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 North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
"The hotel is an older hotel, with 1980s/1990s decor, which is not a problem for us as long as it is clean and safe. There is undoubtedly a systemic mold problem in the hotel. All registers were black with dust (and probably positive for mold spores). I suffer with allergies and woke up both mornings ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
"Stay was great, , staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was very clean."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
"The hotel itself was beautiful, clean, and modern. Check-in was smooth, and the staff was friendly, helpful, and courteous. Our room was well-appointed and appeared to be in excellent condition. Unfortunately, what would have otherwise been a great stay was significantly impacted by a malfunctioning ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
"Free coffee is great. Check in was pain/free and fast. Room wasn’t cleaned clean and AC kept us cool. Elevators were fine and plenty of ice. Pool no longer exists…were informed it had been filled in. Asked about dinner options but front desk didn’t have many suggestions. Recommend they have a list ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"The hotel is quiet and very conveniently located (20 mins walk from convention center and a stones throw from several breweries). The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious and have good water pressure. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a.nice bar area and dining section ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
"Great hotel helpful staff"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southwest Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.
North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
North Raleigh
While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Shelley Lake Park.
