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
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 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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61tmd
Eaton County, MI1,057 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Very helpful and friendly. Provided maps or area and restaurant suggestions. Road work in front of building, not very busy.
Written February 27, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit! We hope to see you again soon!
Written February 29, 2024
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Lynne S
New Berlin, WI3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The staff at the Gulf Shores Welcome Center is always so welcoming and helpful. We stop in every year to obtain new and updated information on area attractions, restaurants, and special events.
Written February 15, 2024
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Thank you for visiting our Welcome Center. We strive to be as helpful as possible and answer any questions you may have. Please come by again on your next visit to the area!
Written February 19, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
crzywestiewomyn
New Baltimore, MI239 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
My 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.
Written February 13, 2024
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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, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gus Shope
Atlanta, GA13 contributions
Jul 2023
The staff at the Welcome Center are very knowledgeable and helpful. They were able to tell me about a lot of different places to go and discounts that I could get. Highly Recommended
Written July 30, 2023
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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 July 31, 2023
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Jane E
1 contribution
May 2023
The welcome center is a nice place to visit with an abundance of information.
The best part of my visit was the people who helped me look for information. Extremely nice and got me the information I needed.
Awesome place.
The best part of my visit was the people who helped me look for information. Extremely nice and got me the information I needed.
Awesome place.
Written May 8, 2023
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Jane, 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 May 9, 2023
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Bob J
Oro Valley, AZ145 contributions
Mar 2023
Very friendly staff. Had a real conversation as well as getting a bag of brochures. The bag was so nice I kept it.
Written March 21, 2023
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Bob,
Thank you for stopping to visit us at the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and for taking the time to leave us a review and feedback. We appreciate it! Please be sure to come and see us again on your next visit.
Written March 23, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
connielou
Kimball, MN24 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Being our first visit to the area we came here. So much information and individualized help. Very friendly workers and most of concerns and questions addressed. This place is a must for visitors/ tourists!!
Written March 6, 2023
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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 March 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Orlando Travel Girl
Winter Garden, FL56 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Kim was beyond helpful in giving us answers to our questions.
I loved her enthusiasm about her community....it made me even happier to be visiting here.
I loved her enthusiasm about her community....it made me even happier to be visiting here.
Written February 25, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review us, and to mention our gem, Kim! We are so pleased that you stopped in to visit with us. Please stop again the next time you are in town!
Written February 26, 2023
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Keith S
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
Very nice welcome center with lots of informative information! Very nice lady who advises you on your visit.
Written October 18, 2022
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Thank you for visiting the welcome center and taking the time to let us know about your visit. We hope to see you again soon!
Written October 19, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cobra
Illinois949 contributions
Sep 2022
Good place to stop and get info on things to do. Friendly people with good advice. They also have a coupon book with some discounts that may be handy for you.
Written September 21, 2022
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2014cobra, we are so happy that you stopped in to visit with us! We hope to see you on your next visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast!
Written September 21, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Is the red tide expected to be in gulf shores? If so when?
Visit AL Beaches
Gulf Shores, AL1,243 contributions
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.
josephcecil36
Prattville, AL
where are you located
Carolyn B
Madison, AL21 contributions
59 heading to Gulf Shores Dolphins in front makes a nice picture ..
BGO62
Mayfield, KY2 contributions
Coming for 3 short days may 24-27; 2018ould like coupons for restaurants and ideas on saving money this time. In Gulf shores
Lynn S
Kaukauna, WI32 contributions
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,
_john_marshall_933
Rock Falls, IL5 contributions
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 HOMEMADE💕💕
Lynn S
Kaukauna, WI32 contributions
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
What are your nightly rates?
Carolyn B
Madison, AL21 contributions
Always stop at the welcome Center you get lots of Brochures, Discount coupons , lots of good info and friendly people there ..
Easter brunch
MARKOWisconsin
Gulfport, MS118 contributions
Heard Craft Farms complex was great, but have not been there.
Angie S
Tuscaloosa, AL
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
MARKOWisconsin
Gulfport, MS118 contributions
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.
Elizabeth M
Louisville, KY1 contribution
Is there anything fun for girls- getaway/birthday coming in April 2018
Visit AL Beaches
Gulf Shores, AL1,243 contributions
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.
Elizabeth M
Louisville, KY1 contribution
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
AlnSue
Michigan811 contributions
If u want a fun place go to LULU's
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Shores Welcome Center
- Gulf Shores Welcome Center is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Gulf Shores Welcome Center:
- (0.42 km) Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
- (0.92 km) Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
- (3.27 km) Eagle Cottages at Gulf State Park
- (0.67 km) Shopping ~ Dining ~ Fun in the sun � Summer Break 2023 �
- (0.71 km) Alabama Gulf Coast Condominiums
- Restaurants near Gulf Shores Welcome Center:
- (0.14 km) Beach Girl Coffee
- (0.48 km) Gulf Shores Diner
- (0.51 km) El Toro Mexican Restaurant
- (1.51 km) The ugly Diner
- (1.35 km) Kitty's Kafe
- Attractions near Gulf Shores Welcome Center:
- (0.16 km) Fitness Factory
- (0.55 km) Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
- (0.61 km) The Track
- (0.61 km) Lost Bay Helicopters
- (0.11 km) Maguire's Massage