Golden Belt Historic District Travel Guide
Raleigh
Visit Golden Belt Historic District
Popular places to visit
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
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.
Raleigh Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Top hotels in Golden Belt Historic District
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The property is in excellent condition. The staff helpful and kind. I will stay there the next time I am in Raleigh NC
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Speedy check-in, friendly staff and my go-to hotel in the RDU area.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Midtown
We have stayed here a few times. Some rooms were better kept than others. Beds are always very comfortable. Very convenient location close to everything. Would recommend for a short stay. Front desk stay are friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Clean room and airport shuttle
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Very nice facilities. Great staff.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
Nice hotel for the price. Safe location not too far from Durham Chapel Hill border. Late night 2am Wendy's drive thru is nearby. Only real con: you need AC sometimes on Upper floors even when it's only low 60s outside. Also no apparent way to switch between AC and heat. It's either AC or nothing. ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Belt Historic District
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and Carolina Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Duke Park
While Duke Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carolina Theatre and Museum of Life and Science.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cary
If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
