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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
The best
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Courteous staff. Good location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great staff and beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wonderful hotel. Coffee at the bar was next level delicious!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena
The framing around the beds should be covered. Both my husband and I hit our legs and caused bruises
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG
Everything was great. The pool was very nice.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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 North Carolina Museum of History.
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, 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.
