UNC Asheville Driving Directions & Parking Information
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On the day of the concert, you are welcome to park in any space with an exception of those marked for handicapped, police, AND RESIDENTIAL.
DO NOT park along the street on University Heights as these spaces, while conveniently placed near Lipinsky, are reserved for residents only. Visitor signage is posted throughout campus. Please use your discretion when parking.
Doors open at 2:30 pm. on both days of the show. As always, arrive early for the best parking availability.
Driving From the East on I-40
Pick up I-240 towards Asheville.
Take I-240 to Merrimon Ave (US-25).
Turn left at 3rd light (W.T. Weaver Blvd) and proceed to traffic circle and UNC Asheville entrance.
Go up hill and at top of hill, make a right on to University Heights.
Take University Heights to first left and proceed counterclockwise around the loop (see map, left).
Park in any yellow-colored lot on the map. Parking lot P16 is the best drop-off point for Lipinsky Hall (pink on the map), and has accessible walkways leading to an elevator to reach the auditorium (1st floor).
Driving From South or West on I-26 or I-40
Take I-240 towards Asheville as you cross the river, move into left lane.
Take US I-26 North proceed one mile to UNC Asheville exit.
Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and proceed to the first traffic light.
Take a left on to Campus Drive. You will go up a hill and pass the Sherrill Center & Kimmel Arena on your right.
At the stop sign, make a right and go down the hill. There are parking decks on both sides where you may park, or, to drop off, make a right at the bottom of the hill beside the bulldog, and then a left into the P16 parking lot, for Karpen Hall.
Parking lot P16 is the best drop-off point for Lipinsky Hall (pink on the map), and has accessible walkways leading to an elevator to reach the auditorium.