SELMA’S GOT STORIES, SHOPPING AND SINGIN’
Chartered in 1873, Selma has a variety of districts, homes and other buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Everitt P. Stevens House was the site of the last Grand Review of the Confederate Army on April 6, 1865, after its defeat at the Battle of Bentonville. Selma is also home to the Mitchener Station, built in 1855 and thought to be the oldest surviving train station in North Carolina. Atkinson’s Old Grist Mill—built in 1757—is still operating as the only water-powered grist mill in a four-county area. The mill offers tours and sells its products to local restaurants and the public.
For even more Selma history visitors can head to Historic Union Station—which was built in 1924, closed in 1971, opened as a museum in 1976, became a train station again in 1982—in 2002 it was fully restored and now features Amtrak trains daily. Located in the heart of Selma’s antique shopping district, the Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum collects, preserves and displays items of local importance. Stay at one of the Choice Hotels in Selma, NC and surround yourself with the town’s rich history.
Shoppers will love the Selma Antiques District, with over 100,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Every June, Selma serves as the halfway point of the annual 301 Endless Yard Sale—which is a 100-mile route stretching along Highway 301 and passes through five counties. For bargain hunters, the 80-plus stores of the Carolina Premium Outlets are a quick four-mile drive southwest.
There are plenty of places to find good music in Selma, too—from the Rudy Theatre’s American Music Jubilee, a Branson-style production with everything from ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll to country to gospel, to the Ice House in downtown Selma, featuring traditional bluegrass and country music every Friday night.
You’ll find so much to see and do in this city, so consider a stay at one of the Selma hotels so you can get to it all!
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