Glenwood South Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Glenwood South
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Glenwood South
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown
Beware that you are in the party section of town. They give you earplugs in the room because it can get loud. That being said the hotel is very nice. They provide an above average complimentary breakfast. It's also very clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Convenient location and room was up to standards
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Very big and clean room, we stayed for the night only but we’ll be back to explore more of the hotel and the city of Raleigh
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The staff here was absolutely AMAZING! Mindy, Crystal, and all of the others were so kind, so accommodating and really made all the difference in our stay. I travel a LOT and have to say that the staff at this location are the best that I have ever encountered.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood South
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol 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, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
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.
East Raleigh
While visiting East Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.
