Attractions in Frankfort, Kentucky

Historic Homes & Buildings

Governor's Mansion 502-564-3449
100 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601
Located on the State Capitol Campus
This beautiful Beaux Arts Mansion, which sits on a bluff overlooking the Kentucky River, was modeled after Marie Antoinette's summer villa and was constructed of native... more info map
Liberty Hall 502-227-2560
218 Wilkinson Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Liberty Hall Historic Site
The elegant 1800 Liberty Hall was home to one of Kentucky's first U.S. Senators, John Brown. The Georgian home has original furnishings and a period garden sloping to... more info map
Old Governor's Mansion 502-564-3449
420 High Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
This Mansion has been the home of 33 Kentucky governors starting in 1798 and has also hosted seven U.S. Presidents. It is reputed to be the oldest official executive... more info map
Old State Capitol 502-564-1792
100 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
Kentucky's seat of government from 1831 to 1910, this Greek Revival building, listed as a national historic landmark, features the unique self-supporting stone circular... more info map
Orlando Brown House 502-227-2560
218 Wilkinson Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Liberty Hall Historic Site
This 1836 home was designed by Gideon Shryock for Sen. John Brown's son, Orlando. It features family furniture, silver, and china. more info map
State Capitol 502-564-3449
700 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601
This beautiful Beaux Arts-style building, which was dedicated in 1910, features 70 ionic columns, sculptures of Kentucky dignitaries and decorative murals. The rotunda... more info map
Vest-Lindsey House 502-564-6980
401 Wapping, Frankfort, KY 40601
This house was the boyhood home of U.S. Senator George Graham Vest, who coined the line "dog is man's best friend." more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Frankfort Cemetery 502-227-2403
215 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Overlooking the Kentucky River, this cemetery with its breathtaking view of the city features the gravesites of several notables, including Daniel and Rebecca Boone, and... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Kentucky History Center 502-564-1792
100 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
downtown Frankfort
At the home of the Kentucky Hisorical Society you can viiew the changing exhibits, as well as the permanent exhibit which chronicles the history of the commonwealth from... more info map
Kentucky Military History Museum 502-564-3265
128 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
in the Old State Arsenal
This museum, housed in the Old State Arsenal, traces two centuries of the state's military heritage through an extraordinary collection of weapons, uniforms, and... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Salato Wildlife Education Center 502-564-7863
US-60
Learn all about Kentucky's plants and animals. They have native animals, exhibits, education programs, and a gift shop. Also fishing lakes and picnic facilities are... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Buffalo Trace Distillery 502-696-5926
1001 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40601
You'll experience all the sights, sounds, and smells of a real working distillery first-hand on this great tour. Handmade Kentucky crafts and unique gift items can be... more info map

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