Travel & Accommodations

• Graduate Chapel Hill - 311 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC (0.2 miles to the Summit)
• AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown - 214 West Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC (0.2 miles to the Summit)
  • The Creative Placemaking team has secured discounted rates of $139 per night for November 2 and 3, and $259 per night for November 4 and 5. You must use our unique link to access these rates. Upon checkout, you will be shown the full value/cost of the rooms; however, the AC Hotel team will manually apply your discount a few days after you make your reservation.
• The Carolina Inn - Destination by Hyatt - 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC (0.3 miles to the Summit)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown - 370 East Main Street Carrboro, NC (0.7 miles to the Summit)
• Aloft Chapel Hill - 1001 Hamilton Road, Chapel Hill, NC (2.3 miles to the Summit)
  • The Creative Placemaking team has secured discounted rates of $135 per night for November 2-6. You must use our unique link to access these rates. The last date to secure this rate is October 4, 2022.
• Hyatt Place Chapel Hill - 3690 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC (3.0 miles to the Summit)
  • The Creative Placemaking team has secured a discounted rate of $109 per night for a Single King or 2-Queen room, valid for stay dates of November 2-4, 2022. You must use our unique link to access these rates or reference group code G-CPLS. The last date to secure this rate is October 14, 2022.
• Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill - 100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill, NC (3.2 miles to the Summit)
• Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel - 1 Europa Dr, Chapel Hill, NC (3.3 miles to the Summit)
• Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill - 1742 Fordham Boulevard, Chapel Hill NC (3.4 miles to the Summit)

Flights

Major airlines fly directly to Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) from many U.S. cities. Chapel Hill is located within 20 minutes of RDU. Car rentals, bus, shuttles, rideshare, and taxis are available. Some options are available here.

Driving

Chapel Hill is ideally centrally located to travelers coming from all directions. Plenty of parking is also easily available. Learn more at parkonthehill.com

• New York, NY. 504 Miles
• Washington, DC. 270 Miles
• Richmond, VA. 163 Miles
• Atlanta, GA. 381 Miles
• Jacksonville, FL. 482 Miles
• Asheville, NC. 221 Miles
• Charlotte, NC. 141 Miles
• Wilmington, NC. 159 Miles

Bus

Durham Station is the closest Greyhound bus station to Chapel Hill. Take the Go Triangle Transit 405 route from/to Chapel Hill.

 

Train

The nearest Amtrak station to Chapel Hill is in Durham. There are also stations located in Cary, Raleigh, and Burlington.

Chapel Hill Transit hosts a free bus system that provides convenient and reliable public transportation across the town. Visit NextBus for real-time arrival info. While riding, you may notice several bus stops with art; these public art installations are part of the Art + Transit program, that brings vibrancy to the daily commute. And with many miles of greenways and trails, Chapel Hill is also committed to providing opportunities for safe and accessible bicycling and walking routes. See maps here.

There are many restaurants within walking distance of the Summit. Summit participants will receive a 20% lunchtime discount at the restaurants below by showing their conference badge; breakfast will be provided on Thursday & Friday.

Restaurant Partners:

• Brandwein's Bagels | 505 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | (919) 240-7071
• Carolina Brewery | 460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | (919) 942-1800
• Linda's Bar And Grill | 203 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | (919) 933-6663
• Mama Dip's Kitchen | 408 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | (919) 942-5837
• Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering | 410 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | (919) 967-2666
• Que Chula Craft Tacos & Tequila Bar | 140 W Franklin St #110, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | (919) 903-8000

• See live music and performances. Several music venues host shows nightly. Check out Carolina Performing Arts, Cat’s Cradle, Local 506, Nightliite, The Arts Center, The Station, and The Cave. 
• Walk, roll, or bike the greenways. And the best part, find art along the trail! 
• Shop local. 
• Visit a museum or library. Peek inside the Ackland Art Museum, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, and Chapel Hill Public Library. 
• Tour campus. Schedule a tour of UNC Chapel Hill while on your visit.
• Learn about local history.

Looking for more? Check out the Visitor’s Center.