Biloxi
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Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It's well known for its beaches and casinos, though one casino and the beach are still in repair. It is also home to Keesler Air Force Base, most of which is not open to the public.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By plane
The closest major airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport [1]. Further access must be by car. Keesler AFB does not provide transportation to the public, and is not a space-availble gateway.
[edit] By car
Access to Biloxi is primarily by I-10. It is between New Orleans and Mobile.
[edit] By bus
Greyhound [2] provides full service to Biloxi.
[edit] Get around
[edit] By car
Like most American cities, personal vehicle provides the best travel options. Main roads are I-10 across the north, US-90 along the beach, and I-110 connecting them and crossing the sound. Taxis and local bus service are available, but still somewhat unreliable.
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Few of the attractions are still closed due to severe damage in the 2005 hurricane season.
- Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home is a museum and home of the president of the Confederate States of America.
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Many attractions are still closed due to severe damage in the 2005 hurricane season. Except for limited stretches, most beaches in the area are closed. Some small stretches near the intersection of I-110 and US-90 are open, but most access to water is limited or prohibited due to storm debris in the water.
A list of casinos below are open full facility.
- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, (888) 567-6667/(228) 386-7111, fax (228) 386-7414, [3]. This is a completely redesigned 85,000 square foot casino with 93 table games; 2,100 slot machines; and a 16-table, two-tiered poker room.
- Boomtown Biloxi, [4].
- Grand Casino Biloxi, [5].
- IP Hotel and Casino, [6].
- Isle of Capri Casino Resort, 151 Beach Blvd, (800) 843-4753/(228) 436-4753, fax (228) 436-7804, [7]. Was the South's first casino. It has two floors of casinos, a live poker room, over 30 tables and slot machines.
- Palace Casino and Resort, [8].
- Treasure Bay Casino and Resort, [9]. Open, but still in construction.
- Hard Rock Casino Biloxi, [10].
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- Edgewater Mall [11] contains nearly 100 stores and a food court.
- Edgewater Village is across from the mall and contains a few stores that are open. Most stores are closed and are still in repair.
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There are a number of restaurants in downtown Biloxi such as cafes, seafood, and fine dining.
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- Village Sports Pub - 2650 Beach Blvd, Edgewater Sq, 228-388-7007. It is the largest sports pub in the Deep South. They have a large game room with pool, darts and foosball. They also have the largest selection of beers and over 90 televisions that show every sports game on at the time.
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Many locations are closed or may not be able to provide reliable service. The traveler should verify availability ahead of time.
- Ramada Limited-Biloxi Beach, 1768 Beach Blvd, +1 228-432-1997, [12].
- Ramada Limited Ocean Springs, 8015 Tucker Road, +1 228-872-2323, [13].
- Isle of Capri Casino and Resort, 151 Beach Blvd, +1800-843-4753, Biloxi Hotels.
- Imperial Palace Resort (open), 850 Bayview Ave, Tel: 228-436-3000
- Best Western Oak Manor (brand new, built after Katrina), 886 Beach Blvd, Tel: 228-435-4331
- Howard Johnson Express 10226 Rodriguez St, Tel: 228-396-2110
- Air Force Inns - Keesler
- Econo Lodge - rebuilt after Katrina
- Beau Rivage Casino and Resort - Beach Blvd.
[edit] Get out
- Destin is a couple of hours east on I-10
- Pensacola is about an hour east on I-10
- New Orleans is about two hours west on I-10
- Mobile is under an hour east along I-10
- Abita Springs, LA, home to the Abita Springs Brewery, just under two hours to the west, along I-10.
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