What's Southwest Raleigh like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, consider Southwest Raleigh. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at J.C. Raulston Arboretum and Pullen Park. There's plenty more to see, including J.S. Dorton Arena and North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
How to get to Southwest Raleigh
Flying to:
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Southwest Raleigh
Things to see and do in and around Southwest Raleigh
What to see in Southwest Raleigh
- North Carolina State University
- J.S. Dorton Arena
- William Neal Reynolds Coliseum
- Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex
- Carter-Finley Stadium
Things to do in Southwest Raleigh
- J.C. Raulston Arboretum
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds
- WRAL Azalea Gardens
- Joel Lane Museum House
- Kentwood Park
Other popular Southwest Raleigh attractions
- Lenovo Center
- Lake Johnson
- Historic Yates Mill County Park
- Free Expression Tunnel
- North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 25°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: September, July, August, June (average 139 mm of rainfall)