Selma is a pleasantly walkable, affordable base for multi-week stays with rich Civil Rights history, a scenic Alabama Riverfront, charming historic neighborhoods, a growing local food and arts scene, and easy outdoor options like kayaking, fishing and riverfront trails — great if you want character, calm evenings, and community connection.
For more weekend variety, Montgomery is about an hour away and offers larger museums, theaters, restaurants and a regional airport for quick trips.