If you re interested in spending the night in the Bay, try Heritage House Bed and Breakfast, a 1900 home about a half block off the beach on Ullman Avenue. Each offers three guest rooms. Heading east on Highway 90, you ll cross the bridge over the bay, where you ll probably notice locals fishing over the side. Don t be too surprised if you see a man happily hoisting up his catch of the day trout, redfish or even shark. Before gambling, the seafood industry was the mainstay on this stretch of coast, especially Biloxi.
Seafood restaurants abound, and most chains excluded are excellent.
On this stretch, be sure to take Scenic Drive, an offshoot of Highway 90 that affords a close-up look at the graceful old homes. The next town you ll encounter along Highway 90 is Long Beach, a bedroom community not big on ambiance or tourist attractions. Worth a look, though, is the massive Friendship Oak at the University of Southern Mississippi s Gulf Park Campus. A treehouse allows you to enjoy the view from there. The coast, however, certainly offers more than casinos, including plenty of family-friendly activities.