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.
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
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
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
Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
This is the place to stay if you go into Raleigh for a Carolina Hurricanes game. The hotel is within walking distance of the arena, so you save the $35-$45 it costs to park in the area. Plus, there’s a very nice breakfast included each morning. The savings in parking cost, plus the value of our two ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
everything from room to amenities was very good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
great customer service and all staff was pleasant and welcoming. breakfast was delicious and included several options. Room was comfortable and exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The amenities were nice, the hotel is located in a great location. The staff is great and the rooms are nice
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
For what we paid it was just fine. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly. Pool was nice. The hallways bathroom and some of the furnishings are looking a little worn and it’s probably due for an overhaul. But for what we needed an affordable place for two nights, it was absolutely fine. Lobby was nice. ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Well
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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.
