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'''[http://www.ci.gulfport.ms.us/ Gulfport]''' is the second largest city in [[Mississippi]].
'''[https://www.gulfcoast.org/listings/gulfport-visitor-center/7949/ Gulfport]''' is the second largest city in [[Mississippi]].


==Get in==
==Get in==
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===By plane===
===By plane===
* {{listing | type=go
* '''Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport''' - Located on the Mississippi coast midway between [[New Orleans]] and [[Mobile]]. It services American Eagle, Delta, United, U.S. Airways, and Vision Airlines.
| name=Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport | alt={{IATA|GPT}} | url=http://www.flygpt.com/ | email=
| address= | lat=30.407222 | long=-89.07 | directions=on the Mississippi coast midway between [[New Orleans]] and [[Mobile]]
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport | image=Gulfport-apt-19feb1992.jpg | wikidata=Q1554290
| content=It services American Eagle, Delta, United, and Vision Airlines.
}}


===By car===
===By car===
Starting at [[New Orleans]] you will go east on I-10 for approximately 70 miles, you will cross into Mississippi. Get off I-10 at Exit 34A and merge onto US-49. This trip will take you about an hour and a half.
Starting at [[New Orleans]] you will go east on I-10 for approximately 70 miles, you will cross into Mississippi. Get off I-10 at Exit 34A and merge onto US-49. This trip will take you about an hour and a half.


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==Get around==
==Get around==
To get around Gulfport you could rent a car. There are multiple car rental businesses located right at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Including Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty. There are also taxi and limousine services, along with shuttles that will take you to and from your hotel.
To get around Gulfport you could rent a car. There are several car rental businesses at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Including Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty. There are also taxi and limousine services, along with shuttles that will take you to and from your hotel.


'''CTA''' - Coast Transit Authority - The public transportation route that runs through Gulfport. It also runs all along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi including areas such as [[Biloxi]] and [[Ocean Springs]].
{{listing|type=around|name=Coast Transit Authority (CTA)|url=https://coasttransit.com/|lat=|long=|content= CTA operates public transportation though Gulfport and along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi to include [[Biloxi]] and [[Ocean Springs]].
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==See==
==See==
You can go and see the white sanded coastal beaches that look over the Gulf of Mexico. These beaches are viewable from Beach Boulevard (U.S. Highway 90) there are plenty of places along the highway where you can pull over for picture opportunities.
You can go and see the white sanded coastal beaches that look over the Gulf of Mexico. These beaches are viewable from Beach Boulevard (U.S. Highway 90) there are plenty of places along the highway where you can pull over for picture opportunities.
* {{see
| name=Mississippi Aquarium | alt= | url=https://www.msaquarium.org/ | email=
| address=2100 E Beach Blvd | lat=30.367778 | long=-89.088333 | directions=
| phone=+1 228 241-1300 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| image=Mississippi Aquarium sign.jpg | wikidata=Q104856164
| lastedit=2021-03-14
| content=
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* {{see
| name=Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum | alt= | url=http://www.mcmrcm.org/ | email=
| address=522 Pass Rd | lat=30.38972 | long=-89.05991 | directions=
| phone=+1 228 284-5731 | tollfree=
| hours=W-Su Noon-5PM | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=Even though this is just like a model train museum, the train did have a major part in Gulfport's founding in 1898 as a means of transport to the port for timber and other commodities.
}}
* {{see
| name=Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum | alt= | url=http://www.browncondorassociation.com/index.html | email=
| address=429 Pass Rd | lat=30.38957 | long= -89.05817 | directions=
| phone=+1 601 299-2816 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| wikidata=
| lastedit=2021-12-03
| content=About area aviation history, with planes on display.
}}


==Do==
==Do==
* '''Ship Island Ferry''' - Leaves from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor and takes you to Ship Island. Ship Island was named one of the top ten beaches in the United States by USA Today. This area is the perfect spot for picnics on the beach and for surfing.
* '''Ship Island Ferry''' - Leaves from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor and takes you to Ship Island. Ship Island was named one of the top ten beaches in the United States by USA Today. This area is the perfect spot for picnics on the beach and for surfing.
* {{do

| name=Gulf Islands Water Park | alt= | url=http://www.gulfislandswaterpark.com/ | email=customerservice@gulfislandswaterpark.com
* {{do
| address=17200 16th St | lat=30.4319 | long=-89.1213 | directions=
| phone=+1 228 328-1266 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2021-03-14
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* {{do
| name=Institute For Marine Mammal Studies | alt= | url=https://imms.org/ | email=
| address=10801 Dolphin Ln | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228-896-9182 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 9AM-4PM | price=varies
| content=Little exhibitions and encounters and shows dealing with marine animals and birds and baby alligators (or caimans?).
}}
* {{do
| name=Bayou Vista Golf Course | alt= | url= | email=
| name=Bayou Vista Golf Course | alt= | url= | email=
| address=13756 Washington Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=13756 Washington Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=This is a public golf course featuring 18 holes on 6,287 yards of green.
| content=This is a public golf course featuring 18 holes on 6,287 yards of green.
}}
}}
* {{do

| name=Island View Casino Resort | alt= | url=http://www.islandviewcasino.com/ | email=
* {{do
| name=Island View Casino Resort | alt= | url= | email=
| address=3300 West Beach Blvd | lat=30.3636 | long=-89.1022 | directions=
| phone=+1 228 314-2100 | tollfree=+1-877-774-8439 | fax=
| address=3300 West Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228 314-2100 | tollfree=+1-877-774-8439 | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Island View Casino | image=IslandViewCasinoResortSign.jpg | wikidata=Q15051877
| content=This includes over 2,100 slots, 47 table games it also features live entertainment every week and an extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu.
| content=This includes over 2,100 slots, 47 table games it also features live entertainment every week and an extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu.
}}
*{{do
| name=Therapeutic Bodywork by Design | url=http://www.massagetherapyms.com | email=
| address=10585 Three Rivers Rd Suite F | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228-206-8588 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm | price=
| content=We are the home of the $25 1hr massage. Every new client receives a 1hr Swedish or Deep tissue massage and it is only $35 after that. Come and relax while saving money. We also offer a couples room with couples massages starting at only $100.
}}
}}


==Buy==
==Buy==
* '''Crossroads Center''', Crossroads Parkway, Intersection I-10 & Highway 49. Crossroads Center is home to Cinemark, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, 1.50 Golf, and other retailers.
* {{buy
| name=Alston's Antiques | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2208 25th Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228 868-3985 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M–Sa 10AM–5PM; Su by appointment only | price=
| content= An antique shop known for its beautiful selection of antique dolls, clocks, furniture, primitives, collectible and antique slot machines.
}}

* '''Crossroads Mall''', Crossroads Parkway, Intersection I-10 & Highway 49. Crossroads mall is home of Barnes & Noble, Pier One Imports, Old Navy, Happy Nails and Nevada Bob's Golf,Bedding Plus, just to name a few of it's many retailers.


==Eat==
==Eat==
Gulfport is famous for its seafood, fresh seafood is bought from the ports every morning including shrimp, snapper, tuna,flounder and grouper. Gulfport also has many Cajun, Southern and International restaurants that will suit every taste and help make your trip to Gulfport exciting.
Gulfport is famous for its seafood, fresh seafood is bought from the ports every morning including shrimp, snapper, tuna, flounder and grouper. Gulfport also has many Cajun, Southern and International restaurants that will suit every taste and help make your trip to Gulfport exciting.

* {{eat
| name=Daddy's Little Kitchen #1 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=2605 25th Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228 822-0212 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 5:30AM–4PM; Sa,Su 5:30AM–2:30PM | price=
| content= a locally owned restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. Their Po Boys in particular are exceptional.
}}


* {{eat
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| hours=Th–Sa 5PM-9PM | price=
| hours=Th–Sa 5PM-9PM | price=
| content= Specializes in fried and flaky catfish, their chicken and side dishes are good too. They are known for their down south, family atmosphere.
| content= Specializes in fried and flaky catfish, their chicken and side dishes are good too. They are known for their down south, family atmosphere.
}}
}}

* '''Lookout 49''', 12013 Highway 49, (228) 328-1366. was originally located in the Long Beach Harbor and went by the name of Long Beach Look Out, but then some ill weather took it down, so they have moved to a new location. It is the local favorite for spectacular seafood, steaks & specialties. They are also famous for their Sweet potato Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.

* {{eat
* {{eat
| name=Emeril's Gulf Coast Fish House | alt= | url= | email=
| name=The Buffet | alt= | url=https://islandviewcasino.com/dining.html | email=
| address=3300 West Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=3300 West Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=inside Island View Casino
| phone = +1 228 314-1515 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone = +1 228-314-2100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours=Daily 7AM-11PM | price=
| content=Casino buffet.
| content=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; Dinner: Su-Th 5:30PM-10PM; F, Sa 5:30PM-11PM. Located inside the Island View Casino Resort, they supply a large amount of southern sea selections and are also known for their delicious desserts.
}}

* {{eat
| name=Tug's Wharf Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1458 Magnolia Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228 604-2233 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=T-F 11AM-9PM; Sa, Su 11AM-10PM | price=
| content= “Gulf Coast Seafood The Way It Used To Be!” - They offer Chicago Angus beef, crab cakes, traditional Cajun cuisine, she crab bisque, gumbo and daily fish specials. They use only seafood that has been caught on that day, ensuring the freshest ingredients.
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* {{drink
* {{drink
| name=Gulfport Elks Lodge No. 978 | alt= | url= | email=
| name=Gulfport Elks Lodge No. 978 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=1800 E. Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=12022 Klein Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 228-328-0660 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| content=Bill Connely the Music man every second and fourth Sunday, 2PM-5PM.
| content=Lounge and a Friday fish fry.
}}
}}

* {{drink
| name=Larry's at the Beach | alt= | url= | email=
| address=90 between Courthouse Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=US and Teagarden. This attraction holds outside concerts on a regular basis.
}}

* {{drink
* {{drink
| name=American Legion Post no. 119 | alt= | url= | email=
| name=American Legion Post no. 119 | alt= | url= | email=
| address=111 Courthouse Rd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=12320 Ashley Dr | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 228 896-706 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone =+1 228-206-3201
| tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=
| content=Art D'Lorio and the Sugar Mill Band perform on the first and third Sundays, 2-6PM.
| content=Art D'Lorio and the Sugar Mill Band perform on the first and third Sundays, 2-6PM.
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Beach View Inn | alt= | url=http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=25015 | email=
| name=Best Western Seaway Inn | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.25049.html | email=
| address=2922 W Beach Boulevard | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 228 864-4650 | tollfree=+1-800-748-8969 | fax=+1 228 863-6867
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
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* {{sleep
| name=Best Western Seaway Inn | alt= | url=http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=25049 | email=
| address=9475 Highway 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=9475 Highway 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 228 864-0050 | tollfree= | fax=+1 228 864-0739
| phone =+1 228 864-0050 | tollfree= | fax=+1 228 864-0739
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Courtyard Gulfport | alt= | url=http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/GPTCY | email=
| name=Courtyard Gulfport | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/GPTCY | email=
| address=1600 East Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=1600 East Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 228 864-4310 | tollfree= | fax=+1 228 865-0525
| phone =+1 228 864-4310 | tollfree= | fax=+1 228 865-0525
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Fairfield Inn Gulfport | alt= | url=http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/GPTFI | email=
| name=Fairfield Inn Gulfport | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/GPTFI | email=
| address=15151 Turkey Creek Drive | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=15151 Turkey Creek Drive | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 228 822-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 228 822-9000
| phone =+1 228 822-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 228 822-9000
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/gptng | email=
| name=Holiday Inn Gulfport-Airport | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gulfport/gptcr/hoteldetail | email=
| address=9415 Hwy 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=9515 US 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 228 868-8200 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone =+1 228-679-1700 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
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}}
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/gptex | email=
| name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/gulfport/gptgp/hoteldetail | email=
| address=9435 Hwy 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=4302 W Beach Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone =+1 228 864-7222 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone =+1 228-214-0010 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
| content=
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}}
}}

==Connect==


==Go next==
==Go next==
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| majorr3=[[Mobile]]
| majorr3=[[Mobile]]
| minorr3=[[Biloxi]]
| minorr3=[[Biloxi]]
|link1=Interstate 10}}
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[[Wikipedia:Gulfport,_Mississippi]]
[[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Mississippi/Localities/G/Gulfport/]]

Latest revision as of 01:05, 9 July 2024

For other places with the same name, see Gulfport (disambiguation).

Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.

Get in

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Map
Map of Gulfport

By plane

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By car

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Starting at New Orleans you will go east on I-10 for approximately 70 miles, you will cross into Mississippi. Get off I-10 at Exit 34A and merge onto US-49. This trip will take you about an hour and a half.

If starting at Mississippi's capital Jackson - Get on US-49 S at exit 47 A heading towards Richland/Hattisburg. Then merge onto I-59 S towards New Orleans/Gulf Coast. You will then merge again onto US-98 E at Exit 59, then take the US-49 exit heading towards Gulfport. Merge again onto US-49 S in the direction of Gulfport. This trip will take you about 3 hours.

Get around

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To get around Gulfport you could rent a car. There are several car rental businesses at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Including Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty. There are also taxi and limousine services, along with shuttles that will take you to and from your hotel.

Coast Transit Authority (CTA). CTA operates public transportation though Gulfport and along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi to include Biloxi and Ocean Springs. 

See

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You can go and see the white sanded coastal beaches that look over the Gulf of Mexico. These beaches are viewable from Beach Boulevard (U.S. Highway 90) there are plenty of places along the highway where you can pull over for picture opportunities.

Do

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  • Ship Island Ferry - Leaves from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor and takes you to Ship Island. Ship Island was named one of the top ten beaches in the United States by USA Today. This area is the perfect spot for picnics on the beach and for surfing.
  • 1 Gulf Islands Water Park, 17200 16th St, ☏ +1 228 328-1266, . (updated Mar 2021)
  • Institute For Marine Mammal Studies, 10801 Dolphin Ln, ☏ +1 228-896-9182. Daily 9AM-4PM. Little exhibitions and encounters and shows dealing with marine animals and birds and baby alligators (or caimans?). varies. 
  • Bayou Vista Golf Course, 13756 Washington Avenue, ☏ +1 228 868-9953. This is a public golf course featuring 18 holes on 6,287 yards of green. 
  • 2 Island View Casino Resort, 3300 West Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 228 314-2100, toll-free: +1-877-774-8439. This includes over 2,100 slots, 47 table games it also features live entertainment every week and an extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu. Island View Casino (Q15051877) on Wikidata Island View Casino on Wikipedia 

Buy

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  • Crossroads Center, Crossroads Parkway, Intersection I-10 & Highway 49. Crossroads Center is home to Cinemark, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, 1.50 Golf, and other retailers.

Eat

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Gulfport is famous for its seafood, fresh seafood is bought from the ports every morning including shrimp, snapper, tuna, flounder and grouper. Gulfport also has many Cajun, Southern and International restaurants that will suit every taste and help make your trip to Gulfport exciting.

  • Catfish Charlie’s, 11419 Canal Road, ☏ +1 228 832-9195. Th–Sa 5PM-9PM. Specializes in fried and flaky catfish, their chicken and side dishes are good too. They are known for their down south, family atmosphere. 
  • The Buffet, 3300 West Beach Blvd (inside Island View Casino), ☏ +1 228-314-2100. Daily 7AM-11PM. Casino buffet. 

Drink

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  • Gulfport Elks Lodge No. 978, 12022 Klein Rd, ☏ +1 228-328-0660. Lounge and a Friday fish fry. 
  • American Legion Post no. 119, 12320 Ashley Dr, ☏ +1 228-206-3201. Art D'Lorio and the Sugar Mill Band perform on the first and third Sundays, 2-6PM. 

Sleep

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Go next

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Routes through Gulfport
New Orleans ← Slidell ←  W  E  → D'Iberville → Mobile
Hattiesburg ← McHenry ←  N  S  → END
New Orleans ← Bay St. Louis ←  W  E  → Biloxi → Mobile



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