Biloxi Lighthouse
A cast-iron lighthouse built in 1848 that stands in the median of the coastal highway. It is the symbol of Biloxi.
Biloxi Lighthouse was built in 1848 and is one of the earliest cast-iron lighthouses in the American South. Its white tower stands about 19 meters tall. It has survived many hurricanes and became a symbol of the city's recovery after Hurricane Katrina. The lighthouse sits in the median of Highway 90. You can book a climb through the Biloxi Visitor Center across the street. The climb has about 57 steps, and the top offers panoramic views of the bay. The visitor center also has an exhibit on the city's history, and admission is free.
Opening hours
Tower climbs require booking at visitor center; usually open mornings
Nearby sights
- Biloxi Shrimping Trip
- Biloxi Casino Strip
- Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
- Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
- Deer Island
- Biloxi & Gulfport Beach
- Beauvoir
- Walter Anderson Museum of Art