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Why Invest In A Home On The Mississippi Gulf Coast?


The Gulf Coast of Mississippi supplies its citizens and tourists with an amazing selection of
culture, dining, and consideration. Its great quantity of Southern elegance and its own
purposeful pace supplement an immense range of options available for tourists and locals to
take pleasure from the history and joy of living in paradise.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Communities
Each of the three Mississippi Coast counties has their own lawful restrictions which govern
the fabulous sugar white sand seashores and preventative seawalls. These three counties
are Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson. Another county which is directly above Harrison County
is Stone County. Stone County has seen sizeable population growth after the damage
caused by Hurricane Katrina in late August of 2005. A lot of Stone County can be found 160
to 300 feet above sea level. And, the majority of Stone County is only a 15-40 minute journey
to nearly every seaside destination in either Hancock, Harrison, or Jackson County.
The most prominent communities in these four counties are as follows:
Hancock County
Bay St. Louis - County Seat
Diamondhead
Kiln
Waveland
Harrison County
Biloxi
DIberville
Gulfport - County Seat
Long Beach
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Pass Christian
Saucier
Jackson County
Gautier
Moss Point
Ocean Springs
Pascagoula - County Seat
St. Martin
Vancleave
Stone County
McHenry
Perkinston
Wiggins - County Seat
There is a common thread that connects these 4 communities along side each other which is
U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 10. The Mississippi Coast is very much different than the
northern area of the State of Mississippi found above the 31st parallel.
Despite the fact that the counties and communities rival each other, all major transportation

and communications links movement east and western. Actually, these counties and
communities typically have more in keeping with the neighboring States of Louisiana and
Alabama. New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama have a very similar cultural heritage
to the Mississippi Gulf Coast compared to the north Mississippi counties.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Economy
In the 21st Century, the tourist industry has been the best industry along the entire
Mississippi Gulf Coast. Since their introduction in the early 1990s, the main attraction for
tourism has been slot machine games, dice, cards, and the stage shows provided by the
Mississippi Gulf Coasts 11 gambling halls which operate 7 days per week, 24 hours per day,
and 365 days a year. All 11 casinos rank among the Mississippi Coasts 20 most significant
private -sector employers. All together, these casinos employ more than 11,000 people.
The Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi is the biggest and tallest building in the State of Mississippi
and is Biloxis most significant employer with an increase of than 3,800 employees.
Biloxi-Gulfport is the countries 3rd largest gaming market, behind Las Vegas and Atlantic
City.
More than eight million visitors a year go to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the casino
gaming|video gambling enterprise is the primary draw.
Quality Of Life On The Mississippi Coast
Indulge in fabulous views of the Mississippi Gulf Coat, wonderful food, and a relaxed
ambiance that welcomes bathing suits and flip-flops. The choices are plenty for any kind of
visit you desire such as a family vacation, an enchanting getaway, a retreat, business trip, or
a weekend holiday. The possibilities are limitless.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast, an area steeped in heritage and beauty, abounds in fascinating
sites as well as activities to enjoy. There are abundant lively music and creative events. You
can find guided tours of famous structures and museums. And, there are nautical excursions
such as fishing charters, boating, and family water fun. To help first-time visitors pick from the
vast bounty of enjoyment, a simple drive down Highway 90, also called Beach Boulevard is
terrific entertainment.
From the State of Mississippi 100 mile southern boundary, Home Sales MS Gulf Coast of
beach front. From sweeping views over the Biloxi Bay bridge to the East, to the Bay St. Louis
Bridge on the West, tourists will drive past clear gulf coast waters mirroring the existing
feeling of the skies surrounded by sugar white white seashores and softly swaying sea grass.
The journey provides idyllic displays of boating, historic homes, and centuries old live oaks
surrounding the highway like lacy curtains. From Ocean Springs to the East, and then to
Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis antebellum home in Biloxi, on westward toward the towns of Pass
Christian and Bay St. Louis, tourists will be delivered to another era. You will be awed by the
wonder and resilience of wonderful trees surrounding the elegant Southern structures of
coastline homes.
Restaurants are plentiful close to the beach delivering simple and refined waterfront eating at
its best.
The clear waters which surround these islands are a particular treat. Beach equipment
rentals are also readily available for a relaxing day of sunning or swimming, as dolphins play
nearby.
The string of barrier islands reduces waves, making the smooth waters on the coast beach

front pleasant for children to construct sand castles and look for beach teasures.
Special activities vary from month to month along the Mississippi Coast. Because French
King, Louis XIV set up a colony on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1699, the impact of France
on the architecture as well as one favorite holiday season in particular continues to be
apparent to this day. Not long following the Christmas adornments are packed away, the
pulblic interests immediately change to Mardi Gras!. From the later part of January, over
twenty-five family friendly Mardi Gras parades are planned which feature many different
styles. In South Mississippi, Mardi Gras Tuesday is a special occasion where colleges,
businesses, and many agencies are closed.
40 foot ships make Gulf excursions round the shore and day trips to close by islands. Shrimp
boat captains offer insightful discussions during tours, highlighting the catch of the day.
Vessel outings to the nearby barrier islands that are area of the Gulf National Seashore
Islands Park System provide day long pleasure. In 1702, one of the barrier islands was called
Ship Island. It remains home of Fort Massachusetts which is a fascinating Civil War period
fortification with seasonal guided tours by park rangers.
A family group special event that is especially popular is Crusin The Coast. This function bills
itself as Americas Largest Block Party.
Over a seven day period which is scheduled in early October of each year, automobile lovers
from 41 States plus Canada and Sweden make there way to the Mississippi Coast to display
their motor vehicles and cruise the spectacular thirty mile stretch of beach side highway. You
can find designated stops in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, DIberville, Gulfport, Pass Christian and
Ocean Springs. Each venue features a mini event in its own right. You can find multiple
states for live music, reserved parking spaces for registered cruiser participants, parking for
spectators, and suppliers for food and event merchandise. In 2014, this event featured 7,293
registered vehicles. Crusin The Coast is currently the largest special eventin the State of
Mississippi.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a top-notch vacation destination offering nonstop gaming
action, world-class golf courses, sailing and deep-sea fishing activities, as well as ecotourism on its beautiful back roads and bayous. You will also find a range of shopping
choices from large shopping malls and stores to quaint and one-of-a-kind boutiques sprinkled
all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Gulf Coast also offers fine museums,
and of course there is the most amazing food you have ever experienced.
Regardless if you've planned to move with your family or are looking for a calm beach
retreat, let me assist you with your real estate investment on the Mississippi Gulf Coastand
guide you through the time consuming procedures of looking for your special property.

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