Glenwood South Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Glenwood South
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour
Top hotels in Glenwood South
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown
Everything you need for overnight stay
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Booked a room a week prior to arrival, Showed up only to find out they had over booked themselves and refused me a room. If you aren’t sophisticated enough now to manage in house bookings in addition to 2nd/3rd party platforms then remove your hotel from the additional platforms. After 30 min of ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Conveniently located near RDU for our early morning flight. Unfortunately, wifi and breakfast offerings were at cost. Otherwise, an okay stay for one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hotel convenient to downtown sites.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
The breakfast menu was good, but often times in the 3 days we were there, they ran out of food. Plus the coffee was often times empty. the food choices were very good, though.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
The rooms appear outdated in person than in photos. Some of the outlets didn’t work. The bathroom was quite small. And worst part was the toilet did not properly flush. It ended up getting clogged and we couldn’t find anyone to help. One positive is that they offer free breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood South
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Crank Arm Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top places to visit.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
