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
Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
"This was a Great place to stay. The area was convient to attractions we wanted to see and the Hotel didn't disappoint in any way. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was accommodating. My family felt very safe in the area. The breakfast was really nice and the bar area was very ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
"The hallways and room smelled like a combination of cigarettes and BO. The stench in the room made me feel dirty."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center
"Restroom reeked of urine. Multiple long hairs found in the bathroom, and one on the bedroom door. Stagnant musky smell from the AC unit. I'd rather park in the parking lot and sleep in my car. At least now I know to avoid this chain at all cost."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
"Was recommended this hotel for a wedding an"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
"Clean room and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"+ It was a rainy weekend, and check-in staff kindly and proactively upgraded my stay from a queen to a king at no extra cost. + My room had a pleasant, unique character with different textures and styles. Everything was clean and functioned properly. - I was told that the parking fee to the adjoining ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Crank Arm Brewing Company 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 State Capitol.
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.
