I have been coming down here for almost 25 years & this is my first time to their welcome center. I…read morewas impressed with their beautifully landscaped grounds, & building exterior done up in a Beach themed exterior decor, featuring a stainless steel dolphin fountain and the beauty of the palm trees, with the building's light white exterior to make the mood feel so bright and cheery. Their interior is just beautiful featuring their Cyprus wood, along the rotunda with beached themed art, by local artists decorated about the center.   I know there's apps that can tell me about things in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, but I prefer the old school way of visiting any tourist destination, by visiting the visitors center,as it will offer more information and activities, the app might have missed and stays up to date as far as deals at local restaurants & shops. I found the ladies there to be very informative and were able to answer the questions about best places to eat & shop as sometimes those working at the tourist centre will divulge the best kept secrets most tourists & even some locals don't know about or haven't discovered yet. As nice as it was to look through & pick up brochures for myself & friends. I'm off to enjoy a sunny day in paradise. Be sure to like on FB & tell a friend https://www.facebook.com/GulfShoresOrangeBeachTourism/

Super kind worker and all of the information you'll need while visiting GS/OB. Rouses's coupon…read morebooks along with other coupon books available here, as well as a free shell bag for kids. Clean, comfy, and informative!

Alabama knows how to Celebrate Christmas! This rest stop…read morehas tons of Christmas Trees up all year round in their lobby Celebrating the Magic of Christmas, as Christmas is the most magical here! At Home Sweet Home Alabama! One of the best places to visit during Christmas is in nearby Mobile County, Alabama, where they hosts "Magic Christmas in Lights" each year. Located on the grounds of "Bellingrath Gardens" it's one of the best Christmas light displays in the U.S. There is tons of info located in the lobby about all things Alabama. It's a great stop with a beautiful lobby with multiple Christmas trees for all your insta selfies & viewing pleasure. A beautiful large "park like" setting outside, with super clean restrooms inside. Highly Recommend.

This is the Alabama Welcome Center along I-10 West. This welcome center is also called the Baldwin…read moreCounty Welcome Center. It is located just after entering the state from Florida. They are at mile marker 65.8, so in essence, we know that I-10 through Alabama is roughly 66 miles long. My visit here was on August 25, 2022. The weather on this day wasn't so good. It would be nothing but rain all day long. Making this stop at the welcome center was totally needed to get out of the car for a bit, as well as getting off the rainy roads. It was coming down pretty heavy at times. It was great to get inside, use the restroom, and just check things out on the inside of the building. Due to the rain, I didn't do anything outside there on that visit. Even though it was raining, they do have plenty of open outdoor space here. Although the visitor center is open from 8 am to 5 pm, restrooms and such are open 24 hours daily. The Alabama Welcome Centers have all been very welcoming. The inside of the building was really nice. Let's start with the restrooms. The restrooms were in great shape. They were well stocked and clean. The rest of the welcome center was nice too. Each area of inside was broken down into different parts of the state. They were broken up into the Highlands, Plantation, Wiregrass, and Gulf Coast regions. It was very well organized. When traveling along I-10 West, you will go through the Wiregrass and then the Gulf Coast sections of the state. Overall, this was a very nice welcome center, which is something I have always experienced for the ones in Alabama. Even in bad weather, it is still worth making the stop to come inside. You can get maps, construction info for the state, and more. The staff there were great as well. If your travels take you into Alabama along I-10 West, you should definitely make that stop here.

I been coming here since I was a kid. This Florida welcome…read moreCenter has been here since 1949. Before my mom died her favorite story to tell was a story about me, at this Florida welcome center, when I was just 4 years old. One day we were traveling from my grandparents house in Louisiana (her parents home) back to our home, here in Pensacola. We lived here in Pirate'cola when I was a baby, my father was in the service here. Anyway, as the story goes, we were driving back from grandmas house about 2 and a half hours drive. Everyone wanted to stop for orange juice & I had to pee. I was 4 so orange juice was very important & I was very excited to get my orange juice. Anyway, back in those days I was a little majorette in Kindergarten. I was a very good baton twirler, had a snazzy little blue sequined one piece body suit & white cowboy boots that I wore on the field at the football game. Anyway, I was the smallest majorette with my tiny baton & tiny tiny little white cowboy boots. I was so adorable! I wore them to my grandmothers to show her how cute I was, obviously, and was still wearing my cute little white boots on the way home. So I waited & waited so excited to get my orange juice but it was taking longer than I expected to pull into the Florida Welcome Center. We pull in & I jumped out of the car, running to the bathroom to pee so I could go get my Orange Juice! But i didn't make it up the hill & peed in my little white boots. When my mom got up the hill to the entrance, I was barefoot sitting on the grass. She asked me where are your little white boots & I pointed at the trash can. lol After I peed in my little white boots, I obviously did not need them anymore. duh. Anyway, I did get my orange juice & a new pair of little white boots the next week as I was taught to never litter. Till this very day, every time I come into Pensacola & see that big Florida Welcome sign, I always remember how much I love Florida, my memories of my mother, her exquisitely untarnished love for me & the smell of fresh new white cowboy boots. Highest Recommendations.

Stopped in to get a sun pass. The representative was worthless, all he did was point to the paper…read more They no longer sell them at the welcome center. Then, we went to the vending machine to get a cup of coffee and it was out of coffee. What a waste of time stopping at the Fl welcome center!

I stopped at this gas station because I specifically wanted to avoid the Buc-ees down the street. I…read morejust wanted gas and a bathroom, nothing fancy, and this place delivered. It's very easy to access, getting on and off I-10. You can get everything you need for your road trip, like cold drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. There was a pizza place and a diner inside for more substantial eats. Bathrooms were clean. Gas was $60/gallon than the average going rate in Florida.

Cool little gas station shop, similar to a Buckees but much smaller. Snacks, food, trinkets,…read moreclothes, and even some repair/maintenance items. The diner is adorable with lots of themed decor

Well maintained facility, lovely drive to location, great parking, cute little museumread more

Beautiful... who would not be tempted with white sandy beaches and blue water!!!…read more Serene location... Lagoon on one side with open gulf waters on the other of the peninsula. Rangers patrol and can answer questions. Parking is limited. They have not repaired any of the hurricane damages since before things were closed from Covid lockdown. Both good and bad! Less people are able to enjoy the park... but less is often better. Park is open from 5am to past sundown.

Great little beach section we found, had a nice time and time beach weather…read more I do always think about alligator, however this spot was clean and safe.

We hiked this from the main parking lot at the preserve to pine beach and it was just a little over…read more4 miles total. The beach was pretty and we found some large shells. We also ran up on a baby cotton mouth on the trail, so keep your eyes open! I think there is public parking available on mobile st so you wouldn't have to hike the full way to get to the beach. I didn't know this until afterwards.

Stopped by to get some local area & not only did they have some bright brochures they reccomended a…read morecouple of.places we'd might like to visit. Very helpful!

Stopped in during a trip because I didn't know where to mail some cards (Christmas!). The lady…read morebehind the desk told me where the post was (2 miles opposite way I was traveling) and offered to take the cards with her when she stopped by later that day to mail other items. What a great visitors welcome! The facility was beautiful and full of information. No doubt helpful for anyone.

This is a cool enough place and despite being a regular visitor to Pensacola for probably close to…read moretwenty years, this was my first time coming to.the visitor center. The gentleman working here was friendly and outgoing and the place just had an upbeat, bright vibe going on for it. If you are in Pensacola, come check this place out.

This is a cool little Visitor's Center! Outside, there are two maps of interest, one is for…read moreEscambia County and the other for Downtown Pensacola. As you enter, there are four Blue Angels Jets in formation suspended from the ceiling. As with most Visitor Information Centers, there are restrooms, brochures, and places to sit and relax. It is right on the Pensacola Bay. This is a good place to stop in before heading across the Pensacola Bay Bridge to Gulf Breeze or Pensacola Beach and beyond. There is a sidewalk along the water's edge. It was closed in Aug. of 2022 due to damage from Hurricane Sally. I would definitely recommend coming in and picking up some brochures!

An awesome Convention & Visitors Bureau with a dynamic group of professionals to help you feel…read more"right at home," in the beautiful City of Mobile. For a short visit, group meeting or business trip, contact the Mobile CVB first...a one-stop shop for all your needs. They will exceed your expectations. You may even want to relocate in this charming city!

From the owner: Visit Mobile....Spirited, Soulful Hospitality! Visit Mobile is the official point of contact for…read moreconvention and meeting planners, bus tour operators, travel agents and tourists and is the primary marketing agency to attract the aforementioned audiences. And the best place for all visitors to find all the information and events so they can join the celebration!