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Mississippi Aquarium Fishbone Alley | Christina Baylen
and the headquarters of Cruisin’ the Coast, Gulfport has much to offer visitors and locals alike, including swimming with dolphins and sea turtles, ferry-piloted tropical island escapes, lounging on endless miles of sugary sandy shorelines, or diving into a myriad of waterparks. The city also offers some of the most unique sites, such as Fishbone Alley. Named one of the “Most Unusual and Enjoyable” streets in America, the pedestrian-only alley is filled with eateries, bars, and artwork by local artists. Other avoid-the-heat stops include the Traintastic Park & Model Railroad Museum, Mississippi Aquarium, and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. With all these attractions, we hope you can’t wait to see more!
Having experienced an action-packed day so far, we cannot rule out a shopping excursion in D’Iberville. As the retail shopping capital of the Coast, travelers can mosey through the countless stores of The Promenade or indulge in local cuisine packed with seafood. And if the kids are hoping for a break from a shopping trip, you can catch a movie or have a bowling night with the family, as there’s a little something for everyone.
As we wrap up our last leg of today’s journey and the county, we take on the city of Biloxi. One of the state’s oldest cities, the town offers a perfect mix of history and popular culture while retaining a beachy vibe with the historic Biloxi Lighthouse. As a famous summer tourist destination, the seaside town features miles of beaches, most of the Coast’s casinos, countless museums, and award-winning eclectic restaurants and bistros. It’s also home to several notable historic sites, including Beauvoir, which is the former home of Jefferson Davis.
Beauvoir-Jefferson Davis Home
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