1) The Friday Conference Center (FCC) is fully accessible with plenty of ADA parking.

2) The Conference Center provides a quiet, secure, and private room located near the front desk. This Lactation & Privacy Room is available on a first come first served basis and is cleaned between users. Expressed milk storage is available in a shared fridge with a signed waiver.

3) Two Gender Non-Specific Restrooms are located on the second floor and can be accessed by elevator or stairs located near the front desk.

4) Conference rooms often run with varriable temperatures, some cooler while others are warmer.  Plan to bring layers to ensure your comfort.

1) There is all day beverage service inside the Blueberry Hill area in the Atrium.  Blueberry Hill service closes at 4 p.m..

2) Lunch is buffet style and accommodates the dietary restrictions conveyed to us during registration and should include ingredient labels to ensure appropriate safety for our participants.

1) The Friday Conference Center guest parking lot is provided at no cost exclusively for conference attendees.

2) The semi-circle guest lot is located across from the main entrance at the South end of the facility.

3) Permits are required and must be displayed on the dashboard of each vehicle when parked in the guest lot at all times. 

4) Parking Permit can be printed from this link: https://smartpermit.app/permit/hdy90j5x3x0n91y8zbhdwfbn88

5) Plenty of ADA parking is available.

6) Vehicles may be left in the lot in order to allow for carpooling to Monday evening dinner groups.  Ensure your permit is prominently and continuously displayed.

GPS Address: 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

1) From Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and West:

Take I-40 East to Exit 273 (Hwy 54 West/Chapel Hill). Turn right at top of ramp. Proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Friday Center Drive. Take the second right into the Friday Center parking area. Guest parking is on the left; the Friday Center is on the right.

2) From Durham

Take I-85 South to 15-501. Take I-40 East to Exit 273 and follow the directions above.

3) From Charlotte

Take I-85 North to Greensboro and follow the directions from Greensboro above.

4) From Raleigh

Take I-40 West to Exit 273A (Hwy 54 West/Chapel Hill). Proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Friday Center Drive. Take the second right into the Friday Center parking area. Guest parking is on the left; the Friday Center is on the right.

5) From south of Chapel Hill, arriving on Hwy 15-501 North:

Take the 15-501/54 East bypass as you approach Chapel Hill. Proceed approximately 2 miles and take the Hwy 54 East exit toward Raleigh. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto Friday Center Drive. Take the second right into the Friday Center parking area. Guest parking is on the left; the Friday Center is on the right.

1) NC RAA does not have a designated hotel nor room blocks available.

2) When booking accommodations, The Friday Conference Center encourages you to inquire with nearby hotels about special Friday Conference Center or University of North Carolina rates they may offer visitors.

3) The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau is also happy to provide assistance with hotel accommodations and transportation. You can contact them at 919-968-2060.