“Day-Tripping” listings
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FAMOUS BILOXI SCHOONERS
These replicas of oyster schooners from the late 1800s—once known as “White Winged Angels” for their billowing sails—pick up guests at the museum and ferry them along the Gulf Coast whenever they are not chartered by large groups. Call for times. (05/2010)
367 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-435-6320
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SYL BOAT FISHING CHARTERS
Take a chance on a prize catch of redfi sh, king mackerel or flounder on a trip from this charter company. The kids will be in awe of the magical glimpses of dolphins and whitesand islands. (03/2010)
10601 Shady Pine Dr, Ocean Springs, MS
228-861-2019
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DESOTO NATIONAL FOREST, MS
In the heart of the pine belt region, you’ll find trails marked by majestic longleaf and loblolly pines, delicate dogwoods and ancient oaks. In the park, you can picnic, canoe, play disc golf, and go fishing and Jet-skiing. (02/2010)
54 miles north of Gulfport-Biloxi
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WHIPASNAPA CHARTERS
Let Captain Earl take you and your guests on a 10-hour snapper run 80 miles offshore. You might catch shark, cobia or king mackerel. Tackle and licenses are provided. (12/2008)
Offshore trips departing from D'Iberville Marina, Biloxi
228-229-6978
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CHALLENGE COUNTRY
High and low elements at this ropes course provide tests of strength, stamina, agility, balance and flexibility. It's a great spot for a corporate retreat or even a birthday party. (11/2008)
94 miles north of Gulfport • 382 County Home Rd, Ellisville, MS
601-477-4800
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TAKING OFF HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Sail over the sugary white beaches of Alabama in the basket of a hot air balloon. Guests travel in the 90,000-cubic-foot Blue Angel for breathtaking views of bays, rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. (10/2008)
115 miles east of Gulfport • In Foley, AL
251-970-3598
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THE MISSISSIPPI ARMED FORCES MUSEUM
This museum houses more than 17,000 military artifacts ranging from the Civil War to the present. A visit is a moving way to honor the state's servicemen and women. (09/2008)
64 miles north of Gulfport • Bldg 850, Camp Shelby, MS
601-558-2757
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ELVIS PRESLEY'S BIRTHPLACE
True believers will make the pilgrimage to the birthplace of "The King." Take the Early Years Driving Tour and discover places like the Tupelo hardware store where Elvis' mother purchased his first guitar. (08/2008)
300 miles north of Gulfport • 306 Elvis Presley Dr, Tupelo, MS
662-841-1245
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AUDUBON BIRD SANCTUARY
Grab your binoculars and head to Audubon Bird Sanctuary to get in touch with some feathered friends. Covering more than 150 acres of maritime forest, this refuge is the first stop for migrant birds flying from Central and South America. (07/2008)
80 miles east of Gulfport • 109 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL
251-861-3607
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HATTIESBURG, MS
This graceful Southern town boasts a 115- acre historic district, museum of children's literature, several excellent steak houses and barbecue shacks, and an impressive zoo nestled in Kamper Park. (06/2008)
68 miles north of Gulfport
601-545-4500
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DUE SOUTH CHARTERS
Grab some friends and steal away for a few days to fish the waters of the Gulf. Rent a 110-foot yacht and fishing around islands or exploring the oil rigs of Louisiana. Smaller day-trip packages are available for four. (05/2008)
Boats depart from the Point Cadet Marina, Biloxi
228-872-8422
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CANOEING IN DESOTO NATIONAL FOREST
Drift lazily down the creek through the Desoto National Forest on a canoe; trips can last from 30 minutes to 14 hours. Anglers can find spots along the creek to fish for red bellies, bass, catfish and bream. (04/2008)
15 miles north of Gulfport
www.blackcreekcanoe.com
