Southwest Raleigh Travel 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.
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?
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.
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
I was amazed to find out that this building is 16 years old. It looked brand new to me - almost unused! On top of that I learned that they are planning to renovate the rooms starting later this year. If I ever need a room in the Raleigh, NC area in the future, I'll certainly put the Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The hotel was stylish and clean. The rooms were updated and very comfortable. We were initially concerned when we discovered our room was right next to the ice machine but it didn’t bother us at all. The only negative was that we had an accessible room and the shower flooded the entire bathroom regardless ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Experience was good for why I booked the room
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center
Room was clean, staff was quick. Parking was easy, the location was away from other building so felt more open and easy. We needed a budget hotel to do some activities in Raleigh and this was the perfect fit for us.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The beds were a little firm for my liking but the breakfast was great and rooms were clean. The coffee was wonderful, every cup freshly ground and brewed.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Crank Arm Brewing Company 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 Raleigh City Hall.
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.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
