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
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
staff was helpful
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Room was clean, check in was very easy, location is superb. The staff are AMAZING! Every single person- the man at the front desk who checked me in after midnight, the woman who helped me with making copies the next morning (for my very important job interview), the people cleaning rooms and the ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Good location and nice lobby but the room had some issues. Insufficient lighting. Closet door stuck. Tv did not work. Nice size room and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Very clean and excellent service.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Nice staff, perfect location, good parking, nice room and furniture
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
Clean hotel and clean rooms. Great staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good. They have some of the best coffee I have drank. Room was a little tight but very cozy. Great price for all the amenities. Rooms were quiet. could not hear neighbors in next rooms and outside traffic.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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 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, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of History 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, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.
