MISSISSIPPI — Slow Down. Stay Awhile.

Mississippi's Gulf Coast: The Gulf's Front Porch

Mississippi may have the shortest Gulf coastline of the five states, but don't mistake size for personality.

This is a coast made for slowing down.

Start in Bay St. Louis, follow the shoreline through Gulfport and Biloxi, and eventually you'll understand why people keep coming back. There are fishing boats heading out in the morning, shrimp boats working offshore, barrier islands on the horizon and plenty of places where sitting outside with something cold qualifies as an afternoon activity.

EXPLORE: Bay St. Louis • Pass Christian • Gulfport • Biloxi • Ocean Springs

FISH: Redfish • Speckled Trout • Flounder • Tripletail

EAT: Royal Reds • Gulf Oysters • Shrimp • Fresh Fish

DON'T MISS: Take the coastal road instead of the fastest road. Stop in Ocean Springs, grab some seafood and watch the sun disappear over the Mississippi Sound.

Mississippi reminds you that sometimes the best Gulf days are the ones where nothing was scheduled.

LIVE THE GULF LIFE.