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
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour
Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
It was a peaceful little stop on a farther journey. Was great I was able to get lots of rest in that soft bed.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The hotel was stylish and clean. The rooms were updated and very comfortable. We were initially concerned when we discovered our room was right next to the ice machine but it didn’t bother us at all. The only negative was that we had an accessible room and the shower flooded the entire bathroom regardless ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
I really liked the room overall. It was nice for one person. The breakfast was just okay. There could’ve been more options. I also wish the workout room was better stocked. Plus the pool was closed so that sucked. Still, the stay was nice.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
I had a pleasant stay overall. The room was clean and well-maintained, which made it comfortable to relax after a long day. The staff was friendly and helpful, always ready to answer questions or assist when needed. Breakfast was decent with a good variety of options to start the day. Parking was ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center
The parking lot was not very cleaned up, but inside the lobby was fine, the room was quite nice, clean, comfortable. Water pressure was fine. Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Morgan Street Food Hall 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, 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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
