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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
"Coffee was not good at all.. For the price I guess its ok, we were not in the room just to sleep, not pleasant smell but it was fine.."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
"My daughters and I just had a quick over night stay after a concert at the Lenovo center. It was very close and easy drive to get there. The staff was helpful, the gym great and everything clean and worked great, and breakfast top notch! I wish there was a little more space for eating, but I totally ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
"Room was clean, staff was great, breakfast was very good."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
"Favorite place to stay in Raleigh!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"The Casso is in an excellent downtown Raleigh location and was walking distance to downtown restaurants, shops and things to do and see. The entire staff was professional and courteous and friendly. Jonathan, who checked us in and whom we saw in most of our comings and goings, was the BEST!. He always ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center
"Great Job"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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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 Regal North Hills 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 Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.
