Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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A calm lake with a wooden pier extending into the water.
A waterfall cascading over rocks.
A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
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A wooden mill with a water wheel and a stone foundation.

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A brick building with a curved glass extension, surrounded by a brick pathway and trees with autumn foliage.

North Carolina State University

8.8/10 (2,091 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

Rp375.081
per adult
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk
Downtown Cary Historic Tour

Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour

Rp339.359
per adult
Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Rp875.189
per adult
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Rp1.339.575
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Rp1.232.409
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour

Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour

Rp321.498
per adult
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
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Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
The price is Rp2.000.358 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.000.358
Rp2.265.405 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,507 reviews)
"Room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was solid. No complaints from me."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is Rp1.476.580 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.476.580
Rp1.672.228 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,504 reviews)
"Appreciated the dog friendliness, cold A/C and especially Nancy the bartender. The complimentary breakfast was great as well!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

3 out of 5
6115 Corporate Ridge Road Raleigh NC
The price is Rp1.994.503 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.994.503
Rp2.258.774 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is Rp3.292.068 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp3.292.068
Rp3.728.266 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I have always enjoyed using their pool. The upgrades to the rooms were appreciated, but my room was missing a chair. I honestly preferred the old “chaise longue” style chairs. My only complaint this trip was that I wish they would upgrade the ice maker, It takes about 10 minutes to fill one cup of ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.995.904 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp1.995.904
Rp2.260.364 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
The price is Rp1.807.341 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.807.341
Rp2.046.813 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,416 reviews)
"Needs an update. Showers old and dated. Toilet struggled. Coffee machine in room was broken, and looked like it had been in that condition for a while. No smart TVs!!! Old school TVs…..did not realize they still existed. Staff was nice, but they did not have a lot of tools to work with (in their ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
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Where to stay in Southwest Raleigh

Find the best Southwest Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
Photo by Josh Emberger
Open Photo by Josh Emberger

Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a construction crane, and a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

A sunset with a billboard of a cow and the words "OLD BULL" on a building.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A tree with frost-covered branches and several birds perched on them.
Photo by Nikki Benson
Open Photo by Nikki Benson

North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.

Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide