Southwest Raleigh
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Popular places to visit
North Carolina State University
Explore the campus of North Carolina State University during your visit to 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
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Game at PNC Arena
Raleigh Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS App Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Good breakfast selections. Very friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The staff was very friendly when we checked in and checked out. The room was clean and spacious enough for three adults.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
The room keys don’t work well. I had to have 5 different room keys made and even the desk clerk could not get my door to open. He had to put me in a different room. Only 1 out of the 2 room keys for the second room worked, and I had to slide it in and out several times to get it to work. The breakfast ...
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
The hotel itself is not a 4-star hotel. This hotel is a 3-star hotel at best. The place was clean and looked nice, but the staff seemed clueless most of the time, and I got charged double for the room. The shower handle was broken and there were stains all over the comforter.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff overnight is awesome and friendly and helpful and super professional (African American with dreadlocks). The room accommodations are poor. There are very noisy trains which pass through all hours of the night which interrupt sleep significantly. The beds are quite uncomfortable. The parking ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
This was one of the worst stays we’ve ever had at a hotel. Our floor reeked of marijuana the whole second night with noise in the hallway all night long. I called the front desk twice. Nothing was different after the first call and nobody answered the second call. I considered calling the police, ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Raleigh
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 Raleigh City Hall, 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.
Downtown Cary
While visiting Downtown Cary, you might make a stop by sights like Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center.
