Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too.
This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for 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!!!

Popular places to visit

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

Lenovo Center

4/5(1 review)

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

Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.520.395 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
3.520.395 ₫
3.986.848 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (1,005 reviews)
The room and hotel were very clean. We slept well.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
The price is 2.862.200 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.862.200 ₫
3.241.442 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,391 reviews)
Clean rooms, friendly staff and a convenient location keep is coming back to this hotel.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 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 2.622.816 ₫ per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
2.622.816 ₫
2.970.443 ₫ total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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! (1,379 reviews)
Staff was friendly and accommodating, room was clean and filled our needs. Price was a bonus.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
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 4.843.623 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
4.843.623 ₫
5.485.402 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (519 reviews)
Fresh fruit

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is 2.965.760 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.965.760 ₫
3.358.723 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,459 reviews)
The room was clean. Front desk was professional and friendly.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC
The price is 9.577.962 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
9.577.962 ₫
10.847.043 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
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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 Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater 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, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge 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 Museum of History.

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, Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn 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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