Frankfort Destinations
Call or go online to check for times, hours, admission, and special exhibits.
Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway St.
(502) 564-1792
The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Old State Capitol, and Kentucky Military History Museum are within close walking proximity of one another, but visitors may wish to drive and park at the Kentucky Military History Museum, 125 East Main Street.
Kentucky State Capitol
700 Capital Avenue
(502) 564-3449
Kentucky Governor’s Mansion
704 Capital Avenue
(502) 564-3449
Salato Wildlife Education Center
1 Sportsman’s Lane
(502) 564-7863
fw.ky.gov, search “Salato”
Capitol Education Center
706 Capital Avenue Loop
(502) 564-2611
finance.ky.gov; click Initiatives, scroll to Capitol Education Center.
Daniel Boone’s Grave
Frankfort Cemetery
215 E. Main Street
(502) 227-2403
kentuckytourism.com; search “Boone Grave”
Capital City Museum
325 Ann Street
(502) 696-0607
Kentucky State Police Museum
633 Chamberlin Avenue
(502) 875-1625
Liberty Hall Historic Site
202 Wilkinson Street
(502) 227-2560
Kentucky Floral Clock
700 Capital Avenue
(502) 564-3449
Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial
365 Vernon Cooper Lane
Take the Trolley
Trolley runs April–October among major points of interest in downtown Frankfort. Free Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(502) 875-8565
transit.frankfort.ky.gov; click Trolley
Visit Frankfort
100 Capital Avenue
(502) 875-8687
Self-guided walking tour map available at the Tourist & Convention Commission located in historic Gooch House.
Historic Railroad Tour
Chuck Bogart’s tour covers Frankfort’s railroad history and can include a short, one-block walk. Free. Reservations required.
L&N Train Depot
(502) 227-2436
Rebecca Ruth Candy Tour
Where world-famous bourbon chocolates were born. Museum and factory tour.
116 East 2nd St.
(502) 223-7475
River Boat Tour
Informative tour on the Kentucky River aboard the Nancy Wilkinson. Age 10 and older, groups of up to eight. Free. Reservations required.
River View Park
(502) 229-1887
