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.
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.
Crabtree Valley Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in Golden Belt Historic District
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Clean and large lobby with very pleasant hosts that were efficient and fast.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Just a little out dated
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
The lobby was festive for the holidays, which was an added touch to the property. The rooms were basic, but it served our purpose for one night; we were flying out of the country for vacation the following morning. The staff greeted us and were pleasant. The shuttle drivers to and from the hotel ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Great staff, tub was dirty and walls thin
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Staff, cleanliness, room, location all were beyond excellent. The Umstead is beautiful. My wife said the spa was excellent as well. Looking forward to our return visit in the spring.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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.
Trinity Park
Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Carolina Theatre and Brightleaf Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
9th Street District
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Northgate Mall are a few top places to visit.
North Garrett Road
When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Bowlero Durham and Cameron Indoor Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northwest Raleigh
If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and North Carolina Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
