Southwest Raleigh
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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.
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.
Things to do
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Traditional Pasta Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Clean room, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
It was a great place to stay while in town to watch the Canes.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
great customer service and all staff was pleasant and welcoming. breakfast was delicious and included several options. Room was comfortable and exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Casso is amazing. Mostly because of Oleg Sharif and Kayley. They took excellent care of us . We had the most wonderful Christmas. Loved it there.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Everything was clean .
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Quick and easy check in. Spacious room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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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.
