Gulf Shores Welcome Center
Gulf Shores Welcome Center
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Both welcome centers are open seven days a week. The centers are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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- crzywestiewomynNew Baltimore, Michigan277 contributionsWelcoming and friendlyMy husband and I always check out Welcome Centers when we have the privilege of exploring new areas. We were greeted with smiles and information by knowledgeable staff. The center is clean and organized perfectly for browsing brochures. We were very pleased.Thank you for visiting our Welcome Center!! We strive to be as helpful as possible and answer any questions you may have. Please be sure to come by again on your next visit to the area!!Written February 14, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 13, 2024
- Navigate617038302361 contributionWonderful experience, absolutely beautiful Welcome center with excellent information- definitely an important stop!What an absolutely beautiful, clean, delightful place! There’s a lovely fountain outside, and inside - a sitting room with a beautiful high ceiling . The greeter was very friendly and very knowledgeable! The information is laid out well and there’s so much to choose from! Possibly one of the nicest welcome centers in the US!We are so happy to hear that you had a good experience in our Welcome Center! We strive to be as helpful as possible and answer any questions you may have. Please be sure to come by again the next time you visit the area! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and feedback. We appreciate it.Written June 10, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 8, 2024
- JudyCarrollton, Kentucky20 contributionsGreat informationDaphne was a wealth of information. She was so friendly and helpful. I called before I went to the center and whoever we I talked with also had a lot of information. I highly recommend that you stop in the center while visiting the Gulf Shores area.Thank you so much for coming in to visit with us and taking the time to leave us a review. We greatly appreciate it. Be sure to come in and see us again.Written July 4, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 3, 2024
- Gus ShopeAtlanta, Georgia24 contributionsGreat insight to Gulf Shores!!!!The Gulf Shores Welcome Center in Gulf Shores, AL, is a fantastic starting point for any visit to the area. The center is beautifully maintained, with a lovely fountain outside and a welcoming sitting room inside. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help with any questions you might have. They provide valuable information on local attractions, dining options, and activities, ensuring you make the most of your stay. The center also offers free amenities like postcards and reusable bags, adding a nice touch to your visit. The brochures and maps available are comprehensive and helpful. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly tours or the best spots to visit, the Gulf Shores Welcome Center has you covered. It’s a must-visit for anyone new to the area, setting the tone for a wonderful Gulf Shores experienceThank you so much for visiting with us and taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased that our staff was able to assist you and everything you were looking for was found. We appreciate your glowing review and the detail in your visit. Please do visit us again! :)Written August 16, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 15, 2024
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Beach Tigers
Springdale, AR150 contributions
May 2020
Went here in May to pick up brochures for the area. First the building its self is beautiful. Went inside, workers are all behind the counter with masks on. All of the brochure cases are wrapped in clear stretch wrap. We had to tell the counter folks which brochures we wanted and then wait for them to get them from the back. Not sure how this helped slow the spread. Especially since other travelers came in and stood shoulder to shoulder with us as we looked and no one was managing the social distancing of the travelers to travelers... just the travelers to employees behind the counter. If you go on down the road, most of the restaurants have the same brochures. I would recommend bypassing the welcome center and getting what you need from your resort or a restaurant.
Written June 29, 2020
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Thank you for visiting our welcome center. As Director of Hospitality and Information, I wanted to personally respond to your review as the health and safety of our guests and staff are paramount. We are making every precaution to take guest and employee safety seriously during this unprecedented time. The wrap is to keep multiple guests from touching brochures and to limit contact to just our employee (who just sanitized their hands) and you. Our efforts do not inhibit the guests from retrieving any requested information. We are always willing and welcoming in our centers to provide our guests with as much detail and any literature that we have available. We continue to work on social distancing with guests as have found the need to educate visitors to follow recommendations during this time. We appreciate your concerns that we are open, but we (along with all other businesses in this area, despite the pandemic), we are here for our guests. If you like to continue this conversation, please call my direct line at 251-968-9319.
Thanks,
Kim Chapman
Written June 30, 2020
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ouiswim
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Aug 2020
This was only our second visit to Gulf Shores and we stopped at the welcome center to check out some of the things to do and places to eat. I'm sure at one time this was a welcoming place, but not now. The over reaction to Covid 19 was ridiculous. We were the only ones there but we had to enter one door and leave another. All of the brochures were shrink wrapped tightly so you couldn't get one. We had to keep calling out which ones we wanted and after a while we felt like we were inconveniencing the girl. I'm sure it wasn't her fault and she was just doing what she was told to do. It's been a few days and we are finding brochures all over Gulf Shores with no restrictions. Daily you can pick up things in a grocery store that have been touched by who knows how many people but you can't pick up a paper brochure at the Welcome Center! We did not leave there feeling welcome.
Written August 29, 2020
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Thank you for visiting our Welcome Center. Your opinion is understood. Many State Welcome Centers have remained closed and have chosen not to open. Our hospitality employees have all remained healthy and active due to the Welcome Center precautions. I understand it is an inconvenience to ask for a brochure but the health and safety of everyone that enters our center is our main concern. We are making every precaution to take guest and employee safety seriously during this unprecedented time. The wrap is to keep multiple guests from touching brochures and to limit contact to just our employee (who just sanitized their hands) and you. Our efforts do not inhibit the guests from retrieving any requested information. We are always willing and welcoming in our centers to provide our guests with as much detail and any literature that we have available. We continue to work on social distancing with guests as have found the need to educate visitors to follow recommendations during this time. We look forward to being able to serve you when we can relax these restrictions. We invite you to stop in on your next visit in hopefully a Pandemic free environment. Until then be safe and enjoy your excursions.
Written August 30, 2020
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CIndy Walker
3 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
I love visiting Gulf Shores And Orange Beach, AL. The people there are so friendly. The ladies at the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach welcome centers are always friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We were given packets of information and coupons to use during our stay. Due to COVID, We were also given a small bottle of hand sanitizer to use which showed how much the tourism industry cares about the safety of their visitors.
Written September 17, 2020
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Thank you Cindy for taking the time to post such a nice review. Or staff tries to show "Southern Hospitality" and share area information. We so appreciate your visit to our Welcome Center. Please stop by on your next visit and till we meet again..........Have a great week.
Written September 18, 2020
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pehernan
East Peoria, IL3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Went in to Gulf Shores welcome center looking for tide calendars. They are hard to find this time of the year. Laura was more than helpful she got a Beach Safe bag for me, got me the calendars and I asked about other Gulf Shores information which she got for me and put in the bag. I like to fish and she got me the special information there on the racks for the fishing. You couldn't ask for a better volunteer or employee. I really appreciate all Laura's help. Perry H
Written October 19, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge Laura and the knowledge she provided during your visit. We hope you visit again soon!
Written October 24, 2024
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Judy
Carrollton, KY20 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Daphne was a wealth of information. She was so friendly and helpful. I called before I went to the center and whoever we I talked with also had a lot of information. I highly recommend that you stop in the center while visiting the Gulf Shores area.
Written July 3, 2024
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Thank you so much for coming in to visit with us and taking the time to leave us a review. We greatly appreciate it. Be sure to come in and see us again.
Written July 4, 2024
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570creative
San Antonio, FL31 contributions
Nov 2019
The two ladies were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I got so much information and material! The facility is really beautiful and new, plus i was able to use their wifi. Stop in and you will learn a lot about what the area has to offer.
Written January 13, 2020
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Thank you very much for your kind review. We enjoy our guests and our staff is very accommodating in trying to provide area information. We like to share our beautiful new facility with all guests. Free Wifi is always available.
Hopefully you will stop in again soon and we can give you more ideas.
Written January 14, 2020
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Greg S
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Couples
Building was great really shows off the area. Staff were super. Very friendly, up beat and positive. They took time to explain how the Center was set up. They were gracious with their time and pleased to answer questions about the area. For those coming into Gulf Shores, visit the center.
Written January 24, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our Welcome Center here in Gulf Shores. We are here to showcase our area and share all the information we have. Please feel free to swing back if have any questions or concerns.
Written January 25, 2020
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454Goldie
Penfield, NY6 contributions
Jan 2020
I stopped in to the Gulf Shores Welcome Center on the way in to town to get some information. 2 very friendly and knowledgeable ladies welcomed me and gave me a "Welcome Bag" with lots of information. There were also walls of brochures sorted by category (fishing, entertainment, restaurants, etc.). They also host informative lectures about there area. Great place to stop! Look for the dolphin statue in front of the building.
Written January 23, 2020
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Thank you for stopping in our Welcome Center. Please feel free to stop back by during your stay and we will direct you to local events and activities. Our guests are very important to us and we hope you enjoy your visit to this beautiful paradise we call home.
Written January 24, 2020
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Sharon J
8 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
The welcome center was beautiful and clean.
The lady at the front desk was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We received maps, vacation guide and local activitie information. We will definitely return to the welcome center and Gulf Shores!
The lady at the front desk was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We received maps, vacation guide and local activitie information. We will definitely return to the welcome center and Gulf Shores!
Written February 8, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed your visit to our welcome center and received information for your recent vacation in Gulf Shores.
We hope you stop by and visit us again on your next visit to the area.
Written February 9, 2020
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Kenneth L
White House, TN81 contributions
May 2021
I sent my wife in as parking a 50' rig isn't that easy in Gulf Shores. She came out with several wonderful suggestions from one of the ladies working there. Thanks you for all of your help and hospitality.
Written May 24, 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Kenneth. We hope you enjoy your visit to our area and come back again to see us soon!
Written May 25, 2021
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Coming for a month October - November 2019 , do we need to book ahead ?
Written January 13, 2019
yes i would book ahead . I would hate to travel not knowing i didn't have a room waiting for me .. Thank you
Written May 30, 2019
We have had no reports of any occurrences in our area at this time. It is a natural occurrence that travels with the currents in the water. Feel free to contact again at a later time if you plan to visit the area.
Written September 18, 2018
59 heading to Gulf Shores Dolphins in front makes a nice picture ..
Written May 30, 2019
Coming for 3 short days may 24-27; 2018ould like coupons for restaurants and ideas on saving money this time. In Gulf shores
Written May 20, 2018
The people who man the Welcome Center will help you find any available coupons among all the informational brochures. Additionally, you can find coupon books at various tourist shops. Ask where you can pick them up; I'm sure the Welcome Center people can point you to the right place,
Written May 21, 2018
We are visiting from Illinois and we want homemade pie. Where would you suggest the best place? You were closed over the weekend. We are still looking. Thank you. Only HOMEMADEđź’•đź’•
Written April 23, 2018
Sarah's Homemade: "Our goal is to provide delicious and homemade meals made easy for you. We cook, while you spend time with your family and friends! Our meals are perfect for vacations, dinner parties, showers, new babies, or just an easy, delicious night in!" We bought their Shepherd's Pie, and we thought it delicious. They may not have a big selection of pie, though. If you like homemade cheesecake, I recommend Hope's Cheesecake, 210 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Written April 23, 2018
Always stop at the welcome Center you get lots of Brochures, Discount coupons , lots of good info and friendly people there ..
Written May 30, 2019
Heard Craft Farms complex was great, but have not been there.
Written March 25, 2018
Angie S
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
I'm planning a trip to gulf shores in May for my son I'll also be having a teenager with me I want to no what is the best beach in gulf shores and a place were lots of teenagers to and have fun my son 5 daughter 18 we plan on staying 2 night
Written March 9, 2018
The public beach in Gulf Shores is great. You can park all day for $10., but they have bathrooms, volleyball courts, picnic areas, great beaches, shade and sun places.
Written March 25, 2018
Is there anything fun for girls- getaway/birthday coming in April 2018
Written January 14, 2018
We have many things for the girls to do: A lot of great dining, shopping, dolphin cruises, kayak excursions,a trip to the spa. Check out all there is to do on our website, and stop in to see us when you come into town.
Written January 29, 2018
I would like to know a great place to eat for my Birthday coming sown with some friends for our B-day wanted a nice place to go?
Thanks, Elizabeth
Written December 27, 2017
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