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Frankfort, KY Attractions

Frankfort, capital of the state of Kentucky, grew out of a fort established by a pioneer named Frank. It is the chief place in a productive grain- and tobacco-growing region on the Kentucky River. The Museum of the Kentucky Historical Society is housed in the old State Capitol of 1836. Daniel Boone and his wife Rebecca are buried in the town cemetery.
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
The Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary in Frankfort features 374 acres with nature trails and a bird blind for wildlife and bird watching.
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OpenClosedClosed9:009:009:009:009:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0018:0018:00
Facilities
Gift shop
Frankfort Cemetery
The Frankfort Cemetery overlooks the city with a monument that marks the graves of Daniel Boone and his wife, Rebecca. A black granite wall bears the names of Kentuckians who have died defending their country from the War of 1812 through the Gulf War.
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Reference materials, genealogical information and public records from state and local government are housed within the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives in Frankfort. There is a research room available.
Address
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
United States
Phone 1 (502) 564-8300
Fax 1 (502) 564-5773
Hours
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Kentucky History Center
Interactive displays depicting periods in Kentucky's history are featured at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort. Genealogical records are housed in the research library.
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MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child 18 & under$ 2.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Kentucky Military History Museum
The Kentucky Military History Museum in Frankfort features firearms, edged weapons, artillery, uniforms, flags, photographs, personal items, and other equipment.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed10:00Closed
Close 17:00
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child 6-18$ 2.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Kentucky's Floral Clock
The Kentucky Floral Clock in Frankfort is 34ft/10m across with a minute hand that weighs 530 pounds and is more than 20ft/6m long. More than 10,000 plants fill the clock.
Old State Capitol
Completed in 1830, the Old State Capitol of Kentucky in Frankfort is an example of Greek Revival architecture. The interior has been recreated to appear as it was in the 1850s with fine paintings, sculpture, prints, and furniture.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 16:0020:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child 18 & under$ 2.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission is good for all museums on the Kentucky Historical Society's campus.
Rebecca-Ruth Candy Factory
Rebecca-Ruth Candies was founded in Frankfort in 1919 by two schoolteachers who are credited with originating bourbon chocolates. Highlights include "Edna's Table," a 12-foot curved marble table that was used during Prohibition for candy-making, and an antique candy furnace with hand-stirred copper kettles that are still used to this day.
Address
Rebecca-Ruth Candy Factory
Box 64
Frankfort, KY 40602-0064
United States
Phone 1 (502) 223-7475
Fax 1 (502) 226-3204
Hours
April 1 to November 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Admission Cost$ 2.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Salato Wildlife Education Center
The Salato Wildlife Education Center features interactive exhibits of native plants and animals. An aquarium, mounted local birds and mammals, and a nature trail are highlights of the center.
Hours
February 15 to December 13
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:0010:00Closed
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips
The complex is open sunrise to sunset. The hours apply to the center.
State Capitol
The State Capitol Building in Frankfort is a Beaux Arts-style structure which was built in 1910 of Indiana limestone. The building's interior is finished in marble and accented with murals and paintings.
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