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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Staff were great. Very nice location.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena
Everything was very clean and tidy, and the location was great to Lenovo center.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean property
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Motel 6 Raleigh, NC – Downtown South
Room was decent. Just a few things could have been cleaner, like the walls, tables had burn marks (bc it was a smoking room), but I've been to other Motel 6's and they didn't have that. A few holes near bathroom floor and in room. Just some of the people at the hotel seemed a bit sketchy, but other ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 Morgan Street Food Hall 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.
Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
- Lenovo Center
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Pullen Park
- Gov. James B. Hunt
- WRAL Azalea Gardens
- Lake Johnson
- J.C. Raulston Arboretum
- Raleigh Brewing Company
- James B. Hunt Jr. Library
- North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
- Gregg Museum of Art & Design
- Joel Lane Museum House
- Theatre in the Park
- Historic Yates Mill County Park
