Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Raleigh
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.
Activities
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
2 hour Guided E-Bike Tour: Greenery, Scenery and Mindfulness
Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Tacos, Taps, and Local Facts
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
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.