the oldest home between the Appalachians and Rockies—it’s a rare glimpse into the past. Explore the only remaining tabby concrete structure on the Coast and discover centuries of stories at the LaPointe-Krebs Museum.
Coastal Tips: While Cat Island historically served as a haven for pirates and smugglers and later the site of a war dog training center during WWII, you can still visit the island today via private boat.
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