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 Pullen Park and Dorothea Dix 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
- J.S. Dorton Arena
- North Carolina State University
- William Neal Reynolds Coliseum
- Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex
- Carter-Finley Stadium
Things to do in Southwest Raleigh
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds
- WRAL Azalea Gardens
- North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
- Joel Lane Museum House
- Kentwood Park
Other popular Southwest Raleigh attractions
- Pullen Park
- PNC Arena
- Dorothea Dix Park
- Lake Johnson
- J.C. Raulston Arboretum
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)