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What to do and see in Kinston, North Carolina (NC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 21,677 at the 2010 Census. It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791. Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of Eastern North Carolina.
Restaurants in Kinston
1. Mother Earth Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Mother Earth Brewing is a production Brewery with a Tap Room and Store. We have tours Tuesday-Saturday.
Reviewed By JonathanM852 - Clayton, United States
Great beer, friendly staff, perfect pours. In a market flooded with craft beer, Mother Earth stands out. Make sure you try the seasonal and the barrel aged brews!
2. Neuseway Nature Park
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By seapatches - Kinston, United States
Neuseway Park is a calming adventure for both the parents and the kids. Just steps from downtown, alongside the Neuse River the kids can enjoy a well equipped and safe jungle gym / swings, search for dinosaur bones, enjoy a nature walk, ride a train, see the planetarium show, please touch museum and while they are playing they may just mistakenly learn something !!! Parents can also do the nature walk and even bring your camper !!!
3. CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center showcases the State’s largest historic artifact and state of the art exhibits. The remains of the CSS Neuse and the associated artifacts were relocated to a fully enclosed and climate controlled facility at 100 N. Queen Street on June 23, 2012. After years of planning and hard work the museum held its grand opening on March 7, 2015. The CSS Neuse was a Confederate Ironclad that was used in the Kinston, NC area during the Civil War. The ship was built at White Hall (now Seven Springs, NC) in 1862 and was completed in Kinston in 1864. The Gunboat was involved in the Battle of Wyse’s Forks (just outside of Kinston headed toward New Bern) before being scuttled by her own crew on March 11, 1865. The ship was recovered from the Neuse River by a few local men with help from the community between 1961-63. The State of North Carolina acquired control of the CSS Neuse in 1964 and the site officially opened in 1966 at 2612 W. Vernon Avenue.
Reviewed By 454keithh - Kinston, United States
This museum is truly a sight to see when in Kinston. The Gunboat, once rotting at the bottom of the Neuse River has found its forever home on Queen St. Looking at it, you can really see how big this vessel is. Museum also has a well stocked gift shop. Come check her out for a great history piece.
4. Lion's Water Adventure
5. CSS Neuse II
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Companion198582 - Kinston, United States
It is awesome to get aboard a full-scale replica of a Confederate ship. it is absolutely incredible in a must see if you're in this area.
6. Kinston Lenoir County Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor Center. Tourist Information for Kinston-Lenoir County and surrounding area. We have all the States Maps and most of the States Visitors Guides. We are located on a Civil War Battlefield and we display artifacts from the Civil War. We have clean restrooms and vending machines. We look forward to helping you during your visit to this area.
Reviewed By palmyralady - Palmyra, United States
Do stop at this very special visitor's center on your way in to Kinston! Having been to many visitor's centers in our travels, we were expecting to find just the usual selection of maps and brochures. Instead, there is much more here. We were treated to the amount of information and exhibits one would find in a small museum. There is also a special lighted map tracing the positions of opposing troops in the Civil War battle which occurred in the area. Recovered artifacts from the local area are on display, too. There are also the cleanest restrooms that we have found anywhere. A stop here, followed by one at the CSS Neuse Ironclad Interpretive Center in town, will provide a wealth of information to visitors.
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