Mississippi Gulf Coast Destination Guide

ST. AUGUSTINE SEMINARY & GROTTO 199 Seminary Drive, Bay St. Louis 39520. 467-6414. The Brothers of the Divine Word Missionaries established St Augustine Seminary & Grotto in 1922. The on site Lourdes Grotto was built in 1938, depicting the child Bernadette and her vision of the Blessed Mother Mary. BE SLICK CHARTERS Private Dock - Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs 39564. 818-0148 or 235-1179. www.salesfishing.com. Be Slick is a 27' Triton Cuddy Cabin offering off shore, near shore, and blue water fishing trips. Fishing for red snapper to Marlin! Maximum 4 passengers. Experience an Eco Tour aboard the Miss Katie! Maximum 6 passengers. BREAKAWAY CHARTERS Point Cadet Marina - Pier D00, Biloxi 39530. 832-6131 or 341-0848. www.breakawayfishing.com. Breakaway Charters offers year round fishing, as well as bird watching and island tours. Located in Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 passengers. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 177 1st Street, Biloxi 39530. 435-5578. www.biloxidiocese.org. St. Michael is known as the “fisherman’s church” and is one of Biloxi’s most photographed architectural and histori cal attractions along the Gulf Coast. Established in 1917 . BETHEL ATV TRAIL USDA Forest Service - De Soto Ranger District Saucier 39574. 601-528-6160. www.fs.fed.us/r8/ mississippi/desoto/recreation/trails/index.shtml. Bethel ATV Trail is a 40 mile all terrain trail winding through the piney woods of the coastal plain. Restrictions apply. BULL RED CHARTERS PO Box 413, Gulfport 39502. 234-5960. Bull Red is a 28' Hydra Sport Center Console specializing in offshore, inshore trips, island and sunset cruises year round! Maximum 6 passengers. ST. ROSE DE LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 301 South Necaise Avenue, Bay St. Louis, 39520. 467-7347. www.strosedelima-bsl.org/1.html. The history of St. Rose de Lima Church and school are inter related for over 100 years. In 1868, the first school in Bay St. Louis for African Americans opened with 24 students. In 1925, the school became St. Rose de Lima Church. BETHEL BICYCLE TRAIL USDA Forest Service - Red Creek Wildlife Management Area, Saucier 39574. 601-528-6160 or 601-528-6193. www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto/recreation/trails/ index.shtml. Bethel Bicycle Trail provides 25 miles of trail providing differ ing levels of challenge for the mountain biker. There are unnumbered primitive camping sites at trailhead. CAM LO CHARTERS Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach 39560. 669-7040. www.gulfcruisers.com/camlo.htm. 20' Center Console Pro Sport offering year round fishing, boat rides, sightseeing, or other special requests. Located in Long Beach Harbor Marina. Maximum 4 people. USS BILOXI BELL/USS BILOXI MAST Biloxi City Hall & Guice Memorial Park 140 Lamuese Street, Biloxi, 39530. 435-6244. The solid brass ship’s bell from the USS Biloxi, a light cruiser that distinguished itself in World War II, is in the City Hall lobby. BEVERLEE ANNE CHARTERS Point Cadet Marina, 10108 Goodman Rd., D’Iberville 39540. Biloxi 39530. 348-8615. The Beverlee Anne is a 42' Post Marine Sport Fisherman. Located in Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 Passengers. CAPTAIN RON’S CHARTERS Point Cadet Marina Slip D-7 & D-9, Biloxi 39530. 392-8639 or 860-6102. www.captainronscharters.com Full service charter company operating two fishing vessels and offers a variety of packages. Located at the Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 passengers per boat. WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM OF ART (WAMA) 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, 39564. 872-3164. www.walterandersonmuseum.org. Museum featuring watercolors, drawings, oils, block prints, ceramics, and carvings by the three Anderson brothers, Walter Inglis Anderson, Peter Anderson, and James McConnell Anderson. BIG FISH CHARTERS 2514 Brighton Circle, Biloxi 39531. 860-0189. www.biloxicharterfishing.com. Big Fish Charters is a 24' open fisherman specializing in smaller trips to oil rigs, barrier islands, or buoys for all types of fishing techniques. Maximum 4 passengers. CAT ISLAND ADVENTURES Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach 39560. 223-1650. www.mscatisland.com. Three hour journey aboard the CURLEW, a 47 passenger boat to beautiful Cat Island. The trip includes a 50 minute cruise to the Island landing and 90 minutes to explore. WEST END HOSE COMPANY NO. 3 MUSEUM & FIRE EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1046 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, 39530. 435-6119. http://biloxi.ms.us/museums/firemuseum. The West End Hose Company #3 Museum & Fire Educational Center depicts the 120 year history of the Biloxi Fire Department. Hours: Saturday 9am–3pm or by appointment. BIG FOOT HORSE TRAIL DE SOTO NATIONAL FOREST USDA Forest Service - Red Creek Wildlife Management Area, Saucier 39574. 601-528-6160 or 601-528-6193. www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto/recreation/trails/ index.shtml. Big Foot Horse Trail features 21 miles of trail, excellent for the horseback rider or hiker. Primitive camping sites, toilets, hitching rails, an unloading ramp, and a pond. CAJUN BOSS CHARTERS Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach 39560. 800-726-0919, 669-1162. http://fishingmississippigulfcoast.com The Cajun Boss is a 36' Sportfisher designed for those who like to fish in comfort. On board are two private berths, a restroom with fresh water shower, full service kitchen, TV with DVD player and air conditioning. WWII/USS TULLIBEE MEMORIAL 3730 Bienville Blvd, Highway 90 East, Ocean Springs 39564. 218-1207. www.datasync.com/~edabear/Welcome.html. The Submarine Veterans of WWII assigned each of the 52 Submarines lost during WWII to a State, with Mississippi honored with the USS Tullibee (SS 284). The monument tells the story of the Tullibee, lists crewmembers, honors the 41 for Freedom Boomers, The Submariner’s Prayer, and much more. CINEMARK 16 GULFPORT BILOXI BAY CHARTER & NATURE TOURS Point Cadet Marina - Slip C-10, Biloxi 39530. 209-9977 or 826-0870. www.biloxibaycharter.com/index.html. 28' Voyager offering picnics, fishing, swimming, crabbing, exploring the Back Bay sand bars, or Deer Island. Located in the Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 passengers. 15171 Community Road, Gulfport 39503. 539-5294. www.cinemark.com. Offering 16 movie theatres within the complex. Tickets and gift cards available, as well as hosting birthday parties. Cinemark is here for your movie enjoyment! CHARTER BOAT PACKAGES BILOXI NATATORIUM 1384 Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi 39531. 435-6205 or 4356299. www.biloxi.ms.us/contact/parksandrecreation. Olympic size pool with a retractable roof and pool heaters. Open to the public, offering swim lessons, lap lanes for adults, and recreational swimming. Fees apply. Call for times. 888-565-1122 ACTIVITIES 9 BALL FISHING CHARTERS Departs from Long Beach Harbor. Gulfport 39507 . 669-1162 or 800-726-0919. www.geocities.com/barry_deshamp/ 9 Ball Fishing Charters is a 23' Donzi Center Console offer ing inshore or offshore saltwater fishing. Half day or full day. Maximum 4 passengers. DADDY’S MONEY Point Cadet Marina - Slip B12, Biloxi 39530 861-5050 or 219-5050. 38' Well Craft California specializing in the BEST fishing spots! Open year round with sunset and dinner cruises available. Located in the Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 passengers. BILOXI SHRIMPING TRIP Biloxi Small Craft Harbor - Slip 104. Biloxi 39533. 385-1182 or 800-289-7908. www.biloxishrimpingtrip.com. 70 minute living marine adventure cruise aboard the Sail Fish. Guests experience firsthand exposure to the spectac ular world of sea life. Celebrating 50 years of shrimping. DEER ISLAND FISHING & TOURS MS. BIGGY Ocean Springs Harbor, Ocean Springs 39564. 875-3825 or 806-8671. 30' pontoon boat named Ms. Biggy, offering 3 hour light tackle within sight of the coastline, departing twice daily. Located in the Ocean Springs Harbor. Maximum 25 people. ABBEY ROAD ATHLETIC CLUB (ARAC) 22171 Abbey Rd., Pass Christian 39571. 452-2239. www.abbeyroadathleticclub.com/ Abbey Road Athletic Club is a family friendly facility with eight lit tennis courts, swimming pool, children’s play equip ment, a party rental facility, and more. BILOXI TOUR TRAIN PO Box 1226, Biloxi 39530. 374-8687 or 866-411-8687 . www.biloxitourtrain.com. For more than 40 years, the “SHRIMP TRAIN” as it is affec tionately called, is a 90 minute narrated tour through Biloxi’s Historical District. Call for reservations and times. DIAMONDHEAD TENNIS WORLD 31120 Noma Drive, Diamondhead 39525. 255-5030. www.diamondheadms.org/Tennis.htm. Tennis World, located within the beautiful community of Diamondhead, offers 10 lighted, Rubico clay courts, ball machine, and a full service pro shop. Open to the public. AMBERJACK CHARTERS Point Cadet Marina Pier A-4, 475 Oaklawn Place, Biloxi 39530. 392-1659 or 435-0159. Amberjack Charters is a 41' Hatteras offering everything for that fabulous fishing experience. Located in the Point Cadet Marina Maximum 6 people. BO JOH LA CHARTERS Point Cadet Marina, Biloxi 39530. 396-4920 or 596-4921. www.bojohlacharters.com. 28' Cape Horn center console fishing vessel, equipped for the serious fishing professional. Located at the Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 passengers. DOMINATOR CHARTERS 7218 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi 39532. 209-3838 or 392-8410. www.fishdominator.com. 27' Chris Craft walk around cuddy cabin available for 4, 6 and 8 hour charters. Near shore and off shore, bottom fishing reef and wrecks, drift fishing and trolling. Maximum 5 passengers. AMF GULFPORT LANES 3100 25th Avenue, Gulfport 39501. 864-3033. Hang out with friends, join a new league, or just come in and meet some new people. Check out Xtreme Bowling –lights turned down, music cranked up! BOWMAN’S GULF COAST TENNIS CLUB 315 Courthouse Road, Gulfport 39507 896-3554 or . 218-9920. www.bowmanstennisshop.com. Private and Semi Private Club. Guests Welcome Clay court fees apply. 8 lighted clay courts, a huge clubhouse with numerous amenities! DOUBLE TIME CHARTERS Point Cadet Marina - Slip C3, Biloxi 39530. 424-7115. 31' Bertram offering trolling, rig fishing, bottom fishing, and many other trips. Located in the Point Cadet Marina. Maximum 6 passengers. BEACH BUMS RENTALS Highway http://www.salesfishing.com http://www.breakawayfishing.com http://www.biloxidiocese.org http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ http://www.strosedelima-bsl.org/1.html http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto/recreation/trails/index.shtml http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto/recreation/trails/index.shtml http://www.gulfcruisers.com/camlo.htm http://www.captainronscharters.com http://www.walterandersonmuseum.org http://www.biloxicharterfishing.com http://www.mscatisland.com http://fishingmississippigulfcoast.com http://biloxi.ms.us/museums/firemuseum http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto/recreation/trails/ http://www.cinemark.com http://www.datasync.com/~edabear/Welcome.html http://www.biloxibaycharter.com/index.html http://www.biloxi.ms.us/contact/parksandrecreation http://www.geocities.com/barry_deshamp/ http://www.biloxishrimpingtrip.com http://www.abbeyroadathleticclub.com/ http://www.biloxitourtrain.com http://www.diamondheadms.org/Tennis.htm http://www.bojohlacharters.com http://www.fishdominator.com http://www.bowmanstennisshop.com http://www.gulfcoast.org

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