My family and I have been stopping at the Florida Welcome Center for years on our way to Florida. Most of the time we just use it as a rest stop they also have bathrooms that you can use they are open 24 hours. If you want travel information they have brochures and employees that will help you their hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. they even have orange juice that you can sample for free as well as grapefruit juice. They also have picnic tables on the side of the building It is a nice spot to stop at especially if you're traveling a far distance. read more

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This is my favorite welcome stoo and rest center to stop at in my travels this far. You get a sample of the citrus (choose from Grapefruit or Orange Juices) straight from the Sunshine State. There's lots of information to point you in the right direction and some very helpful individuals todo so as well! read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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We never stop at the welcome centers when crossing state lines but we decided to stop for fun this time. The Florida welcome center is a little more fun because they give out a free small cup of orange or grapefruit juice or both! The super friendly lady at the counter was more than happy to give Pro tip: guzzle down the grapefruit juice then chase with the orange juice for a sweet ending. Stop in for a bathroom break or to pick up some brochures about things to do and see in whatever area of Florida you are visiting. The Florida Welcome Center is a great stop for a break in the drive. It's a quick off and on ramp right off 95. read more

Florida Welcome Center - For those traveling with pets - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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Something I learned on this trip is that Florida's welcome center gives out free juice which I thought was so interesting! Of course we had to try it. They have grapefruit and orange juice for you to sample it's nothing special just juice but I think it's a nice gesture, especially for people who are visiting. They do have all kinds of pamphlets for things to do in Florida interesting facts about Florida, but the real reason we stopped is for a bathroom break which I wish they were more clean. There were overfilled garbage cans and slippery floors not very pleasant. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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This welcome center is easy on and easy off always clean and the staff here is very friendly. It's a great space to stop and stretch your legs, take a bio break, and also get some literature about the great State of Florida. They have maps and brochures free of charge. I forgot my phone in the car so I did not get a phot but if you stop you will see just how amazing it is. Love the history and learning placards with animal facts for the kiddos. read more

The I-95 Florida welcome center is a well known landmark. It offers a welcome center, relatively clean restrooms, plenty of covered picnic tables, a nice photo op sign and plenty of room to stretch your legs and take a break from the road. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Great photo op for the 'gram or Facebook - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

Quick, easy, and clean welcome center. A lot of information and easy to get around. Beautiful "Welcome" sign for pictures, and along with other pretty artwork to take photos with. Easy stop and wouldn't mind stopping here again when back in the area. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Florida Welcomes You - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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This is a fun welcome center like I said because of the juice :). It's also fun to take a picture i. Front to the sign that says welcome to Florida. It used to have the name of the governor on it but today it didn't. read more

Love this Place... Florida Welcome center has lot of information on the dashboard, plus it gives the location where you are...How far you had come....good maps good security - they are always round the corner. Good places for trucks to park i guess- this is my own assumption since i drive via and back often when i drive to Florida from Hanahan, SC. They also have pictures...which will depict related to Florida and the history. Nice stop place. Good and worth Outstanding. read more

Florida has a really nice Welcome Center on I-95 south as you enter from Georgia and I say it nice NOT becuase of the Free OJ or grapefruit juice they're passing out but becase the staff is so friendly and they have so much literature on hand to answer almost any travel question. The parking lot is large with lots of parking. The restrooms were clean and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful and DId I say they were offering FREE orange juice an grapefruit juice. Worth stopping. read more

This Florida Welcome Center is located along Interstate 95 South coming in from Georgia. The actual welcome center is not on the state line, but rather a few miles in after entering the state. It's not too far past exit 380 (the exit for US 17). My visit here was around 3 pm on August 24, 2022. When you come into the welcome center, there was ample parking there at the time I was there, but it was getting a bit busier when we were leaving, so it seems there may be times when marking may be at a premium to find. After getting parked, we headed into the main building. As you come up to it, you can see the advertising for Publix, which is a major grocery store in the state (domiciled here in this state). They say to "Shop Like A Local". Once inside, the place is very spacious. To the left, there is a desk where you can get a sample of juice to choose from. You can choose from orange juice or grapefruit juice. I opted for the orange juice. The inside has lots of info about the state, as well as some themed areas in there, such as the Treasure Coast. There is also an information desk at the northern end of the building. It is this part of the center that you will find the restrooms from the outside. The restrooms were fine and had no issues. They seem to be maintained well. They had several vending options as well. If you need a SunPass, you can actually get those from one of the vending machines here if you need one. After checking out the inside, I wanted to walk around a bit outside, but not too long due to the heat and humidity, or as I like to call it, hell-midity. They have several animal info signs and examples of their tracks as well. They also have a colorful dolphin statue outside on the grounds. This is part of the "Dolphin Trail" in the state. Due to the weather (heat, etc.), we didn't stay too long, but did get to see a few things as noted above. However, I didn't get to see everything. That will have to wait another time. The best part though was being able to get out of the car for a bit and get to move the body, since sometimes when in a car for too long, it can cramp your style with your body. Overall, this was a very nice welcome center. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a lot of stuff you could get here for information if you needed it. In this instance, I didn't need any of that info as we were essentially going to be just passing through the state once we got to I-10 West (eventual destination was Mississippi). If your travels bring you to this welcome center, this place is definitely worth stopping into and checking out. read more

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Florida Welcome Center Review YES I've been here...... Funny when I was Eight years old and we stopped here on our way South from New York it was nothing like it's grown to be now. I remember they sold seashells and snacks. You could use the bathroom and buy gas. I had many stops here over 70 years. I've taken I-95 North to South and South to North stopping at the Welcome Center every time. It's a tourist attraction now. Most of my visits were pre Yelping Days. I didn't even own a camera. The long drive was horrible from South Florida. Now I prefer to take a plane. I'm recommending if you're driving (and pass this way) you stop. You're sure to feel welcome, be able to relieve yourself, AND spend your money. Great souvenirs! read more

If you are arriving in Florida for the first time, then I hope this place represents the state well on that particular day, the tropical breeze and flowering trees are so inviting and flourish across this beautiful landscape. This place was swarming with activity and everyone seemed happy even though the weather today was not typical of what you'd normally experience. As you enter the main pavilion on the left you will find a juice bar displaying the nectars of Florida, ice cold orange and grapefruit juice and a friendly smile dispensing these samples in small paper cups free of charge. I think few visitors and residents entering the state pass this exit without stopping so parking can be challenging at times, the atmosphere here is festive and it always seems busy so be careful of children darting across the lot or the geriatric wondering around in awe. The restrooms today appeared to be a little overwhelmed and aromatic, even the wearing of a mask can't defend against this petri dish atmosphere although there seemed to be plenty of staff working, it looked more like a super spreader event, I'm sure Dr. Fauci would be shaking his head at the urinal if he was here so you might want to glove up or bring you own sanitizer. I didn't hang out long even though I stopped here to take a driving break and walk off a long day of travel. I think these reviews of rest areas are snapshots and doesn't really play a part in whether people will stop or not I know I've never read a review that would sway me either way - you know when you've got to go you've got to go so if it's not raining don't walk through any puddles... read more

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Welcome to Florida! Home of the filthy bathroom. The bathrooms here were gross. I found a port a potty on the side of the road in Tennessee that was cleaner than this place. If you arrive when they are open you can pick up a visitors bag and take an armful of tourist attraction brochures and maps if anyone uses those anymore. Although this center was closed when I passed through I could see the iconic orange juice in the window. Based on the way the building is decorated you would think this rest stop is sponsored by Disney. An interesting fact is that Florida was one of the first states to open a welcome center. The first one opened in November of 1949 on U.S. Highway 17 near Yulee. Over 90 million visitors have stopped at the welcome centers since then. There is even a marine welcome center at the marina at Fernandina Beach on the Intracoastal. Other amenities at this welcome center include trained staff who have earned the National Information Specialist Cetification (when open), picnic tables, pet area, and vending machines. There is a welcome to Florida sign for your photo pleasure. Other road Florida Welcome Centers are located on I-10, I-75, and at the capitol in Tallahassee. read more

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Always tough to follow when your neighboring State has an amazing Welcome Center that appears to be new because it was very clean. . Granted, it's during Covid pandemic and after the holidays, but if you need to make a pit stop be grateful you are wearing a mask as it helps block some of the restroom odor. Probably because of the pandemic, one of the entrance door is closed and blocked. Unfortunately for the one that IS open, several of the stalls were temporarily closed You can see the remnants of toilet paper on the floor between stalls (what's with that?). These restrooms entrances are exterior to the building and with the thousands of visitors to Florida, it's not surprising that the Welcome Center appears to be worn from use. I did take a quick glance inside the actual Welcome Center. There was staff at the counter with someone asking questions. The Center inside is smaller but clean. Still had a large Christmas Tree with lights on and pamphlets of various attractions. One recommendation to note. IF you need to use the restroom, drive further down the parking lot as on the other part of the Welcome Center, there are additional bank of restrooms. Those also have half of the entrances blocked off and closed too. It's also easier to get out of your parking space. read more

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We love coming to this Welcome Center whenever we cross the state line, going home. Today, a pleasant hostess gave us, and we enjoyed, the free OJ sample: fresh, cold and delicious. We could have had grapefruit juice, but we prefer orange juice. We didn't need any of the brochures provided, and there were plenty to choose from. We liked the astronaut standing in between the rows of brochures. We also liked the area for picture taking, next to the juice dispensing. Another pleasant woman was giving away bags of information about Florida. Curious, we took one. Inside was an up to date map of FL, a postcard (I love sending postcards), a guide map to FL attractions, a visual guide to seashell collecting, & 3 booklets (Undiscovered Florida, Camp FL, and Visit FL). I've lived in FL since 1959, but I'll enjoy looking through all of these reading materials. Might learn something new! A pack of 5 white generic, soft cotton masks was also inside. Great way to promote safety during a pandemic. Kudos to VisitFlorida.Com! Outside the center are clean, well stocked bathrooms, snack & soda machines, and picnic tables to enjoy a snack and soda. There are plenty of parking spots for cats and trucks. read more

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Heading back home to visit my parents and I stopped here for a break. Bathrooms were very clean and they hand out free sample of Orange Juice and Grapefruit Juice in the welcome center. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Publix Sub Photo Stand-In - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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This is the way a welcome center is done! They have big clean restrooms. A replica "Welcome to Florida" sign (like the one you just passed on the interstate) in the park so you can take some selfies with. A room with all kinds of travel brochures, orange juice samples, complimentary masks, and numerous staff to answer all of your travel questions. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

Quite a pleasant and enjoyable welcome center as we've entered the State of Florida. It's been a while since we've last visited and I remember when they were still under construction, so I'm happy to see how well it turned out. The beautiful palm tree landscaping let you know that you've entered the Sunshine state. There are lots of parking spots and shelters with picnic tables which allow you to take your leisure. There's a snack area located in it's own air conditioned building. Restrooms are clean and the Information Center (when open) is clearly marked and organized by the different regions across the state. Upon entering the Information Center, there's a help desk to the right and on the left side they serve complimentary orange & grapefruit juice to taste. Although there's not too much to do inside the Information Center, it's beautifully decorated according to the popular attractions offered in Florida. Had a great experience so we highly recommend! read more

Florida Welcome Center - Information Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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It is ez on ez off the highway. I especially love the sculpture outside of the restrooms because you can pose and hashtag if you'd like! I simply took a picture! I guess greg want you to know you're in Fla! Restrooms are clean and that what counts. Parking is easy too. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

Easy on and off the highway. Lots of places for you to take those souvenir photos!!! Welcome to Florida sign here is much safer than the side of the road. The restrooms are clean and lots of them. They have a booth to purchase toll passes. Make sure you find out if you will be needing it. Parking was easy even when towing an Rv. read more

Putting the come in welcome center since 1969. This is a rather excellent Welcome Center. There's a reason why a lot of reviews have given it a really high rating. Some of the bathrooms aren't always the cleanest, but it's a pretty safe spot for people to sleep at night and there are some trucks around and it's always busy, so you don't feel scared or anything, even though nearby Jacksonville isn't the safest town in the world. I like the Welcome Center and I'll sleep here again in future I'm sure. read more

#1 Friendly folks to give you lots of information about your Florida journey #2 Lots of vending machines #3 BATHROOMS! #4 Picnic areas #5 Dog pee pee area #6 Fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juices #7 Yes there is a Florida welcome sign #8 Cool dolphin sculpture you can stand in front of and take another selfie #9 Welcome to Florida, we have humidity. #10 Love bugs are totally harmless to people, they fly around twice a year in a black fog and hook up to have babies. Like I said, harmless to people, but they will eat the paint right off of your car, so when you get to where ever you are going definitely rinse off your car cause they are acidic ....so much so I have even witnessed a frog spit one out. And on that note, I actually got one in my mouth years ago while mowing and it was awful. TMI! read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

Nice clean restrooms, no long lines. Plenty of parking. We didn't go inside the actual welcome center. Bit there was a "Jacksonville Truck" parked outside read more

I love welcome center rest stops when entering states- but Florida really steps it up a notch! Free OJ, and expansive welcome center with brochures for most cities and every region in FL! And tons of maps! A hot spot to figure out what you wanna do while your here! Plenty of available restrooms, a vending machine block, picnic tables, random art.... I have stopped here so many times over the years! Anytime you enter into FL I recommend a pit stop! read more

Our stop on the way to Disney every time. Love that they have included a BB8 photo op.

The Official Florida Welcome Center is a great spot to stop and stretch your legs after a long drive. The center is very clean and nicely set up. They offer a complimentary sample of Florida orange juice or grapefruit juice. The center has a very organized and large selection of pamphlets on all that Florida has to offer. They also have large and clean restrooms. In addition, it's a great spot for a "Welcome to Florida" photo opp. read more

The Official Florida Welcome Center on Interstate 95 in Yulee is a great place to stop with nice restrooms, plenty of space to move around, and free samples if orange juice and grapefruit juice. There is plenty of parking here and it is easy to get in and out and on your way when you are ready. read more

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The 2016 YELP Review #231: I got here after hours but, still posted a ton of pictures from my experience. I think more people pulled over to take a picture of the "Welcome to Florida" sign (There are two and they are the same) than use the restroom (The welcome center was closed when I passed though. I did, however, take a look inside. It is extremely well-prepared to brochure-you-up and get you on your way, no matter where you are headed in the Sunshine State. With next to no one at the facility, I used the family restroom to do a full clothing change before heading off to visit with a friend I had not seen in 11 years after having been on the road for two days in the same clothing. I freshened up and headed down the road. NOTE They have a nice building full of vending machines selling what you might need to get you down the road a little ways. read more

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I've been here many times and always stopped to stretch my legs or to use the restrooms. The facilities are always well maintained and the staff is friendly. They are usually there during business hours and weekends. If you have a question, they are helpful with what you need. Luckily google and Waze are my friends so I don't really need to ask anyone anything specific. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

As state welcome centers go, this is one of the biggest, one of the busiest and one of the best. It's well lit, well arranged, offers a taste glass of Florida orange juice, contains more information and materials than any other visitor center I've ever seen, has clean rest rooms and is, of course, totally tourist friendly. Indeed if there were any reason not to give it Five Stars, it would only be because it is so popular and can become so crowded. If you're coming into Florida for a vacation or for your first time, it's a must stop. Even if you happen to live in Florida it's a good idea to stop by to peruse the available information available since you're very likely to find something about your home state that you've missed or otherwise didn't know about. read more

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Welcome to Florida! What's not to love when leaving GA and heading into FL. You know you are almost where you need to be when you see the Florida welcome center after crossing the state line. This place has it all; bathrooms, free orange (or grapefruit) juice (add own spike), photo op with the Welcome to Florida signs on both sides of the main building, and travel books for almost every attraction in the state. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

Great place to stop. It is directly off of I-95. There is plenty of parking. The restrooms were clean as was the welcome center itself. We stopped in for a restroom break, to stretch our legs and to get the free cup of Florida Orange juice. You can also get grapefruit juice. There is plenty of information for the various tourist attractions that the state has to offer. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend this as a first stop for any one looking to visit the state. read more

Florida Welcome Center - View from the parking lot - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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The Florida Welcome Center at Yulee is by far the best "welcome station" I've ever visited. And I'm not just saying that because I live in Florida. Travelling throughout the country the last several years, I've been to over a dozen and the only one that comes close - in a far second place - is the North Carolina Welcome Center on I-26, entering from South Carolina. Driving into the Sunshine State on Interstate 95, the Florida Welcome Center is a couple of miles south of the Georgia/Florida border on the west side of the highway. It's always a pleasure stopping in for a free glass of orange or grapefruit juice and visiting with Rissa, Debbie, Laura Gail and Nathan. Very polite and pleasant staff. Always very quick to help or answer a question. Did I mention that Nathan is also known as Storm Master Nate? On my last stop to the Florida Welcome Center, my daughter and I listened to Nate as he provided an extended forecast for the Sunshine State. It had been raining for days and we wondered when it would stop. Displayed by region, thousands of flyers, travel books and brochures are available. Walking through the Welcome Center, I was amazed at the travel and hospitality options available throughout the state. Coupon books, maps, travel guides, and even free State of Florida postcards are available. A person can get lost for hours in the brochure center just trying to figure out what to do and where to go. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have always been visible and on patrol during any of my visits. Nighttime security is also visible. For those wanting a photo of their visit, a "Welcome to Florida" sign is available and free Shutterfly coupons are available to memorialize your visit. Plenty of parking is available and the facility is well lit. A dog walking area is available for those wanting to exercise and water Rover. The Florida Welcome Center is extremely kid friendly. Clean bathrooms with over a dozen stalls offered in dual men and women's restrooms. Not gender neutral, but I prefer to take care of business in private. Never out of soap and plenty of soft toilet paper available. Vending machines are offered in an air-conditioned room. Cookies, candy, ice cream, soda, water, coffee and lots of other goodies are offered. A change machine is available for those needing to break a twenty. For those needing a Sunpass, a vending machine is available with instant loading of funds. If you don't already know it - a Sunpass allows discounted travelling along any of Florida's toll roads. It's a few bucks, but if you're travelling the entire state or vacationing for a while, it's worth the investment. Are you into the Pokémon craze? If so, this Florida Welcome Center has not one - but five - Pokestops. I missed this little gem, but my 11 year-old daughter Kate brought it to my attention. By far, this is not a "complete" review of all the available options at the Florida Welcome Center in Yulee. I'm sure that I missed something, but that's why you must stop. Check the place out and report back on your findings. Bill Lewis Fort Lauderdale, Florida. read more

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Nice rest area and Welcome Center. All the features you need for a decent pit stop - restrooms, large info welcome center on Florida, free orange or grapefruit juice, and then vending machines for immediate thirst or food desires. There are covered picnic tables, a pet walking area, and just lots of room to stretch after being in the car. Welcome to Florida! read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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It provides what you need, bathrooms, vending for snacks and drinks, and info center. But the smell in the Women's bathroom was not nice and lingered for miles after we left, not the lasting impression I was hoping for. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

Ah, the iconic Florida welcome center that represents an amazing family vacation ahead for most - but for me it meant the first time driving into the state I was moving to. And I never thought I would leave Ohio. It's nice, spacious, a little dated but I'd rather it be dated and classic looking than look like some new, boxy slate colored McDonald's or something. Plenty of restrooms and places to take your pictures... They do NoT and I repeat they do NOT have free orange juice! I told my husband the whole way down about this and said I would be disappointed if they did not have it and they didn't! However, I read somewhere they stopped giving it out but could never confirm that until I got there. Otherwise I really nice stop. Stop here and prepare for the hellish traffic in Jacksonville that you're about to encounter in about 20 minutes! read more

Hahahaha, I never would have thought that a rest stop would warrant a yelp review but here we are! I stopped here on my way into Florida and was blown away. Manicured grounds, tons of chirping birds, and free OJ! This rest stop is better than many state parks that I've been to. As a first stop in the wild weird place that is Florida, it was fabulous. read more

Only the best WElcome Center I have been to. Constant free orange and grapefruit juice. More tourist info than you can find anywhere. Picture taking opportunities abound here. Astronaut, dolphin, Welcome to Florida sign, etc. I wish every state had an entrance like this one on I95. I usually skip these places. This time one of my passengers actually asked me to stop for a pic and some orange juice. Memorable place obviously. read more

Florida Welcome Center - Travel Services Near Me - Yulee, Florida

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Always stop here during my roadtrips into florida. They sell sunpasses and florida tshirts in the vending machines. They give out samples of florida orange juice for free inside the lobby. The bathrooms kind of smell funky though since it's kind of like an indoor/outdoor bathroom with no AC. This is one of the busiest rest stops I've ever been too from NY, all the way down to Miami, so getting in a parking spot and out of a spot is chaos. read more