Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with a wooden pier extending into the water.
A waterfall cascading over rocks.
A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
A kayak on a river with a bridge in the background.
A wooden mill with a water wheel and a stone foundation.

Stay near popular Southwest Raleigh attractions

A brick building with a curved glass extension, surrounded by a brick pathway and trees with autumn foliage.

North Carolina State University

8.8/10 (2,091 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Raleigh African American History Tour

Raleigh African American History Tour

AU$27
per adult
Raleigh African American History Tour
Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

AU$99
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

AU$107
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History

Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History

AU$158
per adult
Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History
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Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is AU$135 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$135
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,479 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Pool looked clean and refreshing. The side door anyone could get in which could be a safety concern but we still felt ok. Ohhhhh our shower didn’t have hot water!!!! Almost forgot about that!!! Other than that- everything was ok."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
The price is AU$183 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$183
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,492 reviews)
"The room was clean. The beds were really comfortable. The breakfast was good. Lots of parking available."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is AU$249 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$249
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

3 out of 5
6115 Corporate Ridge Road Raleigh NC
The price is AU$170 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$170
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

3 out of 5
6825 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh NC
The price is AU$173 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$173
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"Clean room!! Comfortable beds. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was your typical breakfast. Good selection!!! The only bad thing was hearing the train at around 5-6am which for next time we’ll ask for a room far away from the tracks."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center
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 AU$284 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$284
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwest Raleigh

Find the best Southwest Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
Photo by Josh Emberger
Open Photo by Josh Emberger

Downtown Raleigh

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

A cityscape with modern buildings, a green park, and a clear blue sky.

North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

View of North Carolina State Capitol building in fall season,Raleigh,NC,USA

Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

A large, beige building with multiple windows and a curved corner design.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A rustic wooden mill with a water wheel, a small pond, and a sunset in the background.

Southeast Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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