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Popular places to visit

North Carolina State University
Explore the campus of North Carolina State University, a top college 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.
Carter-Finley Stadium
Catch an event at Carter-Finley Stadium during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do

Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour

Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh

University Park
While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden.

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

Glenwood South
When in Glenwood South, you can plan a visit to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Five Points
Though Five Points might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Downtown Raleigh
While visiting Downtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums.

Historic Oakwood
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Historic Oakwood. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are a few top sights nearby.