Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with a wooden pier extending into the water.
A waterfall cascading over rocks.
A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
A kayak on a river with a bridge in the background.
A wooden mill with a water wheel and a stone foundation.

Stay near popular Southwest Raleigh attractions

A brick building with a curved glass extension, surrounded by a brick pathway and trees with autumn foliage.

North Carolina State University

8.8/10 (2,091 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

NZ$115
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

NZ$43
per adult
80% 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
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

NZ$125
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour

Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour

NZ$32
per adult
Downtown Cary Historic Walking Tour
Raleigh/Durham: Mystery Date Night in the Triangle Area

Raleigh/Durham: Mystery Date Night in the Triangle Area

NZ$418
per traveller
Raleigh/Durham: Mystery Date Night in the Triangle Area
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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$220 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$220
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
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$162 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$162
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,501 reviews)
"Check in was easy. Room was all the way at the back of the property. Non-existent WiFi throughout my entire four night stay. Even in the restaurant I could not connect to the lobby WiFi. The breakfast was okay. Not great and same basic stuff every morning. Scorched scrambled eggs, grits and patty ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

3 out of 5
6115 Corporate Ridge Road Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$220 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$220
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$310 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$310
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is NZ$220 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$220
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
The price is NZ$199 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$199
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,410 reviews)
"no proper TV it looked like somebody had smashed the TV and all the colors were everywhere, shower floor was slimy. There was nobody in the front desk to request a new room. Stayed there for just a little bit of hours and it was honestly so bad. The bedsheet were stained. The bed was dusty rate was ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwest Raleigh

Find the best Southwest Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
Photo by Josh Emberger
Open Photo by Josh Emberger

Downtown Raleigh

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

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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.

A large stone building with columns, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear sky.

Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

A sunset with a billboard of a cow and the words "OLD BULL" on a building.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A tree with yellow leaves in a forest.
Photo by Sandeep Somasekharan
Open Photo by Sandeep Somasekharan

North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.

Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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