Hospitality Highway Itinerary

Day 1

Come enjoy the beautiful sights and wonderful experiences along Highway 90 and the sun-drenched shores of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. As you follow this highway into Mississippi from New Orleans, be sure to notice the spectacular antebellum homes that dot small coastal towns like Waveland, Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian. Adventurers who wander just a few blocks off the beaten path can take advantage of some great bargains in the many antique shops tucked away in the back streets of these quaint little towns.

All along Highway 90, the laid-back Southern resort atmosphere combines with the fast-paced action of the casinos to create a unique experience you won't find anywhere else. Arrive in Biloxi this afternoon and discover Beauvoir, the final home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. It was here, under the beautiful centuries-old oak trees, that the Confed- erate leader spent his final years writing his memoirs. Spend the afternoon touring the home, museum and cemetery. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful dinner overlooking the Mississippi Sound of the Gulf of Mexico. Exciting entertainment awaits you at the many casinos that line the shores of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and bay area.

Day 2

This morning the journey takes you just offshore for a unique coastal experience at the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Here, sparkling waters surround pristine white sand, creating the unspoiled beauty of several barrier islands. Ship Island features beaches named among the nation's top 10 and tours of historic Fort Massachusetts.

You can reach the islands by commercial ferry or by charter boat. However, you may choose to take a shrimping excursion tour on an actual shrimp boat or sail aboard an oyster schooner instead. Following your excursion into the gulf, tour the J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and the Seafood Industry Museum. This evening enjoy the exciting nightlife of the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.

Day 3

Continue your journey west on Highway 90 to Ocean Springs. This quiet gulfside community has long been home to many talented artists and craftsmen. One such artist was Walter Anderson, whose colorful paintings and unusual sculptures are displayed at the Walter Anderson Museum and Shearwater Pottery. Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants; then stop off at the Old Spanish Fort in Pascagoula, said to be the oldest building in the region.