Biloxi, Mississippi

Biloxi is a city in the U.S state of Mississippi. The city was founded by the French in 1699. It was then ruled by Spain, England, the West Florida Republic, the Confederate States and the U.S. In 1720, it became the capital of Louisiana. Later in 1723, the capital was shifted to New Orleans. The city in the Harrison County is the co-county seat with Gulfport.

Population: Biloxi is home to 50,644 of its inhabitants.

Tourist Attractions: The city, which has many outdoor activities and monuments, become the favorite holiday destination of the tourists.

Transportation: Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport serves the city. Buses, cars, taxis and trains include the public transportation in the city. Private and public marinas are also available in the city for those arriving on boat. The interstate highways such as Interstate 10, Interstate 110 and Highways 67 and 15 are the provide access to other parts of the city also.

Hotels: Beau Rivage Biloxi Resort & Casino, Grand Casino Biloxi, Quality Inn Emerald Beach, Isle of Capri Casino Resort, Palace Casino Resort, Casino Magic Biloxi, Motel 6 Biloxi, Best Western Swan Motel, Comfort Suites Beachview, Best Western Oak Manor Motel, Treasure Bay Casino and Resort, Comfort Inn Beach View, Imperial Palace, Holiday Inn Biloxi, Flamingo Beach Inn, Jubilee Inn, Hampton Inn Biloxi Beach Blvd and Edgewater Inn are the world-class hotels in the city. Its wonderful location gives a wonderful experience to the customers who can have a glimpse of the whole of city from its windows.

Places of Attraction: The city has abundant amusements like Biloxi Natatorium, Biloxi Shrimping Trip, Biloxi Tour Train that gives a historical journey through one the oldest towns in America, Centuries Antique Mall -the Largest Antique Mall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Crosby Arboretum, Deer Island Fishing & Tours, Donal Snyder Community Center, Fish-Finder Charters, Frances X. Collins Fitness Center & Pool, Fun Factory, Golden Gate Skateland, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Islands Water Park, J L Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Park Ten Lanes, Scranton Nature Museum, SWAT Paintball Park and Walter Anderson Museum of Art. It is also home to umpteen number of historical sites including Biloxi Lighthouse, Cat Island Adventures, Friendship Oak, Hurricane Katrina Memorial, Keesler Air Force Base, Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, NASA Space Center, StenniSphere Museum, Naval Construction Battalion Center, WWII/USS Tullibee Memorial and St. Michael's Catholic Church. The various parks, gardens and beaches in the city are also attracted by the tourists.