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