Travel

  • Directions to the Friday Center
  • Parking
    Be sure you park in the right parking lot. The first parking lot (on the right as you come in Friday Center Drive) is reserved staff/student parking — don't park there. Go a little further; you'll see the Friday Center. Take the first right after you pass the building. Parking is on the left. Parking map
  • Local hotels
    See a list of local hotels to accommodate your stay.
    A block of rooms has been reserved for June 5, 6 and 7 at special rates at both Courtyard by Marriott ($109 per night) and Aloft ($112 per night). They are both very nice. Courtyard by Marriott is a short walk to the Friday Center while Aloft is closer to restaurants and has a shuttle to the Friday Center, which is about a half mile away.

    Make your reservation by May 16 for Aloft and by May 23 for Courtyard by Marriott to obtain reduced rates.

    • At Aloft, make your reservation — click "book a room" at the top of the page. You may select a King bed or 2 Queen beds. Or call 1-919-932-7772 or toll free 1-800-228-3000 and ask for the NCTech4Good block.
    • At Courtyard by Marriott, reserve a room with a King bed or reserve a room with 2 Queen beds. Or call 1-919-883-0700 or toll free at 1-800-321-2211 and ask for the NCTech4Good block.
  • Local dining & nightlife
    See local dining and nightlife options.
  • Area attractions
    See a list of local attractions
  • More visitor information: For those who would like to spend the weekend in the Triangle, visitor information is available from the three visitors bureaus at visitchapelhill.org, durham-nc.com and visitraleigh.com.