Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Dorothea Dix Park
Dorothea Dix Park is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Lake Johnson
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Johnson during your travels in Raleigh. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Explore the great outdoors at J.C. Raulston Arboretum, a lovely green space in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Car was broken into, nothing taken luckily but keep in mind, it seems like something that happens more because of the corporate area
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The room was clean. The lady at the front drsk was great!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
It was dated but clean and breakfast was good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The room was clean and comfortable. Early check in and great service at the restaurant/ bar.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Very clean and excellent service.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
didn't use the hot tub
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Raleigh City Hall.
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.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of History 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, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
