As home to the State Capitol, Kentucky State University, award-winning distilleries, thriving businesses, and the picturesque Kentucky River, the culture of our Commonwealth flows …

4 days ago · Frankfort is Kentucky Distilled – the essence of everything that makes Kentucky special from her natural charm and beauty to her brains to her world-renowned bourbon, all in …

Jun 16, 2022 · 20. Pack a picnic and go to Frankfort Fantasy Forest – feel free to pick a fresh cucumber or tomato for your lunch! Fantasy Forest is one of only a few urban micro-forests in …

Apr 10, 2020 · Straddling the Kentucky River and nestled amid bucolic horse farms, soaring rock faces and rolling swathes of Kentucky Bluegrass, family-friendly Frankfort offers plenty of …

Jun 8, 2025 · Frankfort, capital (since 1792) of Kentucky, U.S., and seat of Franklin county, located 50 miles (80 km) east of Louisville and 26 miles (42 km) northwest of Lexington. …

Frankfort is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is a home rule-class city and the seat of Franklin County in the Upland South. [5][6] As of the 2020 census, the population was …

Feb 13, 2025 · From world-famous bourbon distilleries to a world-famous candy maker; from a much-lauded animal sanctuary to a rural art trail; from a historic river to an historic hilltop …

Explore architecture, civic culture, demographics, economics, history, geography, recreation, and other Frankfort information. Come check out Art and Cultural happenings. Access calendars to …

Jul 31, 2023 · In need of a getaway and not sure where to begin? Planning a trip to Frankfort has never been easier! Come stay a few days and experience the perfect blend of fascinating …

The first English explorers began visiting what is now the Frankfort area in the early 1750s; and evidently the name Frankfort is a shortening of "Frank's Ford," after Stephen Frank, a settler …