Maps and DirectionsWilliam Peace University offers the comfort of a small school with all the possibilities of a big city.
Surrounded by beautiful oak trees and a large front lawn, our historic campus has carved out its own niche in downtown Raleigh. We are just a short walk from the state capitol, museums, music halls, restaurants, theaters and nightlife. Students can observe the state legislature in session, dine downtown in popular cafés, attend concerts at the Raleigh Amphitheatre and enjoy live theatre at the REP and NCSU without ever needing a car.
With a population of over 400,000, Raleigh is consistently ranked one of the nation's best places to live for its economic, cultural and professional opportunities. In addition to being named the No. 1 ranking in BusinessWeek's list of America's 50 Best Cities in 2011, Raleigh was also ranked one of the top five Hottest Job Markets for Young Adults, a Top 10 Technology Town and a Top 10 City for Singles.
Things to Do: Malls, retail areas and shopping centers complete a lively shopping scene in Raleigh. From the major department stores of Triangle Town Center and Crabtree Valley Mall to the exclusive shops and boutiques of Cameron Village, you can enjoy exceptional shopping in any part of the city.
Raleigh is also home to North Carolina's museums of art, history and natural sciences.
Sports: Whether you are in the mood for a round of golf, an edge-of-your seat football game, professional baseball or NHL hockey match, the greater Raleigh area has a game for you. With several surrounding colleges and universities along Tobacco Road, there's great football or basketball action.
Good Neighbors: Just outside Raleigh are several thriving cities and towns, including Chapel Hill, Durham and Cary, making the Triangle one of the best places to live in the country. The Research Triangle Park also offers a thriving business landscape for career opportunities before and after graduation.
Getting Around: Every inch of Raleigh is easily accessible from William Peace University. The R-Line, a free downtown bus service with stops on campus, connects you to restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, museums and hotels. The Amtrak train station is also less than two miles from campus, and RDU International Airport is an easy 20-minute drive.
DIRECTIONSFrom the NORTH on Interstate 95:Take Highway 64 West exit in Rocky Mount. Follow 64 Business into Raleigh (64 becomes New Bern Avenue) Turn right onto Person Street. Turn left onto Peace Street (Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is on the corner). Go through one traffic signal, and William Peace University is on the right
From the SOUTH on Interstate 95:Take I-40 West exit (Exit 81) at Benson off I-95. Follow directions below from EAST on I-40.
From the NORTH on Interstate 85:Exit off I-85 taking Highway 50 South. Take 50 South (Creedmoor Road) into Raleigh. Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue. Turn left onto Peace Street. Proceed through three lights, and William Peace University is on the left.
From the SOUTH on Interstate 85:Follow I-85 to I-40 East in Greensboro. Continue on I-85 South/I-40 East. Exit right onto I-40 East in Greensboro. Follow directions below from WEST on I-40.
From the EAST on US Hwy 70:Follow 70 to I-40 West. Take I-40 West to Raleigh Exit at Person Street/Hammond Road (Exit 299). Turn left, and follow Person Street through downtown Raleigh. Turn left onto Peace Street (Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on corner). Pass through one traffic signal and William Peace University is on the right.
From the WEST on US Hwy 70:Take 70 into Raleigh (Hwy 70 becomes Glenwood Avenue). Turn left onto Peace Street at light. Pass through three traffic lights, and William Peace University is on the left.
From the EAST on US Hwy 64:Take 64 Business into Raleigh (64 becomes New Bern Avenue). Turn right onto Person Street. Turn left onto Peace Street (Krispy Kreme is on the corner). Pass through one traffic signal, and William Peace University is on the right.
From the WEST on US Hwy 64:Take US 1 North exit into Raleigh. Follow to Wade Avenue/Cameron Village exit. Turn right onto Wade Avenue. Follow Wade Avenue to Glenwood Avenue exit. Turn right at the top of Glenwood Avenue exit onto Glenwood Avenue. Follow Glenwood to the intersection of Glenwood and Peace, and then turn left onto Peace Street. Pass three traffic lights, and William Peace University is on the left.
From the WEST on Interstate 40:Take Wade Avenue exit (Exit 289) off I-40. Follow Wade Avenue to Capital Boulevard, and take first right onto Capital Boulevard South (heading into downtown Raleigh). Approximately .3 of a mile on the right, you will see the sign for Peace Street exit. Take the exit and at the bottom of the ramp at the stop sign, take a left onto Peace Street. Pass three traffic lights, and William Peace University is on the left.
From the EAST on Interstate 40:Take Person Street/Hammond Road exit (Exit 299) off I-40. Turn right off the exit ramp, and follow Person Street through downtown Raleigh. Turn left onto Peace Street (Krispy Kreme doughnuts on corner). Pass one traffic light and William Peace University is on the right.
When you turn into the William Peace University main entrance, guest parking is located on the left, adjacent to the front campus green.
HotelsDowntown Raleigh offers a variety of hotel options when visiting William Peace University. Listed below are hotels offering guests of the university a discount.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree5400 Homewood Banks Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612
919.785.1131
WebsiteHoliday Inn Raleigh North2805 Highwoods Blvd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
919.872.3500
WebsiteHoliday Inn Crabtree Valley4100 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
919.782.8600
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Wingate by Wyndham (State Arena location)6115 Corporate Ridge Road
(For GPS, please use " 600 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607)Raleigh, NC 27607
919.847.7383
WebsiteQuality Inn North Raleigh Inn North Raleigh2910 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604
919.878.9550
WebsiteDays Inn Raleigh Airport1000 Airport Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
919.469.8688
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