Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too
There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too
I finally got a DSLR camera and got this shot after a rainy day at Yates Mill. This is actually a small groove between some rocks at the mill, but the picture makes it look a little more spectacular. I'll take tips from any of you pros out there!
After heavy rains in the area I hoped for more water coming over the wall but nope. Anyway I decided to try and be different, not shoot the same scene as everyone else. Here it is!!!
Kayaking, boating, SUP, fishing, and more. An easy and inexpensive way to have some fun in Raleigh!

Popular places to visit

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North Carolina State University

Walk around the campus of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

North Carolina State University
Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess

Lenovo Center

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building

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.

North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Early morning sun peeks through the blooms in a field of daffodils at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh North Carolina.

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?

Dorothea Dix Park
Spent a beautiful fall day at Lake Johnson in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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.

Lake Johnson
Japanese Garden

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.

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Activities

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

NZ$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

NZ$82
per adult
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh

Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Exploring the Capital City by Rickshaw in Raleigh

Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours

NZ$200
per traveller
Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

NZ$32
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$32
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$206 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$206
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,400 reviews)
Clean rooms and excellent customer service!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$185 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$185
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
Everyone was wonderful clean room, front desk staff, breakfast staff and food was excellent

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$270 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$270
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Good location and nice lobby but the room had some issues. Insufficient lighting. Closet door stuck. Tv did not work. Nice size room and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
603 W Morgan St. Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$391 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$391
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
Very clean and excellent service.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is NZ$189 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$189
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,773 reviews)
Comfortable, clean, and staff very accommodating

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$213 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$213
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,501 reviews)
Great service clean room nice staff

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh

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University Park

If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

University Park
Trolley Pub Raleigh, it's always a fun time with a few friends, rain or shine!

Warehouse District

If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, Boylan Bridge and Morgan Street Food Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Warehouse District
This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular.

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.

Glenwood South
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.

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.

Five Points
View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.

Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood cemetery entrance and Spring trees in bloom in Raleigh North Carolina

Historic Oakwood

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.

Historic Oakwood

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