Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus of North Carolina State University, a top university 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.
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.
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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.
- Lenovo Center
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Pullen Park
- Gov. James B. Hunt
- J.C. Raulston Arboretum
- WRAL Azalea Gardens
- Lake Johnson
- Raleigh Brewing Company
- Joel Lane Museum House
- Gregg Museum of Art & Design
- James B. Hunt Jr. Library
- North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
- Theatre in the Park
- Historic Yates Mill County Park