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Biloxi, Mississippi June 2008 Biloxi, Mississippi was a short overnight side trip. We stopped in every casino and drove around the city a little. The town is recovering well from Hurricane Katrina, but a lot of damage is still visible. We had a really good buffet at Boomtown Casino.

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Welcome to Mississippi	The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino	The guitar sign in front of the Hard Rock Casino is the biggest one in existence
This jacket belongs to my all-time favorite performer, Billy Joel	This quilt is made from underwear thrown on stage during Frank Zappa concerts. Really.	We stayed here at the Isle of Capri. Unfortunately, the giant parrot was damaged and taken down while we were tehre.
The view from our room looking over the I-90 bridge to Ocean Springs, Mississippi	The marina view from our room at Isle of Capri	The Grand Biloxi Casino
Boyd Coddington's Woodie the Grand Biloxi Casino	The IP Hotel and Casino (Being a geek, I can't help but think Internet Protocol everytime I see it.)	The Beau Rivage is impressive. Seen here from the parking structure of the IP on the other side of the city
Boomtown's dinner buffet was delicious!	Antique cowboy and indian slot machines at Boomtown	Despite all of the rebuiling progress there are still some stark reminders of Hurricane Katrina's destruction
Saint Michael's Church is a really unique building. Unfortunately, it still shows major signs of Hurricane Katrina's wrath	Despite all of the rebuilding progress there are still some stark reminders of Hurricane Katrina's destruction	The Beau Rivage
The Beau Rivage is impressive. Don't mind the window washers.	The atrium on the lower level of the Beau Rivage is really cool.	This marlin scuplture was created from a live oak tree destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
This owl scuplture was created from a live oak tree destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.	This dolphin scuplture was created from a live oak tree destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.	This eagle scuplture was created from a live oak tree destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
The Treasure Bay pirate ship is long gone, but they're now on dry land	As you enter Treasure Bay, this huge glass sculpture greets you	The Biloxi shrimping fleet sits ready to go out and catch dinner
The Palace Casino was a bit of a disappointment, but there are plenty of other options