The City of Kinston, NC
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The city of Kinston is located in the state of North Carolina in Lenoir County and has a population of 22,056 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Kinston is Greenville, approximately 36 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Kinston, including Mcdonald's Hamburgers, Byrd's Restaurant, Blimpie at Kangaroo, Hardee's of Kinston - No 2 and Burger King. For a larger selection of Kinston restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Kinston Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Indian Trails Golf Club, Cherry Hospital Museum, CSS Neuse State Historic Site, Sleepy Creek Golf Club and Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Kinston please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Kinston:
- Jacksonville Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)
- Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV)
Kinston, North Carolina Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Kinston
In the month of December, Kinston experiences an average high temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 33 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.56 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Kinston with daytime temperatures averaging 86 degrees in the summer, and 54 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Kinston to receive an average of 3.81 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 5.65 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 104 degrees in the summer and as low as -2 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Kinston should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 73 degrees, and nighttime lows of 49.
Kinston, North Carolina Attractions
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Bradford Creek Golf Club - Greenville, The Bradford Creek Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Pitt County North Carolina. This course is located in the city of Greenville, . Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 252-757-7745.
Address: 4950 Old Pactolus Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
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Cherry Hospital Museum - Goldsboro, Cherry Hospital is a 274-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It serves the citizens of 33 Eastern North Carolina counties. It is operated by the state of North Carolina and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Cherry Hospital has 6 major treatment units. These units are Adolescent, Adult Acute Admissions, Geriatric Admissions, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Medical, and Tuberculosis.
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Cliffs of the Neuse State Park - Seven Springs, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is a North Carolina state park in Wayne County, North Carolina in the US. It is located near Seven Springs, North Carolina and covers 892 acres along the southern banks of the Neuse River. It has a swimming area, camp sites, hiking trails, fishing areas, and picnic areas. The park's museum features exhibits about the geology and natural history of the cliffs and the park.
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Creek Side Golf - Washington, The Creek Side Golf is a 9 hole public golf course in Beaufort County North Carolina. This course is located in the city of Washington, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 252-975-4653.
Address: 443 Clarks Neck Rd, Washington, NC 27889
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CSS Neuse State Historic Site - Kinston, The CSS Neuse was an ironclad warship of the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War. The remains of the ship can now be seen at an exhibit in Kinston, North Carolina as the CSS Neuse State Historic Site and Governor Caswell Memorial. The ship is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Imagination Station Science Museum - Wilson, Imagination Station is a children's interactive science museum that is situated in downtown Wilson, North Carolina at 224 East Nash Street. It is housed in the former Wilson Federal Building which served as a post office with a federal courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina from its construction in 1928. One of the former courtrooms serves as the "Science Courtroom", a classroom used for science demonstrations.
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Indian Trails Golf Club - Grifton, The Indian Trails Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Pitt County North Carolina. Built in 1960, this Grifton course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 252-524-5485. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Country Club Dr, Grifton, NC 28530
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Magnolia Golf Club - Magnolia, The Magnolia Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Duplin County North Carolina. Built in 1972, this Magnolia course designed by Doug Smith is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 910-289-2126. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 171 Country Club Ln, Magnolia, NC 28453
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Sleepy Creek Golf Club - Dudley, The Sleepy Creek Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Wayne County North Carolina. Built in 1960, this Dudley course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 919-734-6661. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 122 Sleepy Creek Dr, Dudley, NC 28333
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Wedgewood Country Club - Wilson, The Wedgewood Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Wilson County North Carolina. Built in 1969, this Wilson course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 252-237-4761. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Old Stantonburg Rd, Wilson, NC 27893
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Kinston, North Carolina Hotels
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Kinston, North Carolina Restaurants
This is a list of Kinston Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Barbecue Restaurants. Happy Dining!
Highway 70 East
Kinston, NC 28501
(252)527-2101
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King's Restaurant Inc - King's Bar-B-Que & Chicken Take Outs- Banquets & Catering- Off Highway 70 East
Kinston, NC 28501
(252)527-2101
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