Mississippi Rebuilding - Mississippi Travel and Tourism Growth Since Katrina

Mississippi

Here at Mississippi Rebuilding, we're committed to show you the great amount of rebuilding along the Mississippi Gulfcoast. With numerous casinos open, hotels, new condos, vacation rentals, and more. Travel and business and normal life will continue...

Since Katrina's surge leveled 80 percent or more of Mississippi cities such as Waveland and Bay St. Louis and wiped out whole neighborhoods in larger cities such as Gulfport and Biloxi -- taking with it most traces of the cities' rich architectural heritage -- the charrette participants who focused on housing recognized two urgent needs. The people of the coast needed fast, affordable replacement shelter. And they also needed a way to reconnect with their towns' distinct character. They needed options beyond FEMA trailers and the typical house plans that would turn the coast into Anywhere U.S.A.

Gulf Coast Travel

Area residents and businesses want travelers to know that their doors are open. The area is back and stronger than ever! This popular casino and resort getaway with its sunny climate is attracting visitors from far and wide.

Only 12 miles from shore are the barrier islands. Island camping is available on all the islands except West Ship Island. Since the islands are only accessible by boat, there is a passenger ferry in Gulfport, MS that operates from March to October. The islands are open to private boaters and offer a great opportunity for camping, beach combing, sight seeing, swimming and all around fun in the sun.