Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson

Popular places to visit

North Carolina State University

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.

North Carolina State University
Lenovo Center

Lenovo Center

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
North Carolina State Fairgrounds

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.

North Carolina State Fairgrounds
J.C. Raulston Arboretum

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.

J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Lake Johnson

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.

Lake Johnson
Duke University

Duke University

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Duke University

Things to do

Raleigh African American History Tour

Raleigh African American History Tour

Rp314.792
per adult
Raleigh African American History Tour
Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour Greenery, Scenery and Mindfulness

2 hour Guided E-Bike Tour: Greenery, Scenery and Mindfulness

Rp1.464.228
per adult
2 hour Guided E-Bike Tour: Greenery, Scenery and Mindfulness
Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Tour

Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Tour

Rp298.224
per adult
Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Tour
Downtown Cary Historic Tour

Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour

Rp298.224
per adult
Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour
Durham: True Crime Tour

Durham: True Crime Tour

Rp312.588
per adult
Durham: True Crime Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

Rp312.588
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
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Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC
The price is Rp1.890.120 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
Rp1.890.120
Rp2.140.561 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,234 reviews)
"Love this hotel. Such a nice big room which was clean and had very a really comfortable bed/pillows. It was also very quiet..we were up on the 6th floor. Breakfast was very good (and included). Super easy parking. This hotel is my new go to place to stay when visiting my son in Raleigh."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
The price is Rp1.402.668 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
Rp1.402.668
Rp1.588.530 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,127 reviews)
Good Stay
"Front desk personnel were very helpful. The breakfast crew were always available and refilling. The stay was exactly what we needed for the weekend."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive, Raleigh, NC
The price is Rp2.238.300 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
Rp2.238.300
Rp2.534.875 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (961 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, but when asked questions about the college campus, they couldn't explain where the track/football field was, or how to get there. They also did not have good maps of the campus to share with guests."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary
Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary
3 out of 5
6115 Corporate Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
The price is Rp1.761.625 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
Rp1.761.625
Rp1.995.039 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3.5 out of 5
603 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC
The price is Rp3.133.620 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
Rp3.133.620
Rp3.548.825 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG
2.5 out of 5
3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.956.440 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp1.956.440
Rp2.215.667 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I have to fill in this box"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh

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University Park

If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater are top sights worth seeing.

University Park
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Boylan Heights

When in Boylan Heights, you can plan a visit to Red Hat Amphitheater and North Carolina State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boylan Heights
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Warehouse District

If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Warehouse District
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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.

Glenwood South
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Five Points East

While Five Points East isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.

Five Points East
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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide