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1. CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center
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2. Mother Earth Brewing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Mother Earth Brewing
© Mother Earth Brewing

3. Grainger Stadium

Grainger Stadium
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4. Harmony Hall

Harmony Hall
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5. Community Council for the Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
Community Council for the Arts
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6. Kinston Music Park

Category: Entertainment
Kinston Music Park
© North Carolina Arts Council

7. King's Restaurant Incorporated

Category: Food & Drink
King's Restaurant Incorporated
© King's Restaurant Incorporated

8. Lovick's Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Lovick's Cafe
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9. Ellis Planetarium, Health and Science Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Ellis Planetarium, Health and Science Museum
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10. Kinston Battlefield Park

Category: Activities
Kinston Battlefield Park
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11. GI Joe’s Military Living History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
GI Joe’s Military Living History Museum
© GI Joe’s Military Living History Museum

12. Lion's Water Adventure

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Lion's Water Adventure
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina and the county seat since its formation in 1791. Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of Eastern North Carolina. It is home of the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, an educational museum that tells the story of the Civil War in the United States and the CSS Neuse, one of 26 ironclad ships commissioned by the Confederate navy.

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