Location: Kinston
Top Things to do in Kinston
Top 6 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Kinston, North Carolina (NC)
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. 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.
3. CSS Neuse II
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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.
4. Harmony Hall
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Harmony Hall is the only house of historical significance left standing in Kinston, North Carolina. The site was built in 1772 by Jesse Cobb and his wife, Elizabeth Heritage Cobb, and has served as a residence to prominent historical figures of Lenoir County. Harmony Hall housed the offices of James Glasgow, Secretary of State, until 1781. The State Board of War and other official meetings were held there at this time. During the Revolutionary period, it was owned by Richard Caswell, First Governor of North Carolina after Independence was gained from Great Britain. The house was also the site of a Civil War Hospital, Church Annex, Public Library, and Women's Club building. The house was remodeled around 1790, again in 1835 and the most recent restoration was completed in 1984. The restored house features a large reception room, called the great room, at the center of the first floor with open fireplaces at each end.
5. Community Council for the Arts
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Art Center unifying community ties through exposure to the arts and providing rich cultural experiences while promoting tourism, economic development and educational opportunities for all.
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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