Hayes Travel Guide
Raleigh
Popular places to visit
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hayes
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
"The property was old, but they did their best."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Old old building . Has been updated but was not done well . Floor tiles pulling up furniture is very used ."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"The front desk allowed us early check in seeing how tired we were. Room was clean and comfortable.Airport shuttle driver was on time and friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
"Love the location and the hotel is in good condition"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"The room was old with a musty smell, there were stains on the carpet and furniture. The ac unit was missing pieces and looked filthy. I booked this place for the airport shuttle but was not able to use because it wasn’t available at the time I needed it. The breakfast had very little options. On ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
"Pool inoperable. Iron inoperable."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hayes
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Crabtree Valley
You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.
