Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi, US. Incorporated in 1898, it skyrocketed to fame as a vibrant seaport and later as a resort destination. Visitors are sure to find it a charming bouquet of powdery white beaches, romantic sunsets, historic houses, picture-perfect scenery, and ancient live oak trees amidst a stellar array of resorts, sandy beaches, spas, ferry rides and a pulsating nightlife. Other allied recreations here include golfing, gambling and water-sports tourism. The city also plays host to cultural events including ‘World's Largest Fishing Rodeo’, ‘Cruisin' the Coast’ and ‘Smokin' the Sound at certain times of the year.
Island View CasinoThe Island View Casino is both the most famous beachside casino and hotel located in Gulfport. Its casino is its top draw and that you’ll be bedazzled with its 83000 sq ft facility of casino gaming. It is embellished with rooms that speak of opulence and architectural magnificence alike, a range of decorative elements corresponding to the latest trends, complimentary Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs. Other allied surprised here include 11 restaurants and bars, 2 seasonal outdoor pools, a spa, a gym and a concert venue.
Lynn Meadows Discovery CenterThe 100 year old Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers interactive educational experiences and exploration activities to people of all age groups, especially children. An architectural marvel in the city, it offers 15000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, six acres of outdoor play space, a spacious theatre, Viking kitchen and a host of allied features that would make your weekend more fun that than imagined.
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad MuseumThe Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is home to three different model railroad train table layouts and 5 running G-scale trains for kids. Other attractions here include a 9 table Lego (R) City layout dotted with 2 Lego trains and 25 miniature battery operated table trains. To make it more fun, the museum also cups it with wooden toy train tables that children can use to build and operate their own train designs and a 7’ tall wooden train for clicking selfies. One can also organize birthday parties or sell one’s antique railroad toys here.