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Best Things to Do in Frankfort

By travelguylife.com

New Capitol Building

The grandiose Beaux-Arts structure that restored Frankfort's status as the state capital of Kentucky was constructed between 1905 and 1909.

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Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History

The Kentucky Historical Society's offices are in Frankfort, and this contemporary state museum opened there in 1999.

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 Frankfort Cemetery

Atop a bluff in a bend of the Kentucky River, several of Kentucky's most notable figures are laid to rest in a beautiful setting.

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 Buffalo Trace Distillery

Frankfort is home to three bourbon distilleries, but this one warrants special attention because it is allegedly the country's oldest still in operation.

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Cove Spring Park

Visit this 250-acre park on the outskirts of Frankfort for a refreshing break from the city's history and bourbon-filled feast.

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Capital City Museum

There is a local history museum close by the Kentucky Historical Society museum if you're interested in learning more about the history of Frankfort and Franklin County in particular.

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Salato Wildlife Education Center

A little like a zoo, this attraction located west of Frankfort is run by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and features wildlife native to Kentucky.

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Liberty Hall Historic Site

You can learn more about the history of the illustrious Brown family of Kentucky at this lovely property backing onto the Kentucky River.

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River View Park

A tranquil area along the Kentucky River is located in the heart of downtown Frankfort, just a short distance from the Old State Capitol.

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Floral Clock

An lovely monument was erected on the grounds southwest of the capitol building and was dedicated in 1961 by Governor Bert Combs.

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