MAKE IT YOUR FIRST STOP! While in the Huntsville/Madison area visit one of area Visitor Centers for information, discount attraction, sports, arts & entertainment coupons.See more..
Where the Mobile, Spanish, Tensaw, Apalachee and Blakeley rivers flow into Mobile Bay stands an incredible facility for outdoor recreation, conservation and land stewardship in Alabama: 5 Rivers. It's the ultimate place to begin your adventure into over 250,000 acres of scenic waterways, woods and wetlands. Or, simply soak up the natural beauty and history of the region with plenty to do and see at the facility itself.See more..
We were driving from Montgomery to Selma and needed a rest stop. Saw the signs for this interpretive center run by the National Parks and pulled over. What an incredibly well done interactive exhibit. You start off with a 25 minute film that is so informative and well done about the historic walk from Selma to Montgomery. When the film is over the side door opens that welcomes you into the exhibit. Lots of information and hands on exhibits. The walls are filled with quotes, the sculptures are striking and life sized, there was even an exhibit that replicated the inside of one of the tents in the tent cities set up along the walk. If you can handle the Alabama heat there is also a large outdoor walking path that simulates the tent city as well. It was 100° and we are from the north so we couldn’t handle it!! The parks official that was on site was very welcoming and knowledgeable.See more..
5.0Foley Welcome Center(42 reviews) - Very helpful staff offering many resources Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
This is one of our favorite welcome centers. I can ask a question and receive the exact resource I'm looking for. I asked about restaurant locations in Foley and was given a map and a listing of nearly all the restaurants in Foley. I asked about coupons and was given a large perforated flyer of discount coupons for many businesses in Foley. When I asked about other routes to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach aside from Hwy 59, I was given a map of Baldwin County which we've used to get to several communities on the peninsula. We also love the location of the welcome center since it's adjacent to the train museum and kiddy-korner from the Book Exchange which is one of the best book stores on the peninsula. The Foley Welcome Center will continue to be an annual stop for us.See more..
4.5Alabama Welcome Center(33 reviews) - Needed help on where to stay for the night Visitor Centers
We were on our way to Orange Beach Al and after driving 7 hours we needed a place to stay. We were stopping at Al Welcome Center for rest room and walked in to the Welcome Center to ask if they could offer suggestions where to stay. The two ladies were really nice and helpful. They suggested Birmingham and I want to go further and asked about Montgomery. They told me that was another 4 hours - give / take some and that was too far. They suggested Clanton Al on I65 and gave us a book with the Clanton Hotels listed. The one lady suggested stopping at Peach Farm to eat since it had good food and wasn't real expensive. We took their suggestion of Clanton and were happy they were around to help.See more..
4.5Mary G Hardin Center for Cultural Arts(16 reviews) - Exhibits, model trains, art, and Something for the entire family Saturday: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers
From the traveling art exhibits to the children's hands-on exhibits, there is something for the entire family. It's easy to find and conveniently located in historic downtown Gadsden. Membership is very affordable and daily admission for non-members is a great value. It is worth the time. There is something for the entire family!See more..
4.5Athens Visitors Center(11 reviews) - Friendly People and Great Information Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
The Athens-Limestone Visitors Center is situated on the corner of Big Spring Memorial Park in a historic building that first served Athens as its Utility Building. The building has been fully restored with architectural features of the early 1900's when the building was first erected to pump water from the natural spring in the park to downtown Athens. Among the collection of information we offer to visitors to our community, you will find trail brochures, event listings and maps not only for Limestone County but also a number of attractions and cities in North Alabama.See more..
We stopped and asked for lunch reservations at the next exit. The sweet young southern lady rattled off all of the restaurants in Grand Bay. We told her that we wanted locally owned so she steered us in that direction. And she wasn’t wrong, just what we were looking for,See more..
4.5Sumter Welcome Center(7 reviews) - Exploring Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers It is very interesting when you travel from one state to another. You see pictures of homes,famous folks, crops grown there.See more..
4.0Alabama Welcome Center(5 reviews) - Restful experience Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers We had a good stop at the Alabama Welcome Center. It was clean & staff were friendly. We were able to get some much needed rest as it was quiet.See more..
5.0Cleburne Welcome Center(4 reviews) - Great Staff,Clean, Safe and Great Photo Opportunity Visitor Centers
We have stopped here many times over the years. We take photos at state welcome centers with state signs - this location has the current sign PLUS two unique statues which are both great photos and full of history. The staff have always been nice and the restrooms always clean. As always, be aware of your surroundings - especially at night - but this is a fun and safe place.See more..
5.0DeKalb Welcome Center(2 reviews) - Nice rest stop Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers Nice and clean rest stop. They have some history and a nice gift shop there. Wheel chair ramps, dog walking area, bathrooms. Vending machines. See more..
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism is your resource for tourism information about the Greater Gadsden Area. Have Questions? Give us a call! The Greater Gadsden Area and Etowah County are unsurpassed in natural beauty! The majestic Coosa River flows through the very heart of Gadsden as well as four other communities in the county: Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Rainbow City and Southside. The Coosa River and Neely Henry Lake are home to regional championship fishing tournaments as well as being used for recreational boating, kayaking, and fishing.See more..
5.0Phenix City Convention & Visitors Bureau(1 review) - Very knowledgeable and accommodating Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers Providing information for all the attractions and amenities Phenix City & Russell County have to offer.See more..
5.0Colbert County Visitor Center(1 review) - Friendly workers, great local information Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers We needed local information during our visit in order to maximize our three days. This area is called quad-cities because Tuscumbia, Florence, Sheffield, and Muscle Shoals are all connected. The local tourist center seemed to be a good starting point. It is located next door to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Great place to visit after gathering your information. The woman working went above and beyond. She gathered pamphlets, recommended restaurants to go to and those to avoid.She even stopped in the middle of her info,called us to the window to see the wild bunny living under the shrubs. After giving us a wealth of information, I told her if she saw us in the parking lot, we were getting drinks and crackers out of our cooler. She suggested we go around back to their picnic table, gave me two bottles of water, two diet Cokes, and a pack of cookies. We left armed with information that served us well during the remainder of our visit and with a warm welcome to start our visit.See more..
The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the enhancement of economic development in Wilcox County, Alabama, for the benefit of all citizens. It actively promotes industrial development, tourism, and retiree attraction. Tour this site to learn why Wilcox County is "A Natural Choice" for business, for vacationing, or for retirement.See more..
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, also known as Visit North Alabama, is a regional tourism office, promoting travel and tourism in the 16 northern most counties in Alabama. We are a membership-based organization made up of hotels, attractions, museums, restaurants, festivals, events, campgrounds, cities, golf courses, tour operators, accommodations, vendors, various levels of government and anything tourism related. We all prosper by working together in a unified effort to promote the sixteen-county region’s natural, historic and man-made attractions.See more..
