Alabama’s Welcome Centers
As the first points of contact with more than 6 million visitors each year, our eight Alabama Welcome Centers greet travelers with true hospitality.
The mission of Alabama Welcome Centers is to achieve a positive impression of Alabama by assisting and informing the traveling public in a knowledgeable and courteous manner in order to enhance and extend their visit and increase the economic benefit to Alabama. Here are just a few of the free services our welcome centers provide:
- Brochure distribution
- On-site promotional opportunities for your area, attraction, accommodation or event
- Room reservation service for travelers
- Team members who will tour your attraction or destination to gain firsthand knowledge to pass on to visitors
Welcome to Alabama
Welcome Center Team Leaders & Contact Information
Tourism Contact
1
Ardmore Welcome Center
- I-65 S. of TN Line
- Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Jessica Jackson
- ardmore.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 859-0148
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 372, Elkmont, AL 35620
2
DeKalb Welcome Center
- I-59 W. of GA line
- Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Sosthenes Sealy
- dekalb.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 549-5496
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 152, Valley Head, AL 35989
3
Cleburne Welcome Center
- I-20 on the GA line
- Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Patrick Greenia
- cleburne.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 913-0655
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 85, Heflin, AL 36264
4
Lanett Welcome Center
- I-85 W. of GA line
- 24-hours
- Gabby Striblin
- lanett.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 303-3927
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 234, Valley, AL 36854
5
Houston Welcome Center
- U.S. 231 N. of FL line
- 24-hours
- Anshonetta Tiller
- houston.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 303-5033
- 15121 S. U.S. Hwy. 231
Slocomb, AL 36375
6
Baldwin Welcome Center
- I-10 W. of FL line
- 24-hours
- Ursel Forbes
- baldwin.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 328-5849
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2000 Robertsdale, AL 36567
Physical Address:
I-10, Seminole, AL 36574
7
Grand Bay Welcome Center
- I-10 E. of MS line
- 24-hours
- Emily White
- grandbay.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 425-9211
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 626, Grand Bay, AL 36541
8
Sumter Welcome Center
- I-20/59 E. of MS line
- 24-hours
- Gerlena Hale
- sumter.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 993-6076
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1753, Cuba, AL 36907
Brochure Distribution Options
How can my brochures be distributed in Welcome Centers?
Ensure your brochure meets ATD's guidelines for travel industry promotion in Alabama before submitting for distribution to our Welcome Centers and Rest Areas.
Stay In the Know
Welcome Center News & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question that’s not listed?
Email us at info@tourism.alabama.gov.