Biloxi is an interesting place. While New Orleans was in the news so much more during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, this little Mississippi town was also severely devastated. While we were there some of the destruction was still very apparent...even though so much has been done (and, continues to be done) to rebuild this city in the last few years.
The Beau Rivage Casino itself had to be totally rebuilt as the flood waters covered a large part of the structure. It is a breathtakingly beautiful casino that makes you feel as though you are right in the heart of Las Vegas. Every detail is lovely, from the fresh indoor and outdoor gardens to the brightly colored carpets and incredibly beautiful accessories.
Down the street from the Beau Rivage is the newly built Hard Rock Casino. Dave and I loved going there and seeing all of the memorabilia from different rock stars through the years. Everything from Elton John's pants to one of Madonna's outfits...to Les Paul's guitar, etc. etc. are on display.
With camera in hand, I couldn't resist snapping several pictures while there....especially one of the huge outdoor guitar. Incredible!
Of course when all was said and done....and Dave and I left a little more money at the casinos than what we had arrived with....we comforted ourselves by saying that we were just contributing to the "Hurricane Relief Fund" for the city of Biloxi...
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