Southwest Raleigh, NC

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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
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!
Yates Mill

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Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 413 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
SAR 413
SAR 467 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,416 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 25 March 2026

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 SAR 443 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
SAR 443
SAR 501 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Front desk staff was courteous. Overall hotel was decent, but the cleanliness of our room was not good. There was a huge brown stain in the center of the floor, and it was apparent that it was not vacuumed prior to our stay because there were lots of crumbs on the floor along with “pieces of smoking ...

Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is SAR 355 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
SAR 355
SAR 402 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,389 reviews)
The stay would have been excellent if not for the people smoking marijuana in a nearby room and having to smell it all during my stay. The room was very clean.

Reviewed on 24 March 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 SAR 570 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
SAR 570
SAR 646 total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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 23 March 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 SAR 571 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
SAR 571
SAR 646 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
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 22 March 2026

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC

3 out of 5
201 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
The price is SAR 395 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 395
SAR 448 total
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,933 reviews)
Nice staff

Reviewed on 25 March 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
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Other neighborhoods around Southwest Raleigh

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University Park

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

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

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.

Glenwood South
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.

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.

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

Downtown Raleigh

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

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

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.

Historic Oakwood


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