Margaret & Andrew
Things To Do
Centennial Plaza
Nestled directly across from the white, sandy beaches of Gulfport, MS, sits Centennial Plaza; a 48-acre resort complex that has been completely reimagined as the area’s premier family and business traveler destination. With a history harkening back over 100 years, we have, in this former military installation, renovated 10 historic buildings that highlight the beauty, splendor, and opulence of the area. It is destined to be the crown jewel of the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
In 1859 Bishop William Elder responded to the spiritual needs of about 300 Catholics living around Biloxi’s Back Bay area with the establishment of a mission parish, which was served throughout its first years by priests from Nativity B.V.M.(Biloxi), St. Alphonsus (Ocean Springs) and St. Michael (Biloxi) Parishes.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1699 Pierre LeMoyne d’Iberville and French forces land in present day Biloxi. Two priest who made the journey or Father Bordenave, Father Paul Du Ru, S.J. and Father Anastasius Douay. Recollect Father Anastasius Douay would return to France. Catholic missionary Father Bordenave would become Chaplain for Fort Maurepas and d’Iberville French forces. Father Bordenave would be the first priest to say mass on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Father Du Ru, a Jesuit, would begin missionary work among the coastal tribes in present day Mississippi and tribes in present day Louisiana.
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
We invite you to enjoy all that makes our Museum unique: the artists, the architecture, the history, and the landscape. The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrates the innovative, independent and creative spirit of our namesake Mississippi master potter George Ohr (1857-1918). In a fitting tribute to Ohr, artist and architect Frank Gehry designed an award-winning campus of bold, intriguing, self-sufficient structures. The four new buildings and the reconstructed home of Pleasant Reed offer visitors separate but not isolated experiences – together creating a single unified vision connected by the expansive brick plaza and the majestic Live Oaks. For our guests of all ages and interests, let the landscape be relaxing and the art inspiring, invigorating, and challenging.
INFINITY Space Center
Dedicated in 2012, the 70,000 sq. ft. INFINITY Science Center now features an education wing; indoor and outdoor artifacts; Earth and space exhibit galleries; theaters; and live programs and demonstrations. Educational exhibits draw content from real-life space and ocean exploration activities conducted by the more than 30 labs and offices at the nearby research complex. INFINITY’s CaFe and Odyssey Gift Shop serve both interstate travelers and Stennis Space Center employees. In the few short years it’s been open, INFINITY has seen an annual average of about 60,000 visitors…and the number is steadily growing.
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum was established in 1986 to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It accomplishes this mission through an array of exhibits on shrimping, oystering, recreational fishing, wetlands, managing marine resources, charter boats, marine blacksmithing, wooden boat building, netmaking, catboats/Biloxi skiff, shrimp peeling machine and numerous historic photographs and objects. Recently completed is the Wade Guice Hurricane Museum within a museum, featuring 1400 square feet of exhibit space and a state of the art theatre. The Art gallery will feature regional and national maritime artists with exhibitions rotating throughout the year.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center For Children
Today, more than 400 children’s museums throughout the United States break the rules of traditional museums by encouraging visitors to touch, talk, interact and have fun. The exhibits are catalysts for questions, exploration and discovery, and the entire facility is a playground for the mind. We are happy to be among those many museums and are proud to have been the first children’s museum in Mississippi.
Big Play Entertainment Center
Outdoor amusement center with 2 mini-golf courses plus bumper cars, Go-Karts, an arcade & more.
Finishline Performance Karting
Do you have the need for speed? Are you hooked on that intense adrenaline rush? Then Finishline Performance Karting is the perfect venue for your next outing on the town. Finishline Performance Karting is changing what entertainment means on the coast. Located on Biloxi’s beach front, FPK is a state-of-the-art outdoor go-kart racing complex offering the ultimate experience for kids and adults alike.
Ship Island Lighthouse
With the only deep-water harbor between Mobile Bay and the Mississippi River, Ship Island was used by early explorers as a base for further explorations along the Gulf Coast. The fact that large vessels could find anchorage there led to its name – Isle des Vasseaux or Ship Island. Even with its fine harbor, it was still several years after the United States gained control of the region that a lighthouse was finally proposed for the island. Part of Jefferson Davis’ platform during his successful campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1844 was the establishment of lighthouses and fortifications along Mississippi’s coastline. In 1847, Davis was appointed to the U.S. Senate, and the following year $12,000 was allocated for a lighthouse at Ship Island.
Betsy Ann Riverboat
From the time you board the Betsy Ann Riverboat until the time you step back onshore, we promise you an experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. Come aboard, close your eyes, and let your mind water as you listen to the paddle slapping the water in perfect time. There is no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and waters of historic Biloxi Bay than on a true old-fashioned paddlewheel boat. Whether young or old, you imagine a bygone era – a period when paddlewheelers were the modern marvel of their time – the days of Mark Twain. Come learn the history of the Betsy Ann, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Barrier Islands, and more. Come enjoy the peacefulness of just being on the water. See lots of playful dolphins and watch the brown pelican flying in formation just inches above the water or diving from the air to catch a fish. You can even come up in the pilot house with the captain, steer the boat, and get your picture taken with the huge wheel.
Skal Axe Throwing
Skål Axe Throwing is the Mississippi Gulf Coast's only urban axe throwing company, and the only World Axe Throwing League affiliated company in the greater gulf coast area. We guarantee a fun and safe experience that you and your friends and family will never forget, and will keep you coming back again and again.
Grand Bear Golf Club
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, Grand Bear Golf Club opened in 1999 to widespread fanfare and near universal acclaim. Built six miles into the DeSoto National Forrest, the course offers a seemingly private golf experience as no two holes parallel another, and homes, roads, or other distractions are absent while on property. In its place, the golfer is alone to enjoy the pristine natural environment, where the manicured course conditions meet the towering pines and surrounding cypress wetlands, facing the challenge of the trademark Nicklaus design, while being treated to superior customer service from bag drop at arrival to the warm farewell.
Beauvoir - The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library
Beauvoir was the last home of Jefferson Davis and it was the site of his retirement. The house was built by James Brown, a wealthy plantation owner from Madison County, Mississippi. The house was started in late 1848 and was completed in 1852. The house was built as a summer home for his wife and his (eventually 13) children. It was then called Orange Grove, due to the Satsuma Oranges being grown on the property. Mr. Brown died in 1866 and his widow continued to own the property until 1873 when she was forced to sell the property at public auction to pay and satisfy the taxes due on her husband's estate. Frank Johnson, a land speculator purchased the house for taxes and then sold the house and property three months later.