2 Best Sights in Biloxi, Mississippi

Built in 1848, this cast-iron 64-foot tall lighthouse survived Katrina in 2005, but it took five years and $400,000 to reopen for public tours. Today, it still represents the resilience of Biloxi's citizenry. The lighthouse is open by guided tour only, and may be closed due to bad weather. Groups should call ahead to make reservations.

If you ever wondered how shrimp get from the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico onto your plate, step on board this working shrimp boat for a revealing 70-minute boat tour. You'll ride along as crew aboard the Sailfish as it trawls for edible treasure from the Mississippi Sound, and during the trip the day's catch will be hoisted aboard for inspection, identification, and education.