Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Raleigh
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.
Activities
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The staff was very friendly when we checked in and checked out. The room was clean and spacious enough for three adults.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
We love the location for Canes games & short drive to downtown. Property is a little dated, but super clean & well-appointed. Special shout outs to Donovan (front desk) & Nancy (in-house bartender) for going above & beyond, though the entire staff was friendly & attentive. We had a minor issue with ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The hotel itself is not a 4-star hotel. This hotel is a 3-star hotel at best. The place was clean and looked nice, but the staff seemed clueless most of the time, and I got charged double for the room. The shower handle was broken and there were stains all over the comforter.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Property is very clean and just as the internet pictures describe.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
I was extremely disappointed! When I arrived to my room there was food left over in the fridge from a previous guest. There was a dead insect on the floor, and there were footprints on the bathroom floor.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
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, 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.
