Grand Bay Welcome Center

Alabama the Beautiful is such an an appropriate slogan. It truly is a beautiful state. This welcome center is a very aesthetically pleasing way to be welcomed into the state of Alabama. The rest rooms are clean and well stocked with all of the essentials you should need. There are lots of vending machines if you need a snack or a drink and is well lit.
Also the grounds are lovingly cared for and it is perfect for getting out to stretch your legs for a while or taking your pet for a walk. (Please pick up after your pooch!)
See you next time Bama!

I stopped at the Alabama Welcome Center off the I-​10 at Grand Bay, AL on 2÷11÷2014. It was my third time there (1988, 2013 and 2014). Pleasant stop where you can get all the info on Alabama (especially in titis area). Emily and Amanda were very helpful. Plus, I took photos.

For a very long time on my vacation runs to Orange Beach, Alabama this is a must stop on the way. It is just at the perfect distance from the Crescent City for a little rest stop. Ample parking with clean restrooms are a big plus. The staff is always friendly and there is a wealth of information and brochures on Alabama. My wife and I have brought along a lunch and picnic out under the trees on the benches provided on some of our trips.

I’ve been passing the Grand Bay Welcome Center, which is a fancy name for a named rest stop, for years on my many visits to see my family in the Mobile, AL area. However, this past Saturday was the first time I actually ever stopped there. The welcome center is only 20 – 25 miles from my final destination, but now that I have a child, every rest is a potential pit stop.
Upon walking to the front entrance, I was immediately drawn to the six Honda Gold Wing motorcycles and the one Harley Davidson that were all parked near the front door. It was actually a group of motorcycle enthusiasts handing out pamphlets to remind people to look out for motorcycles; especially since May is Motorcycle Awareness month. They taunted me in a friendly was by shouting «Roll Tide» as they knew I was from Louisiana and probably an LSU fan. They were right and I immediately hollered «go Tigers»! But I digress.
As soon as I walked in the door, I was immediately greeted by the cashier welcoming me to Alabama. There was a small gift store inside and it was chock full of people. However, the place was incredibly clean. Heck, even the restrooms were incredibly clean. Chalk one up for Alabama. (the state, not the football team)
Now that diaper duty was complete, I headed back to my vehicle, only to be given a courteous goodbye from the cashier.
It’s nice to know that manners still exist!