Selma - North Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The railroading heritage is evident when you visit Selma, North Carolina. The town is located in one of the richest agricultural areas of the state and is only 30 miles east of Raleigh. It is the home of the American Jubilee, providing some of the best entertainment to the people of the mid-Atlantic states.

There are more than 750 hotel rooms in this city and a wealth of restaurants for your dining needs. It is also home to JR Tobacco, one of the largest tobacco and perfume dealers on the East Coast. If you want flower seeds or bulbs to take back home, this is the place to do your shopping. Dwayne's Garden Center is one of the largest dealers in the region.

If you visit here during the Christmas season, you can take the Polar Express to Raleigh along with Santa Claus. The area is in close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains offering plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing and hunting. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular so you will want to spend most of your time outdoors.

Shopping is the premier activity in Selma. With the 83 stores of the Carolina Premium Outlet, this is the center of the commercial district. In addition, there are 13 other shopping centers as well as numerous small stores in the town. This is one place where you can literally shop 'til you drop.

Visit the Ava Gardner Museum to learn about Selma's past or tee off at one of the six golf courses nearby. There is so much to see and do, you will need a rest when you get back home to recover from your vacation.