From arts to professional sports – Raleigh-Durham has something for everyone

Raleigh-Durham is infused with historic charm and contemporary delights, and the Wyndham Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park is a short drive from it all. Our staff is glad to help you get acquainted with the area's diverse sights, and we offer a local shuttle to attractions within a five-mile radius.

Arts & Cultural

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) – 10 miles

A live entertainment theatre like no other. Designed to put you close to the stage, with no seats further than 135 feet.

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion – 21 miles

Points of Interest

Crabtree Lake – 4 miles

Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking and mountain biking.

William B. Umstead State Park – 8 miles

An oasis of tranquility tucked between Raleigh, Cary and Durham.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Recognized as one of the premier public gardens in the United States, renowned both for landscape design and the quality of horticulture.

Bennett Point in Durham

Historic Civil War site where the South conceded defeat.

Shopping

The Streets at Southpoint Mall – 5 miles

A premier shopping destination in the Triangle. Featured as one of the "10 Great Places to Spend It All in One Place" by USA Today.

Prime Outlets – 3.5 miles

Brier Creek Commons

Over 70 retailers and restaurants.

Brightleaf Square – 6 miles

Fine dining and shopping in downtown Durham.

Sports & Amusement

Durham Bulls Baseball Park – 6 miles

Home of Durham Bulls Baseball

RBC Center – 7 miles

Formerly Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena

NC State Fair Grounds – Fair and Farmers Market

From rodeos to black-tie events, home to numerous events year round and the annual State Fair in October.

Universities

Duke University – 11 miles

Home of the Blue Devils and 13,000 graduate and undergraduate students.

North Carolina Central University – 12 miles

Located in Research Triangle Park and home to a state-of-the-art biotechnology research institute.

University of North Carolina – 13 miles

One of the 16 state Universities of North Carolina, specializing in medicine and law and home of the Tar Heels.

North Carolina State University – 13 miles

Consistently recognized as one of the nation's top public universities.