Museums
There are several museums on the eastern end of Biloxi. You could easily spend a day in the halls and galleries of The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, learning about the city’s seafood history at The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, The Coastal Mardi Gras Museum, and the Biloxi Fire Museum. There’s a mini museum of Biloxi culture in the Biloxi Visitors Center, a place rich with info on fun things to do.
Have a Cup of Coffee
Believe it or not, Biloxi has become a hub for delicious coffee. Le Café Beignet, The Greenhouse, and Jacked Up Coffee Shop have been holding it down for years, but several others have joined them in the last few years. Recent additions include Brewpaddle Cafe, Empanola Biloxi on Howard, and Makin’ Groceries, which can also offer you a tasty cup of joe.
Experience Biloxi Brews
Biloxi is home to the Coast’s most popular brewery – Fly Llama Brewing Company. Fly Llama offers a rotating wall of 32 beers and seltzers and is the perfect place for an afternoon hang with the family. They are also home to the Hungry Llama so you can keep your belly full as you responsibly enjoy a few tasty brews. Fly Llama has also welcomed a new neighbor to town. Altered Reality is a nanobrewery just around the corner on Howard Ave. Altered Reality will have 8 taps to enjoy along with old-school arcade games and a great yard that will host food trucks and regular events.
Take a Walk and Look at Some Art
Downtown Biloxi has a thriving public art scene featuring over 30 pieces, including murals, sculptures, and even interactive art. You can find a walking map at many of the downtown businesses that will guide you through the art, highlighting topics focusing on Biloxi’s history. You can also take a few extra minutes and check out the work of local artists at Gallery 782 on Jackson St in the heart of the arts district.
Buy Fresh Seafood
Seafood built Biloxi, and you can still get the fresh local stuff at several spots on the east side of the city. Along Caillavet Street, we have Desportes Seafood and Quality Poultry & Seafood. If you want it right from the boat that caught it, you can head to the small craft harbor to find several local fishermen selling their catch right on the boat!
Unique Dining
Downtown Biloxi is home to over 35 local eateries, too many to list here. So, go ahead, clear your calendar for the foreseeable future, and head downtown to enjoy everything from croque madames to the famous burger burger. You can find a complete list of downtown restaurants at mainstreetbiloxi.com.
Take in a Game
The Shuckers have been around for almost a decade now, but they are making big changes to improve the experience at the park. This season will see a new whiffle ball field for the kids and a tiki bar area complete with a splash pad in the outfield. So get out and enjoy some affordable fun with the family this summer to see these new additions and several more.
Get Some Exercise
Downtown has seen a recent boom in outdoor activities. Group bike rides have been available for years and currently host over 500 riders per month between Biloxi Bicycle Works weekly Friday rides and the monthly Bike Biloxi ride. New additions to the area include disc golf, pickleball, and skateboarding, all available in the HowHop Creative District. And we will have a weekly running club meeting up at the brand-new Altered Reality Brewery.
Go Shopping
After you’ve gotten your fill of food, beers, art, and history, you can spend the rest of your money in one of our local shops. Downtown’s shopping options include a bicycle shop, a record shop, six clothing stores, a coin shop, a quilt shop, an interior design store, and a hardware store that has been around for over 100 years!
Biloxi offers something for everyone! So, whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, Biloxi invites you to indulge in its unique charms and create unforgettable memories!
