Quality of Life

From Meridian to the Gulf Coast, visitors can take advantage of beautiful parks, year-round festivals, exciting sporting events and live music performances to satisfy a broad spectrum of interests. There is something for everyone in Southeast Mississippi.

The Gulf Coast is a major tourism destination for outdoor and recreation enthusiasts. If water activities are your preference, peaceful, warm waters offer everything from freshwater to brackish water to saltwater fishing, and there are 200 species of fish up for grabs. If land activities are your preference, visitors can also enjoy world-class courses, water parks, children’s museums and visit the newly constructed Mississippi Aquarium to learn more about the aquatic life in our region.

With over 300 annual festivals, our downtowns are the cultural epicenters of our communities. Discover the official filming location for HGTV’s Home Town in downtown Laurel where visitors can experience local shops, restaurants and ambiances that have made the national spotlight. Biloxi's historic downtown offers quaint shops and cozy cafes, while Gulfport's downtown boasts vibrant markets and live music venues. From cultural festivals to buzzing nightlife, these downtown areas epitomize the region's rich heritage and contemporary flair, making them must-visit destinations for an authentic Southern experience.

Additional features of living and working in Southeast Mississippi include:

• State-of-the-art medical technology
• Average temperature of 65 degrees
• Museums around every corner – celebrating everything from natural science to the blues
• Over one million acres of hunting land and abundant freshwater and saltwater fishing

For additional information, please visit the Visit Mississippi website and the Visit Coastal Mississippi website.