Visit Frankfort – Official Travel Guide for Frankfort, Kentucky – Kentucky Distilled (original) (raw)

Christmas Shopping in Frankfort Published December 10, 2024 Now that we are officially into the Christmas gift buying season, don’t even think about heading off to the malls and Big Box stores in Lexington and Louisville. Likewise, don’t end up with telephone dial-itis in your fingers from ordering everything online. Instead, it’s time to look at what Downtown Frankfort shops have to…

A Rockin' Adventure Published December 2, 2024 Those looking for a soft adventure experience that combines scenic beauty, history, bourbon, wildlife viewing and river lore, can begin counting down the days until summer – the beginning of July to be exact. That’s when Rockin Thunder will again pull into its landing spot along the Kentucky River. It will keep rockin’ its…

Frankfort After Dark Published September 23, 2024 It seems Americans love to be scared, as witness the popularity of such eerie attractions as Massachusetts’ Lizzie Borden House; voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s grave in New Orleans, and Colorado’s Stanley Hotel (which, if you saw “The Shining,” still gives you chills). All scary spots to be sure, but there is no shortage of…

Savoring Frankfort Published September 23, 2024 Frankfort, KY is a city where tradition thrives. From delicious barrels of Kentucky bourbon to the stories charted in its museums, Frankfort is full to the brim with culture and history that come alive around every corner. Establishments like Rebecca Ruth Candy combine mouth-watering treats with a dash of the past to add extra…

Pedaling for Potables Published September 5, 2024 Some people will do almost anything for a good cup of coffee or a bourbon cocktail – and that includes pedaling up and down Frankfort’s hills on a 13-person contraption that’s a cross between a bicycle and a trolley car. The Bourbon Blazer Bike has been a fixture on the capital’s streets since April…

Published August 29, 2024 Have you ever wondered just how many classic cocktails have been named after cities? As it turns out, not that many. The Manhattan is obviously the first to come to mind, although technically, it’s named for a borough in a city. There’s also Singapore (the Sling), Moscow (the Mule), London (the Fog), Los Angeles…

Frankfort Fall Published August 5, 2024 Getaway to Frankfort This Fall Fall has almost arrived in Frankfort, and it might just be our favorite season. With fall comes lovely temperate days to explore the city, calm nights to indulge a glass of bourbon on the riverfront, and beautiful colors that cover the Kentucky landscape. Frankfort is full of small-town charm,…

Frankfort, Kentucky's Hidden Oasis Published August 5, 2024 When you go to most plant nurseries, you go with the idea of staying just long enough to select the plants and flowers you want for your house or garden. It’s safe to say that most of us don’t think of a nursery as a tourist attraction. Then there’s Wilson Plant Co here in…

16 Things to do in Frankfort, Kentucky Published July 19, 2024 1. Visit the Kentucky State Capitol Frankfort has an abundance of history! Check out some of the museums, historic homes, and more here. 2. Taste the spirit of Kentucky while you tour the distilleries. Frankfort is home to Castle & Key Distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Whiskey Thief Distilling, J. Mattingly Distillery, and Glenns Creek Distilling!…

Frankfort is Kentucky Distilled Published July 9, 2024 It seems a week doesn’t go by that Frankfort isn’t throwing some kind of party, celebration, festival or special event to entice locals and visitors to experience all the Capital city’s downtown offers. July’s celebration promises to be really special as it celebrates the commonwealth’s gift to the world. The inaugural Downtown Frankfort Bourbon…