It's the Holiday Season
The capital city got a jump start on the holiday season with Candlelight Weekend, which was scheduled this year for November 10-12. A festive atmosphere prevailed throughout downtown with carriage rides, carolers and open houses at many of the stores. Even if you missed the celebration, you haven’t missed the great opportunities to shop…
Something Grand
From the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, nearly every city of any size built an ornate theater meant to mimic the great opera houses and theaters of Europe. Frankfort was no exception. Beginning in the mid-1800s, it had five such theaters. By the mid-1900s, all but one of them had closed. The lone survivor was…
Candlelight Weekend 2022
Join us for holiday spirit, shopping, music, kids' activities, food, drink, and more festive fun! Thursday Trolley Route Friday/Saturday Trolley Route Carriage Route
Frankfort's Newest Fine Dining Experience
Glen Willis, the historic landmark building on the outskirts of Frankfort just down from Buffalo Trace Distillery, has in its 207 years of existence been a private home (one of its owners, Revolutionary War veteran and politician Humphrey Marshall, was notorious for having fought a duel with Henry Clay when both served in the…
Cheers to Historically Good Beer!
Outside of Frankfort, Sigmund (Sig) Luscher may not have the same name recognition as Col. E. H. Taylor Jr, yet the men have been inextricably linked for 157 years. At first, the two seem like an odd couple, the Kentucky aristocrat and the immigrant from Bern, Switzerland. The ultimate spirits aficionado and the beer…
Find Frankfort this Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and in our opinion, there’s no better time to travel to Frankfort. Cooler temperatures allow for pleasant outdoor adventures, delicious meals, and even a bourbon tasting or four! Whether you’re a Kentucky native or just in town for a few days, we have many wonderful opportunities that will…
Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month in the Capital City
Photo: Bourbon on the Banks In 2007, the US Senate declared September "Bourbon Heritage Month". This observance calls for the celebration of America's "Native Spirit" which is of course, Bourbon. By definition, bourbon is made in the United States. But really, everyone knows that means Kentucky- 95% of the world's bourbon is made in our…
Bourbon on the Banks Festival
If there are two things that most Kentuckians relish, it’s bourbon and festivals. The two come together on Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the annual celebration of Bourbon on the Banks. Now in its third year, the festival provides those 21 years of age and older with an afternoon…
A Dog is a Man's Best Friend
Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to leave your dog behind. Frankfort is full of dog-friendly places to play and eat. Frankfort’s love of dogs goes way back: In 1870, Frankfort native George Graham Vest, a lawyer and U.S. Senator, gained international acclaim for his closing arguments in a trial seeking damages for killing…
Public Art Walking Tours Begin in Downtown Frankfort!
Frankfort, KY – The Frankfort / Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission announces the launch of guided public art walking tours beginning Sept. 9, 2022. Tours will be offered every Friday at 2 pm and will run through Friday November 11. Join guide, Terry Strickland for a 60-minute guided walking tour and learn about…
