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.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to 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
Peeling wallpaper in room. Air conditioner did not cool the room and was loud. There was a generator type sound going on all night. Hallway was dirty and needed cleaning. Room was not cleaned one morning
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
I stayed here for about 5 days and it was a good stay. My room was clean, really good AC system, friendly staff, and decent room. It’s not a resort or super fancy but it served its purpose for the price! I would recommend this hotel to a friend or loved one. It’s also very close to the airport which ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
The room ess very clean and spacious. The breakfast was good and the staff kept the breakfast area very clean. The overall stay was very pleasant.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Nice hotel, clean….pool was closed, breakfast terrible…. No beauty samples supplies in the bathrooms
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
the front desk staff were extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Amazing time here every one was sweat my stay was amazing
Reviewed on 26 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.
