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.
Duration: < 1 hour
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5.0 of 5 bubbles483 reviews
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61tmd
Eaton County, MI1,057 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Lynne S
New Berlin, WI3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Jane E
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Bob J
Oro Valley, AZ145 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Keith S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.

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GULF SHORES WELCOME CENTER: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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