Things to do when TDY in Biloxi

Things to do when TDY in Biloxi

Kayaking in the DeSoto National Forest

I was lucky enough to spend my Tech School time in Biloxi, MS at Keesler AFB. What can I say, I had a fantastic time.

I’m writing this post for anyone who is going to in Keesler and wants to know what to do. It’s not a complete list by a mile, so please feel free to leave any and suggestions for great things I’ve missed in the comments.

There wasn’t housing available when I got to the Tyer House lodging office, so I was given a letter of non-availability and sent to the Regency Inn and Suites, in D’Iberville.

The hotel itself was very accommodating, and the staff was friendly and responsive. I was close to both Wal-Mart (always busy) and Target (never busy). There was a Starbucks in the Target for the coffee aficionados.

So what is there to do in Biloxi? First there is the beach; it runs for more than 10 miles with new sidewalks, and bathroom facilities along the way from Gulfport to Ocean Springs. Here’s a link for more information about what you can do on the beaches - http://www.gulfcoast.org/visitors/attractions/beaches-and-harbor-activities/ The picture at the top is from a kayak and camping trip into the DeSoto National Forest.

So food, there’s a ton of variety, from soul food, to Caribbean, to local seafood, to barbeque. The selection is fantastic. The Shed in Ocean Springs is worth the short drive, don’t let the appearance fool you, the barbeque is first rate. Here’s there restaurant site http://theshedbbq.com/

For great local seafood head over to Darwell’s Café in Long Beach, Mississippi. Eat whatever they tell you with the side they suggest, it was a fantastic meal. Here’s their web-site http://www.darwellscafe.com/

Finally, if you have a day to get out of town about an hour and a half away in Mobile, Alabama you’ll find Felix’s. It looks as though stoned hobos built it, but once you’re inside it surprises you again in a great way. From the outside we were a bit nervous, but when we saw the upscale business folks headed in we swallowed our fear of a Gulf Coast Deliverance scene and headed in. The waitress told us about their award winning crab soup, and talked us into ordering a cup of it. We all kind of laughed about it after she left, how good could soup be? Their crab soup will change your life – like DVR, HDTV, and high speed internet change your life. And the prices were way less than any of us expected when we got our final checks. Here’s their web site http://www.felixsfishcamp.com/

One last thing if you’re going to be there for Christmas without a car don’t stress out there is a Christmas exodus shuttle that run’s from the base to the New Orleans airport. It’s run by Hotard’s Bus Company. Here’s their web-sitehttp://www.hotard.com/site.php

Good luck down there, you’re going to enjoy Mississippi!