Attractions in Kinston, North Carolina

Historic Homes & Buildings

Harmony Hall 252-522-0421
109 East King Street, Kinston, NC 28501
One of the oldest homes in Lenoir County, this beautifully restored house was once the home of Governor Richard Caswell and is now the home of the Lenoir County... more info map

CSS Neuse State Historic Site 252-522-2091
2612 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28502
Glimpses into two of the most pivotal wars in the nation can be found at this historic site that features the CSS Neuse, one of the three Civil War ironclads, as well as... more info

Caswell Center Museum and Visitors Center 252-208-4000
2415 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504
Established in 1914, this center is located in a historic building built in the 1800's and is the first facility in North Carolina to serve people with mental... more info map
Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum 252-527-1566
118 South Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Experience the world of a late 1800's firefighter at this unique museum that is located in an 1895 fire station and features a 1922 American LaFrance Pumper, as well as... more info map
Community Council for the Arts 252-527-2517
400 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28502
Located in a beautiful 30,000 square foot historical building, this arts council features six beautiful gallery spaces with exhibits that change every six to eight... more info map
CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center 252-522-2107
100 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Located in Downtown Kinston
View the remains of the CSS Neuse, temporary exhibits, and an orientation video in a fully enclosed and climate-controlled facility. It is open Tuesday through... more info
CSS Neuse II 252-560-2150
118 North Herritage Street, Kinston, NC 28501
"The world's only full-size replica of a Confederate ironclad" was constructed according to the original plans for the Albemarle-class ironclad gunboat. The CSS Neuse... more info

Neuseway Planetarium, Health and Science Museum 252-939-3301
401 West Caswell Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Located in a 100-year-old building, this 4,000 square foot facility features a museum on the first floor that includes hands-on exhibits, a miniature replica of the... more info map

Mother Earth Brewing 252-208-BIER (2437)
311 North Heritage Street, Kinston, NC 28501
The Mother Earth Brewing Tap Room is open on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 4 to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. Tours of the brewery are... more info map