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

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Mother Earth Brewing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Mother Earth Brewing

3. Grainger Stadium

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4. Harmony Hall

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5. Community Council for the Arts

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Kinston Music Park

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© North Carolina Arts Council

7. King's Restaurant Incorporated

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

8. Lovick's Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

9. Ellis Planetarium, Health and Science Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Kinston Battlefield Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. GI Joe’s Military Living History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. 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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