October 17, 2008

Visiting Team Guide

Directions to Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is located adjacent to US highways 76 & 301, seven miles east of Florence. Street Address: 4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506

FROM THE WEST: Take I-20 East to Florence, take I-95 North, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at second traffic light (Pizza Hut, gas station, Wendy's on the corners) turn left on US Highways 76 & 301, go two miles, at next traffic light turn right, campus on left. Griffin Athletic Complex (baseball/softball) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and soccer field, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-95 North to Florence, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at second traffic light (Pizza Hut, gas station, Wendy's on the corners) turn left on US Highways 76 & 301, go two miles, at next traffic light turn right, campus on left.  Griffin Athletic Complex (baseball/softball) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and soccer field, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left.

FROM THE NORTH: Take I-95 South to Florence, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at second traffic light (Pizza Hut, gas station, Wendy's on the corners) turn left on US Highways 76 & 301, go two miles, at next traffic light turn right, campus on left.  Griffin Athletic Complex (baseball/softball) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and soccer field, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left. 

FROM EAST: Take US Highways 76 & 301 East toward Florence, at intersection (traffic light) with South Carolina Highway 327 turn left, campus on left. Griffin Athletic Complex (baseball/softball) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and soccer field, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left.

Francis Marion University campus map

Area Sponsor Hotels (ask for the "FMU Rate")

Comfort Suites Exit 164 - US Highway 52 & Interstate 95
(843) 662-5294

Days Inn - South
US Highway 76 & Interstate 95
(Exit 157)
Contact Person: Robin Osbourne
(843) 665-8550

Wingate Inn
2123 West Lucas Street
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 & Interstate 95
(843) 629-1111

Area Sponsor Restaurants

Groucho's Deli
1725-A West Palmetto Street (near Florence Mall) 
(843) 292-1559

Little Caesars Pizza
1725-B West Palmetto Street (near Florence Mall)
(843) 664-1005

New York Butcher Shoppe
2001 Hoffmeyer Road
(843) 665-8858

Zaxby's

2100 Florence Harlee Blvd
(843) 662-3900

2298 South Irby Street
(843) 665-1444

2099 West Evans Street
(843) 665-5200

2211 West Lucas Street
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 / Interstate 95
(843) 662-8600

FMU On-Campus Facilities

Visiting team locker rooms are located throughout Francis Marion University athletic facilities.  Call 843-661-1240 for availability.  Towels and locks are not provided. Locks are recommended to secure all valuables. Francis Marion University is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. 

Practice Facilities

Practice sessions at Francis Marion University athletic facilities must be approved in advance. Please contact the Athletic Director (843-661-1237 or 843-661-1240) to request practice times.