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.
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 great live music 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.
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.
Things to do
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hayes
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Convenient location and room was up to standards
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Good breakfast menu ; Friendly Staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The staff here was absolutely AMAZING! Mindy, Crystal, and all of the others were so kind, so accommodating and really made all the difference in our stay. I travel a LOT and have to say that the staff at this location are the best that I have ever encountered.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
The breakfast contained a lot of options.The room was large, clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hayes
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre 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.
