Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
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Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
Hey guys.
The GF and I are planning a trip to the beach for Memorial Day. We both agreed that we'd like to take a road trip, and we're trying to decide where the closest and nicest beach is.
From the look of things, it looks like Biloxi or Gulf Shores may be the closest options.
Has anyone been to any of these two places? pros/cons???
The GF and I are planning a trip to the beach for Memorial Day. We both agreed that we'd like to take a road trip, and we're trying to decide where the closest and nicest beach is.
From the look of things, it looks like Biloxi or Gulf Shores may be the closest options.
Has anyone been to any of these two places? pros/cons???
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I haven't been to either place, but I would question whether or not Biloxi, MS has recovered from hurricane Katrina well enough to actually make for a nice vacation beach spot.
If you're going that far south, why not just head further into Florida along the Gulf coast?
If you're going that far south, why not just head further into Florida along the Gulf coast?
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I've been to both, and have to agree with Sport.
Ft. Walton beach is only 65 miles further than Gulf Shores and I would opt for that, but Gulf Shores is not a bad place. Just closer to Bagnell Dam than Miami.
Ft. Walton beach is only 65 miles further than Gulf Shores and I would opt for that, but Gulf Shores is not a bad place. Just closer to Bagnell Dam than Miami.
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Screw the beach, go to New Orleans!
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Seconded.grovester wrote: Screw the beach, go to New Orleans!
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Re: Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
If you are driving, I can see allure of the proximity of the Gulf Coast but I'd rather spend the time and go to the Atlantic or Pacific as the US gulf coast just leaves a lot to be desired with maybe the exception of the Florida Panhandle where you are out of the influence of the Mississippi River (e.g., beaches are not muddy). I've never been a big fan of New Orleans but if you haven't been, it is worth doing at least once.grovester wrote: Screw the beach, go to New Orleans!
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Re: Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
Savannah, Tybee Island.
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Thanks Y'all.
Yea, I'm thinking Gulf Shores or the Pensacola area. It's really not that much farther down the road. If we end up going, I'll be sure and post pics!
Yea, I'm thinking Gulf Shores or the Pensacola area. It's really not that much farther down the road. If we end up going, I'll be sure and post pics!
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Re: Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
I don't know. I have been to them all. East coast, west coast, gulf etc. They all seem pretty much the same. I like cities myself, I'm not much for vacationing on actual beaches.
But if I had to choose, it would be Miami Beach. Just a different class of people seem to go there, not that I fit in that class or anything haha.
There is nothing wrong with Gulf Shores though. But if you drive that far, may as well swing through New Orleans.
But if I had to choose, it would be Miami Beach. Just a different class of people seem to go there, not that I fit in that class or anything haha.
There is nothing wrong with Gulf Shores though. But if you drive that far, may as well swing through New Orleans.
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Headed that way myself..kinda slow but nice..
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Re: Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
im a big miami beach fan...urban, good cheap food (you have to look), nice beach and clean water, etc.
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To me it's not worth the drive to any beach from Missouri (except for Michigan) unless you plan on camping. If you can't leave in the morning and be on the beach that evening for a long weekend, I'd just fly.
If you are going to do a roadtrip from KC, I'd head to Colorado or Minnesota or a float on the cool Current River, it's going to be a scorcher weekend..................
If you are going to do a roadtrip from KC, I'd head to Colorado or Minnesota or a float on the cool Current River, it's going to be a scorcher weekend..................
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You don't have to leave MO to go to the beach and camp out. Osage Beach that is.warwickland wrote:To me it's not worth the drive to any beach from Missouri
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Ha ha !
I've never even been to Osage Beach. Camped at Lake of the Ozarks State Park on a very hot weekend, once. Just remember beads of sweat rolling off my body and spattering on the tent floor - in the morning.
May I suggest the beaches of Lake Superior for the original poster.
I've never even been to Osage Beach. Camped at Lake of the Ozarks State Park on a very hot weekend, once. Just remember beads of sweat rolling off my body and spattering on the tent floor - in the morning.
May I suggest the beaches of Lake Superior for the original poster.
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Re: Biloxi, MS or Gulf Shores, AL?
They might not be like the big sandy beaches along the Gulf or the Great Lakes but there are campgrounds at Corps lakes in MO and ARK that are next to swimming beaches. Beaver Lake and Table Rock have clear water and are considered to be deep diving lakes.
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Speaking of beaches in Missouri - try Rockaway Beach! Try doing it without a wet suit. That's some cold water.aknowledgeableperson wrote:They might not be like the big sandy beaches along the Gulf or the Great Lakes but there are campgrounds at Corps lakes in MO and ARK that are next to swimming beaches. Beaver Lake and Table Rock have clear water and are considered to be deep diving lakes.