Francis Marion University Athletics

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

The street address for the Griffin Athletic Complex (baseball, softball, soccer) is 4700 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 third 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/soccer) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and tennis courts, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left and park in Lot C for the gym and Lot D for the tennis courts.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-95 North to Florence, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at third 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/soccer) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and tennis courts, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left and park in Lot C for the gym and Lot D for the tennis courts.

FROM THE NORTH: Take I-95 South to Florence, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway 327, follow directional signs to FMU, at third 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/soccer) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and tennis courts, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left and park in Lot C for the gym and Lot D for the tennis courts. 

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/soccer) will be on your right.  For the gymnasium and tennis courts, enter fourth entrance (Robert C. Scott Drive) to the campus on the left and park in Lot C for the gym and Lot D for the tennis courts.

Francis Marion University campus map

Francis Marion University is a smoke-free campus.  No pets are allowed within the confines of FMU athletic facilities.  Please be aware of regulations in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Area Dining

Chick-Fil-A
2016 S Irby Street Florence, SC 29505
(843) 629-1703
 
2505 David H McLeod Blvd. Florence, SC 29501
Exit 160 - Interstates 95 & 20
(843) 665-1512
 
Groucho’s Deli
1725 W Palmetto Street Ste A Florence, SC 29501
(843) 292-1559
 
KFC
516 East Palmetto Street Florence, SC 29506
(843) 679-2872?
 
Little Ceasar’s
1725- B West Palmetto Street Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-1005
 
Quincy’s Family Steakhouse
1924 W Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 & Interstate 95
(843) 667-6996?
 
Western Sizzlin Steakhouse
2688 David H McLeod Blvd, Florence, SC 29501
Exit 160 – Interstate 95 & Interstate 20
(843) 665-5965
 
Zaxby's
2100 Florence Harllee Blvd. Florence, SC 29506
Exit 170 - SC Highway 327 & Interstate 95
 (843) 662-3900
 
2298 South Irby Street Florence, SC 29505
(843) 665-1444
 
2099 West Evans Street Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5200
 
2211 West Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501
Exit 164 - US Highway 52 & Interstate 95
(843) 662-8600

Area Sponsor Hotels (ASK FOR FMU ATHLETIC RATES)
 
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
501 Woody Jones Boulevard Florence, SC 29501
Exit 160 – Interstate 95 & Interstate 20
Contact Person: Rose Abuaita          rose.abuaita@rainesco.com
(843)-468-2817           Athletics Rate:  $124             breakfast, bus parking, Wi-Fi
 
TownPlace Suites by Marriott
2650 Hospitality Boulevard Florence, SC 29501
Exit 160 – Interstate 95 & Interstate 20
Contact Person: Rose Abuaita          rose.abuaita@rainesco.com
(843)-468-2817           Athletics Rate:  $119             breakfast, bus parking, Wi-Fi
 
Comfort Inn & Suites
527 Woody Jones Boulevard Florence, SC 29501
Exit 160 – Interstate 95 & Interstate 20
Contact Person: Rose Abuaita          rose.abuaita@rainesco.com
(843)-468-2817           Athletics Rate:  $114            
breakfast, bus parking, Wi-Fi, meeting space availability
 
Residence Inn
2660 Hospitality Boulevard Florence, SC 29501
Exit 160 – Interstate 95 & Interstate 20
Contact Person: Rose Abuaita          rose.abuaita@rainesco.com
(843)-468-2817    Athletics Rate:  $119   breakfast, free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi
 
Hyatt Place Florence/Downtown
100 East Evans Street Florence, SC 29501
Downtown Florence near the Performing Arts Center
Contact Person: Rose Abuaita          rose.abuaita@rainesco.com
(843)-468-2817        Athletics Rate:  $134      breakfast, free parking, Wi-Fi, team meal
 
Hotel Florence (downtown)
126 West Evans Street Florence, SC 29501
Downtown Florence near the Performing Arts Center
Contact Person: Rose Abuaita          rose.abuaita@rainesco.com
(843)-468-2817   Athletics Rate:  $134    free downtown parking, complimentary Wi-Fi
 
La Quinta Inn & Suites
2123 West Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501
Exit 164 – Interstate 95 & US Highway 52
Contact Person:  Barbara Kasper   bkasper@strandhospitality.com
(843)-629-1111                       Athletics Rate - $89
bus driver room comped; free breakfast; free use of team meeting room
 
Day’s Inn
2111 West Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501
Exit 164 – Interstate 95 & US Highway 52
Contact Person: Sheryl Kluge          salesbysheryl@gmail.com
(843)-330-0525                       Athletics Rate - $59


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.