Welcome to Chapel Hill!
We're glad you'll be joining us in Chapel Hill, NC, home to the University of North Carolina, for the CHAT festival. Chapel Hill and the surrounding area offer a number of amenities and opportunities we'll hope you'll take advantage of while you're in town.
Our first suggestion for tips on how to get here and what to do while you're here (apart from the festival, of course), visit http://www.visitchapelhill.org.
How to Get Here
If you're planning to fly to the area, book your tickets to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). A taxi fare from the airport to Chapel Hill typically averages $40, or there are a number of shuttles that offer lower fares. For full information on transportation concerns, including general parking information, visit http://www.visitchapelhill.org/resources/transportation-options/.
Limited festival parking will be available on campus for our participants who plan to drive here. We will post that information in January.
Where to Stay
Our first suggestion for tips on how to get here and what to do while you're here (apart from the festival, of course), visit http://www.visitchapelhill.org.
How to Get Here
If you're planning to fly to the area, book your tickets to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). A taxi fare from the airport to Chapel Hill typically averages $40, or there are a number of shuttles that offer lower fares. For full information on transportation concerns, including general parking information, visit http://www.visitchapelhill.org/resources/transportation-options/.
Limited festival parking will be available on campus for our participants who plan to drive here. We will post that information in January.
Where to Stay
Our festival host hotel is The Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill. The hotel offers beautiful rooms and an outstanding restaurant that you're sure to enjoy. Following is a note from The Siena Hotel:
Welcome to The Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC! We are excited to be a part of the 2010 CHAT festival. To receive the special festival rate of $129 a night (includes complimentary breakfast, local transportation to CHAT festival events and parking), please click here to make your reservation.
You may also call 800-223-7379 to make your reservation. Please remember to mention "UNC CHAT" to receive the special rate.
Upon check-in, you will receive additional information regarding complimentary shuttle services to and from festival events.
About The Siena Hotel and Il Palio
The Siena Hotel is located on Franklin Street, just down the hill from UNC-Chapel Hill. A Four Diamond hotel and restaurant recipient since 1987, this luxury boutique hotel adds its distinctive European character to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Il Palio Ristorante is the only Four-Star Italian restaurant in North Carolina. More information on the hotel and restaurant can be found on our Web site, www.sienahotel.com.
You may also call 800-223-7379 to make your reservation. Please remember to mention "UNC CHAT" to receive the special rate.
Upon check-in, you will receive additional information regarding complimentary shuttle services to and from festival events.
About The Siena Hotel and Il Palio
The Siena Hotel is located on Franklin Street, just down the hill from UNC-Chapel Hill. A Four Diamond hotel and restaurant recipient since 1987, this luxury boutique hotel adds its distinctive European character to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Il Palio Ristorante is the only Four-Star Italian restaurant in North Carolina. More information on the hotel and restaurant can be found on our Web site, www.sienahotel.com.
What to Bring
Bring a photo ID and your confirmation number, and we'll check you in at the Campus Y, which houses the festival information headquarters. Check in will begin at the Campus Y at 8:00am on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
Also, keep in mind that the festival is housed at venues across the UNC campus. While bus transportation will be available, it's a good idea to wear comfortable shoes as you traverse our beautiful campus with its brick sidewalks. (Ladies, save your high heels for the evenings.) And, it's February, so you'll want an umbrella and some cold-weather gear to stay warm: hats, gloves, scarves, etc.
Explore
This section is under construction, so links will be posted soon, but here's a taste of what you can enjoy here:
If you decide to come into town for an extra day or for the weekend, the Triangle area is teeming with activities to enjoy. Nature lovers folks can enjoy scenic bike rides and hikes through numerous local parks, while fans of performances (musical, dramatic, comedic) have a variety of venues to explore. Gourmands, locals know that this area houses some of the finest restaurants in North Carolina, some come prepared to eat.
Bring a photo ID and your confirmation number, and we'll check you in at the Campus Y, which houses the festival information headquarters. Check in will begin at the Campus Y at 8:00am on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
Also, keep in mind that the festival is housed at venues across the UNC campus. While bus transportation will be available, it's a good idea to wear comfortable shoes as you traverse our beautiful campus with its brick sidewalks. (Ladies, save your high heels for the evenings.) And, it's February, so you'll want an umbrella and some cold-weather gear to stay warm: hats, gloves, scarves, etc.
Explore
This section is under construction, so links will be posted soon, but here's a taste of what you can enjoy here:
If you decide to come into town for an extra day or for the weekend, the Triangle area is teeming with activities to enjoy. Nature lovers folks can enjoy scenic bike rides and hikes through numerous local parks, while fans of performances (musical, dramatic, comedic) have a variety of venues to explore. Gourmands, locals know that this area houses some of the finest restaurants in North Carolina, some come prepared to eat.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Megan Granda, IAH executive director and festival director, at (919) 843-2653 or mgranda@unc.edu.