About Gulfport, MS
Gulfport is a part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area of Mississippi known for its subtropical climate and activities. Major attractions include casinos, beaches, eco-tourism and golf courses. Each year in the holiday season there is the Christmas Festival of Lights which brings the merriment of the season to Jones Park, Hancock Bank Plaza Park, and the downtown area. Among the biggest employers in Gulfport-Biloxi area are Keesler Air Force Base, and Grand Casino/Park Place Entertainment. The biggest school here is Gulfport High School while Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the University of South Alabama and Pearl River Community College are all nearby. If you have children, one of the best places to visit when you are in Gulfport is the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Famous persons from Gulfport include Brett Favre and Rod Davis.
