New Orleans is a sensual feast, rich in history, colliding cultures and eclectic customs while Biloxi calms your every care with serene settings, a relaxing pace and coastal charm. Together, the two complement for a bit of unmatched Southern splendor! Check out our fabulous finds for each of these bayou beauties. For an escape only minutes away from Biloxi’s attractions and about an hour and half drive from New Orleans, visit the AAA Four-Diamond Award-winning Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, a destination in itself.

New Orleans, Louisiana

1. Breakfast at Brennan’s Rise and shine for delights at this gorgeous French Quarter institution. Enjoy masterpieces such as a Southern Baked Apple with Double Cream, a Crabmeat Omelet with Hollandaise Sauce or delve into a Brennan’s original—Bananas Foster. Contact (504) 525-9711

2. Café Du Monde Stroll in and savor a beignet, the Louisiana State Doughnut, and a chicory-laced café au lait. Soak up the Crescent City culture at this Original French Market Coffee Stand—a great outdoor spot located just across from Jackson Square. Contact (504) 525-4544

	3. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The tunes will be pumping on 12 different stages as you dance your way through craft stands, 75 food booths and a friendly pack of revelers. If your travels bring you to the Big Easy this spring, you must seek out the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course from April 24 – May 4. Contact (504) 522-4786

4. Two to Tour St. Charles Streetcar and French Quarter. Go to the heart of New Orleans’ charm with two distinctive tours. Head to 419 Decatur for a guided tour of the French Quarter, for information contact (504) 589-2133. Then cruise town in style on the St. Charles Streetcar, visiting the Central Business District, Arts District and Garden District.

	5. Pat O’Brien’s Home of the Original Hurricane Cocktail Take cover at this lively bar started as a Prohibition speakeasy with the password “Storm’s a-brewing.” Mix it up with this wild rum and passion fruit juice concoction. Contact (504) 525-4823

Biloxi, Mississippi
1. Mary Mahoney’s Old French House This fun and friendly locals’ favorite is known worldwide for its acclaimed gumbo and seafood. Bob Mahoney makes the rounds nightly, ensuring his “mutha’s” legend lives. Contact (228) 374-0163

	2. Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library Beauvoir, French for “beautiful view,” is just off the Mississippi Sound. This National Historic Landmark and Mississippi Historic Landmark will give you an authentic taste of Southern heritage. Contact (228) 388-9074

3. The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Creative, intense and even a little wacky best describes the “Mad Potter of Biloxi,” George E. Ohr. He molded life into a collection of over 10,000 pieces with character! Contact (228) 374-5547

	4. Biloxi Shrimping Trip Set sail with this expedition awarded 2002 Travel Attraction of the Year for the state of Mississippi. Your sea-fearing captain will guide you through calm waters while teaching you the time-honored art of shrimping. Contact (800) 289-7908

5. Ocean Springs This quaint town, just on the outskirts of Biloxi, overflows with Southern style. Take a walking tour back in time on friendly oak-lined streets and peruse enchanting antique shops and galleries such as the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Contact the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce at (228) 875-4424