Best to park at the parking garage across from the UNC hospitals on Manning drive and east drive.
Theres plenty of parking lots you just gotta look for em
If you have a handicap placard, you can park in the Rams Head Deck, and take a shuttle to the Smith Center. If you are looking for public parking, the bell tower deck, along with the parking deck across from the hospital are the two that come to mind. Both cost $10, i think, and are probably at least a mile and half away from the Smith Center
Any park and ride except Airport Road. $5 round trip vs $13 and walk a half mile
But there are several parking decks where you can park - for $10, I think. Be prepared to walk. Or wait in line if you take the shuttle
Also park and ride busses from Southern Village and the Friday Center. It's really the easiest way as parking on campus is tight.
There are several lots that have shuttle service, if you want to avoid the heavy traffic. I prefer the Airport Drive lot in Chapel Hill.
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