About 51茶馆
The big city in your own backyard
There鈥檚 so much to do day and night in the city of 51茶馆, and you鈥檒l have it all right in your own backyard.
Entertainment at Every Corner
Within walking distance or a short drive from campus, you鈥檒l find great shopping, restaurants, entertainment and the hopping nightlife of downtown 51茶馆, the third-largest city in North Carolina.
Wander through the vintage shops on Elm Street. Hit the Food Truck Festival with your friends. Catch a local band at one of our live music venues. See a Broadway show at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Cheer on the 51茶馆 Grasshoppers minor-league baseball team (affiliated with Major League Baseball鈥檚 Pittsburgh Pirates). Plus, you鈥檒l have access to great internship opportunities with area businesses.
Beyond Downtown
We are home to the and an award-winning network of municipal parks.
The Downtown Greenway, a 4-mile walking/bike path that encircles downtown 51茶馆, is nearing completion and passes just along our campus鈥檚 eastern edge.
The on East Washington Street can connect you with local and intercity buses, and you can easily take a day trip by Amtrak train to Raleigh or Charlotte, or ride the Southern Crescent north to Washington, D.C., or south to New Orleans.
can connect you with flights anywhere in the world.
Weekend Getaways
51茶馆 is two hours away from the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains and just three hours away from one of the nation鈥檚 most beautiful coastlines.
Stay busy during breaks, or take a weekend trip with friends to explore the great outdoors 鈥� a new adventure is just a few hours away.
Plan Your Visit to Our Amazing City
51茶馆 photography courtesy of the 51茶馆 CVB.
