Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while 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.
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.
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
Activities
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Clean room; Required to eat breakfast in dining area only; side door to exit dining area was locked so only one way in/out - probably a fire code violation.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
The staff was terrific. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 was the inexplicable set-up in the bathroom. The door could not be opened or closed unless one stood in the shower. Really, really bad design. And a night light would have been nice.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Excellent stay in all areas !
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Casso is amazing. Mostly because of Oleg Sharif and Kayley. They took excellent care of us . We had the most wonderful Christmas. Loved it there.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center
The staff is always accommodating and professional. We enjoy our stay for the Canes games.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The customer service I receive when check in
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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 North Carolina Museum of History.
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.
