The Smitherman Building Tours

Home to a broad variety of one-of-a-kind objects and displays, The Smitherman Building is a fascinating place to discover more about times gone by. Check if there are any guided tours available or just wander around at your own pace.

This collection of historical artifacts is situated in Selma, a place that has so much going for it! Edmund Pettus Bridge, Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights, and National Voting Rights Museum are other worthwhile attractions nearby when you're done at The Smitherman Building.

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Red Roof Inn Prattville

Red Roof Inn Prattville

2 out of 5
Price was $557, price is now $504 per person
$504
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Apr 21 - Apr 27
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Montgomery (MGM)
6.6/10 (872 reviews)
The room was clean and efficient. The location was satisfactory and close to the meeting location.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Merry on Moorcroft

Merry on Moorcroft

2 out of 5
Price was $1,505, price is now $1,261 per person
$1,261
per person
Apr 21 - Apr 27
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Montgomery (MGM)
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Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

3.5 out of 5
Price was $855, price is now $776 per person
$776
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May 8 - May 10
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Baltimore (BWI) to Montgomery (MGM)
8.8/10 Excellent! (677 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Popular places to visit

Closeup of Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in grayscale

Edmund Pettus Bridge

You can learn about the history of Selma with a stop at Edmund Pettus Bridge. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Edmund Pettus Bridge
The Selma Alabama Brown Chapel AME Church was the starting point in the civil rights March on Montgomery lead by Martin Luther King Jr

Brown Chapel AME Church

Brown Chapel AME Church is just one of the places to see in Selma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

Brown Chapel AME Church

Selma Interpretive Center

You can find out about the history of Selma with a stop at Selma Interpretive Center. Find some time to visit the cathedral or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Selma Interpretive Center

Old Live Oak Cemetery

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Old Live Oak Cemetery

National Voting Rights Museum

You can study the exhibits at National Voting Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Selma. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

National Voting Rights Museum

Sturdivant Hall Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sturdivant Hall Museum during your trip to Selma. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Sturdivant Hall Museum

Best Lodging Options Near The Smitherman Building

Luxury Inn and Suites

Luxury Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1120 Highland Ave Selma AL
Luxury Inn and Suites
Baymont by Wyndham Selma

Baymont by Wyndham Selma

2.5 out of 5
2420 N Broad St Selma AL
Baymont by Wyndham Selma
Holiday Inn Express Selma by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Selma by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2000 Lincoln Way Selma AL
Holiday Inn Express Selma by IHG
Hampton Inn Selma

Hampton Inn Selma

2.5 out of 5
2200 West Highland Avenue Selma AL
Hampton Inn Selma
Charming Loft in Historic Antebellum Mansion - Selma, AL

Charming Loft in Historic Antebellum Mansion - Selma, AL

Selma AL
Charming Loft in Historic Antebellum Mansion - Selma, AL
Relax & Unwind in a Spacious Historic Home with Porch, Patio, & Sunroom

Relax & Unwind in a Spacious Historic Home with Porch, Patio, & Sunroom

Selma AL
Relax & Unwind in a Spacious Historic Home with Porch, Patio, & Sunroom
St. James Hotel Selma

St. James Hotel Selma

1200 Water Ave Selma AL
St. James Hotel Selma
Quality Inn Edmund Pettus Bridge Area

Quality Inn Edmund Pettus Bridge Area

3 out of 5
1812 Highway 14 E Selma AL
Quality Inn Edmund Pettus Bridge Area
Stay at a 4-bedroom Unique Historic Landmark just outside of the city of Selma.

Stay at a 4-bedroom Unique Historic Landmark just outside of the city of Selma.

Selma AL
Stay at a 4-bedroom Unique Historic Landmark just outside of the city of Selma.
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