Things to Do on the Gulf Coast
Swing by Dixie and the Gulf Coast and enjoy breathtaking and challenging holes of golf - from the scenic mountain courses in Alabama to the Audubon Golf Trail in Louisiana. Discover the beauty of emerald waters and soft white sand beaches on the gorgeous Gulf Coast, where you can enjoy swimming, boating and watching sunsets. Trek scenic hiking and biking paths, enjoy deep-sea fishing, roll the dice at exciting casinos, enjoy revved up NASCAR racing, and celebrate music and culture at amazing festivals and events - from Jazz Fest in New Orleans to Riverfest in Vicksburg.
Activities in Alabama
From the mountains to the shore, Alabama will satisfy your desire for outdoor adventure. With winding bikeways, sparkling lakes, majestic mountains, scenic hiking paths, canoe trails, and magnificent natural spaces, Alabama is truly a nature lover's utopia. Escape to the Gulf Coast's 32 miles of sugar-white sand and sparkling emerald water. Grab your clubs and hit the championship courses along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Join the festivities at exciting festivals and events like the City Stages 20 in Birmingham.
Home of the legendary Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Alabama is one of world's most popular golf vacation destinations with breathtaking vistas and challenging holes. Grab your clubs and tee off at one of Gulf Shores' 17 championship golf courses, including Kiva Dunes Golf Club and Cotton Creek at Craft Farms. Travel back in history to Fort Morgan, site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. [
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Celebrate the culture, history, music and beauty of the Magnolia State at 400 festivals and events that happen throughout Mississippi each year. Arts and crafts, music, crawfish festivals and Civil War re-enactments are part of your vacation experience. Check out Jackson's Jubilee JAM - one of the most music-packed festivals in the South - featuring a popular, alternative and R&B bands mixed with local music on two stages. [
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Escape to Alabama's breathtaking Gulf Coast and enjoy 32 miles of sugar-white sand beach and sparkling emerald water. Get away to Alabama's Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Dauphin Island where you'll enjoy swimming, sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, and dolphin sighting. With winding bikeways, hiking paths, and a canoe trail, Alabama's Gulf Coast is a nature lover's utopia. Hike scenic trails at Alabama's coastal wildlife areas gazing at gators and shorebirds. [
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An exciting gaming and entertainment destination in "the Heart of Dixie," Alabama features a variety of sizzling casinos - from Gulf Coast riverboats to Native American bingo casinos - as well as horse and greyhound racing tracks, casinos, and concert venues. [
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Activities in Louisiana
The "sportsman's paradise," Louisiana is a breathtaking destination with a diverse landscape of coastal wetlands, sparkling lakes, rivers, piney woods, lush rolling hills, mysterious bayous, 20 state parks, and the country's largest swamplands. Explore thousands of hiking and biking trails in the coastal wetlands, cast your lines for big bass on Caddo Lake, or tour Plantation Country. Swing by Louisiana's Audubon Golf Trail, or enjoy shopping, dining, gaming and parading in New Orleans. Kick up your heals at Louisiana's exciting festivals and events - from Jazz Fest to Mardi Gras.
Golf in Louisiana is a perfect blend of natural landscapes and rich history - an enchanting destination where you can hit the links at an 1812 battlefield or a magnificent plantation estate. Swing by Louisiana's Audubon Golf Trail - 12 innovative courses that preserve the ecology and natural beauty of the land and the heritage of the game. Swing by the TPC of Louisiana at Fairfield, which hosts the Zurich Classic of New Orleans - an annual draw for golf's elite. [
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With 400 exciting festivals and events each year, Louisiana is the festival capital of the world. From Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest to crawfish festivals, state fairs and Cajun dances, you'll discover fun festivals to keep you dancing in the streets, masquerading at parades, savoring Cajun cuisine, and intoxicated by the rhythms of jazz, blues and zydeco. From jambalaya to jazz, Louisiana makes you dance and kick up your heels! [
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Explore thousands of hiking and biking trails and the largest expanse of coastal wetlands in North America, including America's Wetland Birding Trail along the Gulf Coast. Enjoy world-class bass fishing on Caddo Lake or Caney Lake, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and bird watching adventures. Tour the mysterious Atchafalaya Swamp - America's largest river swamp - and experience the intense landscapes and wildlife. Wind through magnificent plantation estates, lush gardens, and nature preserves in Louisiana's Plantation Country. [
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Known for gaming, golf and gumbo, Louisiana is home to 22 spectacular casinos - from the Belle of Baton Rouge on the Mississippi River to Harrah's New Orleans Casino in the Crescent City. Let the good times roll in Louisiana, your sure bet for gaming excitement, electrifying entertainment and mouth-tingling cuisine. [
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Activities in Mississippi
From golfing and gaming, sport fishing to historical touring, Mississippi is a destination of dramatic natural beauty, captivating experiences and outdoor adventure. Explore beautiful forests and parks, such as De Soto National Forest and Clark Creek Natural Area with over 50 waterfalls and miles of scenic equestrian and hiking trails. Enjoy championship resort golf along the Magnolia Golf Trail or roll the dice at 33 casinos from Tunica to Gulfport. The Birthplace of rock & roll and blues music, Mississippi is home to exciting music and art festivals that celebrate the Magnolia State - from blues to crawfish to Elvis.
Blessed with beautiful weather, award-winning golf courses, and breathtaking landscapes, Mississippi is an idyllic golf destination. Accented with the alluring beauty of hardwood and pine trees lining lush fairways and the shores of the Gulf Coast, the 145 golf courses in the Magnolia State are as visually rewarding as they are challenging. Designed by golf's greats, Mississippi courses have been rated the top in the country by
Golf Digest, Golfweek and
GOLF Magazine. [
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Celebrate the culture, history, music and beauty of the Magnolia State at 400 festivals and events that happen throughout Mississippi each year. Arts and crafts, music, crawfish festivals and Civil War re-enactments are part of your vacation experience. Check out Jackson's Jubilee JAM - one of the most music-packed festivals in the South - featuring a popular, alternative and R&B bands mixed with local music on two stages. [
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Explore 26-miles of tranquil beaches - idyllic spots for swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, and sunbathing. Play on the white sand beach at Ship Island - one of the top ten beaches in the country. Explore lakes, rivers, streams, reservoirs and 100 miles of coastline for fishing, swimming, boating, sailing, canoeing or waterskiing. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, and touring the Mississippi River Trail, Natchez Trace Parkway, Underground Railroad Bicycle Route, or the Appalachian Trail. [
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From Biloxi to Tunica, the Gulf Coast to the Mississippi River, the Magnolia State offers world-class casino resorts and exciting gaming experiences. Let the good times roll at 33 dazzling casinos with hundreds of games, headline entertainment, gourmet dining, championship golf, luxurious spas and endless excitement that make Mississippi a spectacular getaway destination. [
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