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Visitor's Guide

The resources below are listed for visiting teams and fans when traveling to Methodist University.
I. Driving Directions
II. Campus Map
III. Athletic Training
IV. Athletic Communications
V. Accommodations
VI. Restaurants
VII. Letter to Fans (PDF link)


DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From the North: Take I-95 South to exit #58 (future 295). Follow 295 for approximately 5 miles and turn left on Ramsey Street. Methodist University is located on Ramsey Street approximately 2 miles on your left.

From the South: Take I-95 North to Fayetteville exit #58 (future 295). Turn left onto future 295 and follow for approximately 5 miles. Turn left on Ramsey Street for approximately 2 miles and Methodist University is located on your left.

From the East: Follow 74 West to 87 West. Take 87 West to 401 North (Ramsey St.) in Fayetteville. Make a left onto Ramsey Street, Methodist will be about 3 miles on your right.

From the West:
From The Fayetteville Regional Airport:
Take Hwy 301 North to Hwy 87 West (Martin Luther King, Jr. Freeway). Take Martin Luther King, Jr. Freeway to US 401 North (Ramsey Street). Make a left onto Ramsey Street. Methodist will be approximately 5 miles on your right.

From RDU International Airport:
Take Hwy 40 East to exit #298 (401 South toward Garner/Fayetteville). Follow 401 South through the towns of Garner, N.C., Fuquay-Varina, N.C. and into Fayetteville. Methodist will be on your left just inside the city limits.

Charlotte, N.C., area:
Take Hwy 74 East to Laurinburg. Make a left onto US 401 North and follow into Fayetteville. Go through Fayetteville on US 401 North (Ramsey Street). Methodist will be on your right as you head out of the city.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, N.C., area:
Take I-85 to Hwy 421 South (toward Sanford, N.C.). Follow Hwy 421 through Sanford to Hwy 87. Follow Hwy 87 through Spring Lake. Continue on Hwy 87, take exit for 295 East (go under overpass and take next right). Once on 295 East, continue to Exit #28 (401 Lillington/Fayetteville). Turn right onto 401 South/Methodist University/Fayetteville. Once on Ramsey Street travel 1.5 miles and turn left at fourth stoplight.

From Pinehurst, N.C.:
Follow US1 north to Vass, N.C. At stoplight in Vass, turn right onto Vass Rd. Follow Vass Rd. to Hwy 87. Turn right onto Hwy 87. Turn left at first light and follow to stop sign at Hwy 210. Turn left onto Hwy 210. Turn right onto McCormick Bridge Rd. and follow to 1st light. At stoplight turn left on Andrews Rd. and follow to Ramsey Street / Hwy 401. Turn right onto Ramsey Street and Methodist University is 2 miles on left.

Albemarle, N.C. / Stanly County / Montgomery County / Concord, N.C.:
Take 24/27 East toward Fayetteville. Then take 87 East. Follow Hwy 87 through Spring Lake. Continue on Hwy 87, take exit for 295 East (go under overpass and take next right). Once on 295 East, continue to Exit #28 (401 Lillington/Fayetteville). Turn right onto 401 South/Methodist University/Fayetteville. Once on Ramsey Street travel 1.5 miles and turn left at fourth stoplight.



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ATHLETIC TRAINING
A Certified Athletic Trainer will be available at all events. If more than one event is going on at different venues, the Athletic Trainer will be available by cell phone/radio. The Methodist University Athletic Training Department has two locations within the March F. Riddle Center.Outdoor sports should use the athletic training room on the lower level, easily accessible from the parking lot behind the building. Basketball and volleyball should use the athletic training room on the main floor. The athletic training room consists of staff offices, taping areas, examination tables, and a whirlpool room. It will be made available for your use 90 minutes prior to competition. If your team is traveling without an Athletic Trainer please call ahead with any special instructions and send a written request for the use of modalities. Please furnish your own supplies and have emergency information available on all your athletes in case it is needed. Water, cups, and injury ice will be available at the visiting bench. This information applies to all sports at your school which may be visiting our campus as well. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to call the MU Athletic Training Room.

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Halftime box scores will be delivered to the visiting team's locker room within five minutes of the completion of the first half during basketball games. Ideally, complete post-game statistical packages will be made available to the coaching staffs and local media within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the game. Final statistics will include box scores and play-by-play. The game story and box score will be made available on the official website of Methodist University athletics immediately after the game. Additionally, statistics game files will be sent to the visiting team's Sports Information Director.


ACCOMMODATIONS

Be sure to request the Methodist University rate when making your reservation.

Ramsey Street – 1 mile from Campus
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Fayetteville North is conveniently located on Ramsey Street, just a few miles south of the University. Call for the MU rate.

Fairfield Inn & Suites – North  (910) 223-7867


I-95 – 10 miles from campus
The Holiday Inn Fayetteville I-95 South is located at 1944 Cedar Creek Road and is approximately 15 minutes from the Methodist Campus.

Hampton Inn and Suites I-95 (910) 635-3200
Tru by Hilton I-95 (910) 475-1570

Cross Creek Mall area – 8 miles from campus
The following hotels/motels are located on 401 By-Pass (Skibo Road) and are approximately eight (8) miles from the university. They are located adjacent to Cross Creek Mall and have a large selection of restaurants within walking distance.

Comfort Inn - Cross Creek (910) 867-1777 (800) 228-5150
Courtyard by Marriott (910) 487-5557 (800) 321-2211
Embassy Suites - Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg (910) 826-3600
Hampton Inn – Cross Creek (910) 487-4006 (800) 426-7866
Hilton Garden Inn (910) 860-3600 (877) 782-9444
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (910) 867-6777 (877) 867-6777
Home2 Suites by Hilton (910) 223-1170
Homewood Suites Hilton – Cross Creek (901) 672-7800
Residence Inn by Mariott – Fayetteville Cross Creek (910) 868-9005
Spring Hill Suites – Cross Creek (901) 860-3000
TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Cross Creek (910) 764-1100 (800) 257-3000




RESTAURANTS

There are a number of restaurants located on Ramsey Street and in the areas of the listed hotels, ranging from fast-food to sit-down restaurants that support the Methodist University Athletics Department. We will also be glad to make a recommendation regarding a sit down pre-game meal if needed.
 
ScrubOaks Applebee's Brooklyn Pizzeria Chick-fil-A
Chipotle Cook Out Duck Donuts Freddy's
Jersey Mike's Jimmy John's KickBack Jack's McDonald's
Papa John's Peaden's The Rainbow Smoothie King
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Zaxby's











For more information visit the Fayetteville Visitor's Bureau for a complete listing of area restaurants.