Speaking of which… Harrah’s Gulf Coast boasts one of the LEAST smokey casinos I’ve ever visited and the craps dealers are patient with learners I’ll skip the discussion of my success at blackjack. That’s not very vacation friendly, if you ask me. There is one other casino on the strip that allows pets, but you can’t leave your pet in the room unattended. Dogs are allowed in the lobby and hallways, and no one seemed to mind if we sat in the cafe, but pooches are not allowed in the pool area, casino, or dining areas. Pets are limited to two dogs under 50lbs per room and there is an extra $50.00 per night fee. Pilot is a Harrah’s regular and his Mom gave us some tips What’s more…valet at Harrah’s is FREE so getting in and out is a breeze! And if you want to head to the beach, take in some maritime history, or a do a little shopping, it’s all nearby. This boutique casino offers everything you need for a few days of anything you choose with an ocean view. Playground of the South, Redneck Riviera, whatever you call it, Harrah’s Gulf Coast is the place to be if you’ve got your pooch in tow (and even if you don’t). Not to mention good food and finally finding a bartender who can make a Cosmopolitan as good as my Dad’s.

In only three nights, we managed to catch a lighted boat parade that cruised right past the hotel, a Christmas arts and crafts festival, and a holiday open house. Not because of the weather but because of the season. Turns out it was the perfect time to head to Biloxi. The ball got dropped, and then it was football season and we were left trying to find an away game weekend. I reached out to the marketing department but the hotel was just beginning a major renovation that wouldn’t be completed until late spring. That alerted me to the fact that this was someplace Henri and I needed to go. We actually started planning our trip to Harrah’s about a year ago when some girlfriends of mine were there trouble-making and saw a dog. Fortunately, I was able to make a reservation at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino in Biloxi and spend a whole weekend Christmas’ing on the gulf coast. I’d call it Heaven but let’s face it, if it were really Heaven, I might not have gotten in right away. There’s a dog-friendly casino on the beach where the oysters are fresh and the Yeungling is cold. A view of Harrah’s from the Schooner Pier Complex

Casinos on the gulf coast