- Our list of the best things to do in Selma, Alabama, features the top 10 nearby activities — including 4 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Selma, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Selma, AL
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The Edmund Pettus Bridge is a National Historic Landmark since 2013. It is a place of pilgrimage since the 7th of March 1965, also known as the Bloody Sunday, when armed policemen attacked civil rights protesters.
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The highway is dedicated to those who protested and walked from Selma to Montgomery so that they can have the right to vote. The march is one of the most significant civil rights protests in U.S. History.
7.6 Miles
Considered to be one of the most famous ghost towns in the state, the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park showcases the place that was Alabama's capital during the Civil War. Guests can view several historic buildings and hike through the wooded areas.
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6 US Highway 80 East, Selma, AL 36701
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With exhibits pertaining to the most basic civil rights, the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute displays artifacts which depict the voting rights struggle in the United States.
0.6 Miles
An antebellum mansion designed in the neoclassical style, Sturdivant Hall Museum features a large collection of authentic period furnishings. It also houses a gallery of original artwork by local artist Clara Weaver Parrish.
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The history of the local region from the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement is on display at the Old Depot Museum. The building was originally built in 1891 as a railway depot.
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Made with Greek Revival architecture, The Smitherman Building is a large brick building featuring historical documents and artifacts from the Civil War era. It also has a collection of Native American artifacts, including artwork and clothing.
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The rich history of the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum has been well-preserved for its visitors. Historic documents are on display, and era-appropriate restorations provide an authentic walk through of the former hospital. Weddings and receptions are often hosted.
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Slavery & Civil War Museum is the sister museum to the National Voting Rights Museum. They display both permanent and temporary exhibits that depict historical, topical and provocative impacts and occurrences during the period of slavery in America.
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The Selma Walton Theater is a movie theater that has auditoriums that are equipped with Digital projection and sound. The theater offers free admission for children under the age of 2.