Selma: Home of the African-American Voting Rights Movement
A charming hospitable city, taking pride of its heritage and history, Selma, Alabama is now a thriving city drawing tourists with its historical sites and trails of the Voting Rights Movement of America. Selma was the starting point of the historical marches in support of African-Americans right to vote. Downtown the city there are several restaurants, bars and unique shops that appeals to local and international tourists. Hampton Inn Selma is one of the few hotels in the city that can be your home away from home during your visit.
Best Time to Visit
March is a busy month in Selma, Alabama, as this is the when they annually commemorate the Anniversary of Bridge Crossing and the “Bloody Sunday”. During this time a lot of events are happening in every point of town, this is also the best time to visit to witness all the activities. There are wide array of Selma, AL hotels you can book during your visit. But if you want low tourist season and cheap hotel prices, you can visit on months of May to September.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When you visit this historical town you may start with Brown Chapel AME Church, it was starting site for the march to Montgomery, the church offers guided tour for visitors. During your visit you may stay in Comfort Inn Selma, which is located a few minutes away to civil rights landmarks such as the iconic Edmud Pettus Bridge, where the voting rights marchers faced with violence, and the National Voting Rights Museum. If you want to be nearby Selma University and Concordia College, you may want to stay in Holiday Inn Express and Suites Selma.