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
- (256) 423-3891
- 28232 Upper Elkton Road
Elkmont, AL 35620 - Temporary location: 108 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens AL 35611
2
DeKalb Welcome Center
- I-59 W. of GA line
- Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Sosthenes Sealy
- dekalb.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (256) 635-6522
- P.O. Box 152
Valley Head, AL 35989
3
Cleburne Welcome Center
- I-59 W. of GA line
- Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Patrick Greenia
- dekalb.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (256) 748-4303
- P.O. Box 152
Valley Head, AL 35989
4
Lanett Welcome Center
- I-85 W. of GA line
- 24-hours
- Laura Smith
- lanett.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 576-2116
- P.O. Box 23
Valley, AL 36854
5
Houston Welcome Center
- U.S. 231 N. of FL line
- 24-hours
- Deborah Tillis
- houston.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (334) 677-5042
- 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
- (251) 946-3375
- P.O. Box 2000
Robertsdale, AL 36567
7
Grand Bay Welcome Center
- I-10 E. of MS line
- 24-hours
- Emily White
- grandbay.center@tourism.alabama.gov
- (251) 865-4741
- P.O. Drawer 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
- (205) 392-5443
- P.O. Box 216
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.