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Things to see in Selma, Alabama (United States): 8 places and when to go
Selma, Alabama is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Edmund Pettus Bridge, Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church and Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.4076, -87.0212
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 985 km as the crow flies
What to see in Selma, Alabama
The places in and around Selma, Alabama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Edmund Pettus BridgeHistoric bridge in Selma, Alabama, United States428 m
- Brown Chapel A.M.E. ChurchChurch building in Alabama, United States of America735 m
- Joseph T. Smitherman Historic BuildingCounty courthouse and former hospital in Selma, Alabama513 m
- National Voting Rights MuseumCivil rights movement museum in Selma, Alabama676 m
- Adams Grove Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Dallas County, Alabama15 km
- Christian Church and ParsonageChurch building in Alabama, United States of America29 km
- Pleasant Hill Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Alabama, United States of America29 km
- Tabernacle Baptist ChurchHistoric church in Selma, Alabama, United States1.4 km
When to go to Selma, Alabama
The best time to visit Selma, Alabama is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:06
- FebPossible10:51
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:40
- JunBest time14:07
- JulBest time13:56
- AugBest time13:12
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovPossible10:18
- DecPossible9:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53. In March, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Selma, Alabama
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 985 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Montgomery, Alabama9 places70 km
- Birmingham, Alabama21 places126 km
- Hanceville5 places186 km
- Columbus, Georgia8 places192 km
- Mobile, Alabama17 places216 km
- Pensacola, Florida24 places222 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Selma, Alabama?
The best known: Edmund Pettus Bridge, Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building, National Voting Rights Museum, Adams Grove Presbyterian Church. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Selma, Alabama?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53.
How do you get to Selma, Alabama?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 985 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Selma, Alabama as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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