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.
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?
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.
Things to do
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
"Just nicer than expected all around. Roomy room, great breakfast and great staff"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
"Lean room"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown – NCSU/Conv Center
"Restroom reeked of urine. Multiple long hairs found in the bathroom, and one on the bedroom door. Stagnant musky smell from the AC unit. I'd rather park in the parking lot and sleep in my car. At least now I know to avoid this chain at all cost."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
"Un établissement très propre, avec un personnel courtois. Situé dans un environnement universitaire, il est nécessaire d’avoir un moyen de transport ou utiliser les taxis, aussi un très beau golf en face de l’hôtel !"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
"Clean room and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Very nice property. Close to restaurants and local businesses. Staff were nice and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
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 State Capitol.
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.
