Franklin Street, downtown Chapel HillVisiting fans pick this
Walk. The Graduate Chapel Hill at 311 W. Franklin Street puts you on the bar strip, walking distance from campus.
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, Google Maps
Carolina Inn, on campusVisiting fans pick this
Walk. Historic inn at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guide
Franklin Street, downtown Chapel Hill's main strip on the north edge of campus, with Top of the Hill, He's Not Here, Four Corners and Might As Well.
Map of the area
Tap a pin to see the place.
Getting to Kenan Stadium
From Raleigh-Durham
From a specialist guide
RDU Raleigh-Durham International, about 18 miles east of Chapel Hill.
On game day
Checked at the source
Tar Heel Express from Friday Center. South Road by Carmichael Arena and Woollen Gym. Tar Heel Express from Southern Village. South Road by Carmichael Arena and Woollen Gym. Rideshare. South Columbia bus lane between Manning Drive and South Road.
Parking and tailgating at Kenan Stadium
Tailgating
Checked at the source
Starts four hours before kickoff at every home game around Kenan Stadium: the Kickoff Club, a Coca-Cola Fan Zone, food trucks, games, the Ram Pen with Rameses and the team's Bell Tower Walk. Public lots include 700 Hibbard Lot, Branson St. Lot, Cardinal Deck, Jackson Deck, Manning Lot and South Chiller Lot. Permits are valid from 8 AM. REVELxp sets up reserved tailgates by the Bell Tower, the Amphitheater outside the Kenan Football Center and other spots, for groups of five to 1,000. Email [email protected]. RVs park free at the Friday Center Park and Ride Lot: arrive after 6 PM Friday, leave by 5 PM Sunday, up to seven spaces per RV, no hookups or generators. Pick up a paper bag at a Rameses Recycles tent, fill it with bottles and cans, and bring it back.
Game day at Kenan Stadium
Getting in
Checked at the source
Bag policy: Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, including gallon freezer bags, or a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Cashless: Concessions are cashless. Beer and wine sales end at the start of the fourth quarter, two per transaction, and vertical licenses are not accepted.
Touring the stadium
Checked at the source
Visit Chapel Hill lists tours of the Kenan Football Center, the Smith Center and central campus athletics. The team's Bell Tower Walk is part of the Bell Tower Block Party around Kenan Stadium before every home game.
After the final whistle
Checked at the source
Tar Heel Express buses run back to the park and ride lots continuously for about 45 minutes after the game.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't arrive in a lot before 8 AM: parking permits are not valid until then.
Food and drink at Kenan Stadium
Bars near the stadium
From a specialist guide
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, Google Maps
Top of the Hill
100 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Restaurant and brewery with beer brewed on site and an outdoor deck looking over downtown.
Away fans: everyone; locals, visitors and alumni call it TOPO.
Bill Alsobrook, Google Maps
He's Not Here
112 1/2 West Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Franklin Street bar, home of the Blue Cup, with about 26 beers on tap.
Away fans: students and alumni; home of the Blue Cup.
Four Corners, Google Maps
Four Corners
175 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Franklin Street's casual spot for the Carolina sports experience, with a nod to Dean Smith and house-made food.
Away fans: carolina sports crowd.
Might As Well Bar & Grill, Google Maps
Might As Well Bar & Grill
206 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Bar and grill with fresh food, drink specials and a good setup for watching a game.
Away fans: game watchers; drink specials.
Things to do around Kenan Stadium
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Photo50 points
The Old Well
The Old Well stands on East Cameron Avenue facing South Building, right at the heart of the old campus.
Free. The day before
Drink75 points
Beer on the Top of the Hill deck
You can get house-brewed beer on an outdoor deck looking over Franklin Street.
$$. The day before
Eat50 points
Breakfast at Sutton's Drug Store
This old drugstore counter on Franklin Street has been serving hometown food and milkshakes since 1923.
$. 5 hours before kickoff
Tailgate75 points
Bell Tower Block Party
Food trucks, the Kickoff Club, and Rameses in the Ram Pen fill the area around the stadium starting four hours before kickoff.
Free. 4 hours before kickoff
Ritual75 points
The team's Bell Tower Walk
The Tar Heels walk past the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower on their way to Kenan Stadium as part of the pregame party.
Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
Drink65 points
A Blue Cup at He's Not Here
This Franklin Street bar is famous for its Blue Cup.
$. 4 hours after kickoff
Seats and views at Kenan Stadium
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Lower level100 to 131Upper level200 to 212CoveredTap any part of the stadium to see its view.
