Why go
- Town in North Carolina, United States.
- Known for named after Selma, Alabama.
- Served by Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI).
- Home to roughly 7,012 people.
History
Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Selma had a population of 6,317. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area. The area has a population over 1.7 million residents, though the town of Selma is able to maintain its rural character. The Everitt P. Stevens House, located in Selma, was the site of the last Grand Review of the Confederate Army held on April 6, 1865, after its defeat at the Battle of Bentonville.
Where to stay
190 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · ihg.com
1695 Outlet Center Dr, Selma, NC 27576 · wyndhamhotels.com
160 Towne Centre Pl, Smithfield, NC 27577 · hilton.com
735 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · wyndhamhotels.com
270 N Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · choicehotels.com
145 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · hilton.com
125 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · wyndhamhotels.com
180 Towne Centre Pl, Smithfield, NC 27577 · hilton.com
197 Mallard Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577 · sonesta.com
167 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · hilton.com
1705 Outlet Center Dr, Selma, NC 27576 · choicehotels.com
318 US-70, Selma, NC 27576 · oyorooms.com
115 U.S. Hwy 70A, Selma, NC 27576 · wyndhamhotels.com
809 Venture Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · marriott.com
170 S Equity Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1720 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577 · arbys.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 1300 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577 · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 446 US Highway 70 East, Selma, 27576 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1815 Outlet Center Drive, Selma, 27576 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1025 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, 27577-6020 · dairyqueen.com
Pizza, Buffet, Restaurant · Pizza/Buffet restaurant · 161 Industrial Park Drive, Smithfield, 27577 · cicis.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 130 South Equity Drive, Smithfield, 27577
Cafe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-14:00 · 234 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577
Steak House, Burger, Restaurant · Steak House/Burger restaurant · 235 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, 27577 · texassteakhouse.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream · 1261 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00 · 720 Ricks Road, Selma, 27576
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 721 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00 · 506 East Market St, Smithfield, 27577
Regional, Southern, Barbeque, Restaurant · Regional/Southern restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · foodeist.com
Indoor
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1716 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577 · locations.panerabread.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-02:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-03:30 Features: takeaway · 603 Ricks Road, Smithfield, 27576
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1691 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1441 South Pollock Street, 27576
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00 · 224 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 712 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577
Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr, Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00 · 308 South Pollock Street, Selma, 27576
Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00 · 201 South Pollock Street, Selma, 27576
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 150 South Equity Drive, Smithfield, 27577
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1245 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577 · restaurants.subway.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00 · 1109 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, 27577
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1267 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 146 South Third Street, Smithfield, 27577
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 214 South Pollock Street, Selma, 27576
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00 · 2176 US Highway 70A East, Pine Level, 27568
Fast Food · fast food · 67 JR Road, Selma, 27576
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1233 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577 · jerseymikes.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 907 Venture Drive, Smithfield, 27577
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 519 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, 27577
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00 · 227 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 · 1260 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 27577
Fast Food · fast food · 703 East Market Street, Smithfield, 27577
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Airports
Johnston Regional Airport 6 mi to the centre
Smithfield, NC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) 31 mi to the centre
Rocky Mount, NC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Wayne Executive Jetport 19 mi to the centre
Pikeville, NC, US
Hinton Field 9.1 mi to the centre
Princeton, NC, US
Kenly Airport 11 mi to the centre
Kenly, NC, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Selma, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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