Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
![North Carolina State University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9d4e1fca6056c7f5a157e115021c555e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2bcb29c3fc9a84111d547e006c29e76f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/418d91e8880d892081d6592368367adb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/65bfd8825867da9a43ed1cd349cfac7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
Our pick of the best Southwest Raleigh Hotel Deals
![Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4513100/4513058/6c0c1602_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
![The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18840000/18832900/18832848/703ec5d6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3740000/3739000/3738953/b3b11b0c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
![The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45630000/45621000/45620959/12b8ebea_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
![Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13641/23f54847_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2991600/2991552/242a699c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025
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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.
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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.
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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 State Capitol.
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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.
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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.
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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.