Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival

Get Away with us to the Gulf Coast with a 2-night stay at Beau Rivage Casino Resort in Biloxi as we discover Coastal Mississippi and Mobile Bay!  With centuries of rich history, vibrant culture, and genuine Southern hospitality, highlights of our visit include a Biloxi Shrimping Cruise in the calm, protected waters along the coast where you will learn how the journey begins for a shrimp and how it ends up on dinner plates! Visit the Maritime Museum, established to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you love seafood, fresh gulf catch is on the menu along with fantastic non-seafood choices. Enjoy an included lunch at the iconic Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, built in Biloxi during the French occupation of the coast that opened as a restaurant in 1964.  It is known as “The best New Orleans restaurant outside of New Orleans.”  Visit Beauvoir – home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.  Tour the meticulously restored home, explore the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, and stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds. Founded by the French in 1702, Mobile, Alabama, is one of the Gulf Coast’s major cultural hubs and we will explore its rich history during our two night stay.  Explore along the pedestrian-friendly Dauphin Street Entertainment District – the vibrant, historic heart of downtown Mobile, renowned for its 19th-century architecture, diverse dining and retail options. The 2027 Gulf Coast Lantern Festival at Bellingrath Gardens is a highlight of this getaway!  Stroll through a glowing wonderland in the gardens and immerse yourself in the vibrant and colorful celebration of Gulf Coast culture with 40 dazzling handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color.   Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path.  Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. Canopied by a grove of century-old oaks and furnished with fine antiques and crystal chandeliers, step back in time with a visit to the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion offering a rare glimpse of life in the Old South. When it was built in 1855, the Greek Revival style house was the center of the lively social life of the thriving cotton port of Mobile. Today, the home stands out as one of the most beautifully restored historic mansions on the coast. Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras celebrations in the USA!  Visit the Mobile Carnival Museum that chronicles over 300 years of Carnival and Mardi Gras in Mobile and discover the art of costume design and float construction.  See the intricate designs and artistry of majestic crowns, scepters, and robes of Mardi Gras monarchs.   Come aboard the Perido Queen Riverboat for a delightful evening dinner cruise on Mobile Bay, and visit USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, home to the WWII battleship USS Alabama and submarine USS Drum, both National Historic Landmarks. The Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion features vintage military vehicles, a historic aircraft collection and exhibits including the WWI exhibit.  Join this fun and informative tour as we explore the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama! Includes 9 Meals (4 B, 1L, 4 D)