Golden Belt Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Our pick of the best Golden Belt Historic District Hotel Deals
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Booked a room a week prior to arrival, Showed up only to find out they had over booked themselves and refused me a room. If you aren’t sophisticated enough now to manage in house bookings in addition to 2nd/3rd party platforms then remove your hotel from the additional platforms. After 30 min of ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Conveniently located near RDU for our early morning flight. Unfortunately, wifi and breakfast offerings were at cost. Otherwise, an okay stay for one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
The breakfast was very good!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
The rooms appear outdated in person than in photos. Some of the outlets didn’t work. The bathroom was quite small. And worst part was the toilet did not properly flush. It ended up getting clogged and we couldn’t find anyone to help. One positive is that they offer free breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The hotel is the best one in all of the research triangle. Excellent food and great wine selection.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
The room was fine. The coffee maker didn’t work😩 At least you could go downstairs and get coffee.
Reviewed on 15 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 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.
