Golden Belt Historic District Travel Guide
Raleigh
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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.
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
"Decent place for a short stay. Does the bare minimum."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
"Could use improvements with amenities and upgrades."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
"Physical property was fine. Staff was inattentive to needs. The facility had no regular coffee for its room coffeemakers. I had an early flight, and coffee isn’t available with breakfast until 7. The room has a refrigerator, but needs a microwave."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
"Everything was great! Great service, beautiful hotel!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
"The price was fair for the hotel. Furniture was mix match and out dated . Especially the wooded tables that stuffed up . The TV was small sitting on large dresser. Channels were very limited . So, make sure you bring a tablet that streams . The hall sanitizer dispensers were either empty or didn't ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Belt Historic District
East Durham
While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus 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.
