Accommodations
Please visit the Pittsboro Visitor’s Bureau for information about Pittsboro and surrounding towns.
Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 25 miles from the classroom.
Shuttle and/or Taxi: Chatham Transit
Rental Cars: For a list of rental car agencies at Raleigh-Durham Airport, please click: Raleigh-Durham Airport Rental Car Agencies and Directions
Bus: There is a Greyhound Station at 820 W Morgan Street, Durham, NC, which is approximately 25 miles from the classroom.
Train: There is also an Amtrak Station at 400 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC, which is approximately 25 miles from the classroom.
Lodging: We highly recommend Rosemary House Bed and Breakfast. There is a new B&B, 458 West Bed & Breakfast, which looks darling too! Pittsboro and nearby surrounding towns offer a wide range of other lodging options, including bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, and camping. Please see the Pittsboro Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website for more information about lodging options.
Dining: There is a good selection of local restaurants within five minutes of the college. Check out Chatham Marketplace, Pittsboro’s cooperatively owned grocery store and deli, The General Store Cafe, located at the town circle on Hwy 64W, or Angelina’s for local food with a Greek twist. If you’re in the mood for Italian food, check out Bella Donna’s or Elizabeth’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant. And for some great local beer, try out The Carolina Brewery.
Weather: March Temperatures in Pittsboro average in the mid to high 50s during the day with overnight lows around freezing. For a more detailed look at the weather, please visit weather.com.
What to pack:
- Pen and pencil
- Cool to cold weather clothes
- Dancing shoes and a costume for Mardi Gras Carnival
