Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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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.

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Three vibrant flowers with red and yellow petals and a dark center, set against a dry, rocky background.
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Open Photo by Linda ❤

Lenovo Center

8.8/10 (1,752 reviews)
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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Things to do

Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

฿666
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

฿636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

฿703
per adult
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

฿2,286
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

฿2,482
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
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Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is ฿2,501 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,501
฿2,832 total
16 Aug - 17 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)
"The rooms were spacious and perfect for a night going to the Forrest Frank concert. The pool was our favorite part."

Reviewed on 8 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 ฿3,838 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,838
฿4,347 total
16 Aug - 17 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 helpful staff in ...
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
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 ฿3,637 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,637
฿4,119 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
"Shawn was amazing! Very helpful and professional. The room was clean. I would give 100 stars if I could. Breakfast was amazing."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is ฿5,158 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,158
฿5,841 total
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
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 ฿3,579 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,579
฿4,053 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
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 ฿6,215 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,215
฿7,039 total
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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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.
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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