Southwest Raleigh

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There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too
There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too
I finally got a DSLR camera and got this shot after a rainy day at Yates Mill. This is actually a small groove between some rocks at the mill, but the picture makes it look a little more spectacular. I'll take tips from any of you pros out there!
After heavy rains in the area I hoped for more water coming over the wall but nope. Anyway I decided to try and be different, not shoot the same scene as everyone else. Here it is!!!
Kayaking, boating, SUP, fishing, and more. An easy and inexpensive way to have some fun in Raleigh!

Popular places to visit

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North Carolina State University

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.

North Carolina State University
Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess

Lenovo Center

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lenovo Center
North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building

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.

North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Early morning sun peeks through the blooms in a field of daffodils at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh North Carolina.

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?

Dorothea Dix Park
Spent a beautiful fall day at Lake Johnson in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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.

Lake Johnson
Japanese Garden

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.

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Things to do

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

HK$250
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh

Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh

HK$508
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

HK$149
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
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Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

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 HK$857 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$857
HK$971 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
First class

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
The price is HK$860 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
HK$860
HK$974 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,405 reviews)
Car was broken into, nothing taken luckily but keep in mind, it seems like something that happens more because of the corporate area

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is HK$697 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$697
HK$789 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,386 reviews)
The stay was awesome

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is HK$1,126 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
HK$1,126
HK$1,275 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Hotel charged me for booking 3 times after paying through Hotels.com! Administrative pain!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
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 HK$1,540 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$1,540
HK$1,744 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (520 reviews)
Very clean and excellent service.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is HK$791 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$791
HK$896 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,799 reviews)
Staff is pleasant and rooms as pictured, shuttle is easy....But BEWARE! We utilized Sonesta's paid parking program while we traveled. This location has NO CAMERAS, our vehicle was vandalized, broken into and personal items stolen. Also insufficient lighting and no security personnel. Even though ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
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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 Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

University Park
Trolley Pub Raleigh, it's always a fun time with a few friends, rain or shine!

Warehouse District

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

Warehouse District
This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular.

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 Raleigh City Hall.

Glenwood South
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.

Five Points

While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.

Five Points
View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.

Downtown Raleigh

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

Downtown Raleigh
Historic Oakwood cemetery entrance and Spring trees in bloom in Raleigh North Carolina

Historic Oakwood

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Historic Oakwood. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top places to visit.

Historic Oakwood

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