Biloxi-Gulfport

Mississippi

Featured Biloxi-Gulfport Activities

Located in Biloxi, MS, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library is a National Historic Landmark that represents an important piece of American history. It was the residence of Jefferson Davis, during the final years of his life. The Beauvoir mansion has been restored to its 1889 glory, featuring many of its original furnishings. Committed to preserving the property, it contains artifacts, official documents, and other historical elements of Jefferson Davis. 

Delve even further into history by visiting the library, showcasing ever-changing temporary exhibits that provide insight into this iconic figure’s life as well as its unique permanent exhibit. The experience is complete when you see what was once an ingenious method for collecting rainwater – the restored cistern behind the mansion! Aside from the mansion and the library, the grounds of the estate are also worth exploring. There’s a garden that’s meticulously maintained, featuring beautiful plants and flowers

For many travelers and families, the Beauvoir and Jefferson Davis Presidential Library is a unique place to explore while in town. This amazing landmark in Biloxi offers you an edge-of-your-seat opportunity to learn about Confederate Jefferson Davis and his historic home. Whether you're looking for an immersive dive into Southern heritage or you want to learn more about America’s past, this esteemed destination offers something for everyone.

Beauvoir & the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library

Beauvoir - Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library Tour

Underwater Themed Escape Room

Gold Mine Escape Room

Banana’s Mini Golf & Arcade Ultimate Package

Gulf Coast Gator Ranch & Tours

Haunted Ghost Cruise

Ghost and Cemetery Pub Walk of Bay Saint Louis

Biloxi Bay Pontoon Boat Rental

Known as the "Mad Potter of Biloxi”, many of George Ohr’s works are on display at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum. These pieces include his earliest works as well as his more recent creations, including portraits and landscapes. Frank Gehry designed an award-winning campus of intriguing and intertwined buildings. While the buildings and exhibits offer exclusive experiences, they are not isolated from one another - making it a unified vision synced together by the expansive brick plaza and the majestic live oaks.

The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum is home to rotating collections as well as permanent collections ranging from pottery to paintings and photographs. At the museum, you can see amazing pieces of art, as well as the Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center. At the center, you can gain valuable insights into the African American experience in Mississippi following the Civil War through the eyes of the Reed family.

If you’re visiting the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a day or two, you can take in the beautiful art exhibits that embody the imaginative spirit of this famous artist and all the Southeastern region. If you have an extended stay, you can sign up for ceramics classes in the sweeping ceramics studio. Some of the most popular classes include Mudslingers Wheel Class, Date Night Wheel, and Ceramic Christmas Tree.

The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is an oasis for those who enjoy abstract art. The museum is dedicated to the legacy of its founder George E. Ohr, as well as to the rich cultural diversity on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Here you can see unique exhibits and get educational experiences about art from a new perspective.

Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

Lynn Meadows Children's Discovery Center Admission Tickets

Built in 1848, The Biloxi Lighthouse was among the first cast iron in the South. This building has survived a myriad of hurricanes and withstood the storm shrug and wind of Katrina. Biloxi Lighthouse is the only lighthouse located in the middle of a major highway. Whether you’re a history lover and just looking for amusement while in Biloxi, a visit to the Biloxi Lighthouse is a must. 

In the lighthouse, visitors head up a spiral staircase comprised of 57 steps, climb a ladder, and trek through a trap door into the lightroom. Visitors can enjoy viewing waterlines from hurricanes that date back more than 100 years. You can even climb up to the top if you want to. At the top of the lighthouse, you will see exceptional sights of the Gulf.

The Biloxi Lighthouse is a signature landmark that evolved into a post-Katrina symbolization of the city’s courage and tenacity. With a spiral staircase comprised of 57 steps, this historic 65-foot building is one of the most photographed sites on the Gulf Coast.