Official Florida Welcome Center — Attraction in Valdosta

This is a large well advertised welcome center on the Florida Georgia state line, southbound on interstate 75. There is a lot of parking for vehicles, RVs and big trucks. There are approximately 15 restrooms including, handicap and a single separate family facility . The facilities are all clean. There is a vast amount of information for the entire state of Florida. Each area is broken down into region. There are discount books, attraction brochures, road maps, and resources to to get traffic or weather information. There is a stand with an attendant who gives out freshly squeezed juices. Also, there are staff members behind the desk with state maps on display for guidance. There are signs displayed informing travelers of the traffic laws in Florida. There is a kiosk for Sunpass, what is the automated payment option for tollroads. There was a representative activating Sunpass when I stopped in. Vending machines offer snacks and drinks and except one and five dollar bills or debit cards. There's a children's play area inside. The play area is not large but, it is something for the kids to stretch their legs and occupy their time for a few moments. Picnic tables that are covered provide shade and little walking paths are located outside. This is definitely a go to if you were traveling into the state whether it be permanent or temporary. All information is provided...

A great place to stop when arriving in Florida This site is located along the west side of I-75 about ½ mile after entering Florida from Georgia. The front is one of the prettiest I have seen for any Florida stop. It is a broad glass front facing the car parking lot and I-75. It is somewhat typical of other Florida rest-stops in that it has the easy-off, easy-on exit off the side (not the center) of the road. There is plenty of parking. Truck parking and car parking are separate. Truck parking is to the right as you exit and car parking is to the left and has oversized spots. The restrooms are on the north side of the building connected by a covered walkway to the main building. The main building has a large display for Disney, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. There are also alcoves for brochures from different Florida areas like northeast, northwest, central, and statewide. They normally offer free orange juice but the line was too long when we arrived. Outside they have a Florida Welcomes you sign that you can stand under for photos. The area was clean although busy but I would recommend it as a first stop...

Every time we re-enter FL, we hope we can go into the Welcome Center to sample the OJ and see their latest promotion. It’s open until 5PM, and we arrived at 4:30. This time the promotion was Capt. Citrus joining the Avengers in a comic book. Capt. Citrus also had wrist bands, bandaids, and a word puzzle sheet.

As usual, lots of brochures and maps were inside, available for us adults, as well as the opportunity to purchase a Sun Pass to save on tolls. In addition to the yellow dolphin out front, their is a place inside to pose with an astronaut. We saw families taking advantage of these photo opportunities.

The bathrooms are outside, open 24/7, on both sides of the welcome center. Last time we were here, 2 months ago, soap was only in every third dispenser. This time, they were all full. Also outside are more maps and informational brochures. The area is landscaped beautifully, so take time to...