Golden Belt Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
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
"Clean room, soft bed and pillows"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"Ideal spot to stay before an early flight out of Raleigh"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Rooms were very clean and the hotel staff were helpful."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
"Everything was great! Great service, beautiful hotel!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
"Chose to stay here with grandkids because of the pool. Understandable pool not available since not inspected by county yet. Would be great to have know this in advance by email or call. Might have made another choice."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
"My shower was dirty, hotel lobby smelled like wet stale laundry. Otherwise convenient location to everywhere I needed to go"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Where to stay in Golden Belt Historic District

Downtown Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.

North Hills
North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.

Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

Downtown Durham
If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.


















