Welcome to Frankfort Kentucky!September brings with it the start of festivals and Fall events to enjoy.New to Frankfort this year, is the Symphonic Stroll at Josephine Sculpture Park. Saturday, September 18, #VisitFrankfortKY for an immersive evening of art, nature, and music across the beautiful spaces and sculptures of Josephine Sculpture Park. Engage with Artist-in-residence Andréa Stanislav while she creates an…

40+ Dog-Friendly Spots in Frankfort, Kentucky!Get away to Kentucky’s capital city with your best friend.Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to leave your dog behind. In Frankfort, Kentucky, dog-friendly places to play, eat, and stay are easy to find. Visit during the ‘dog days of summer’ or any time of year and you’ll…

Whether you are a Frankfort local looking for staycation ideas, or are planning to visit, one of our curated itineraries should help build a pleasant, authentic Kentucky experience! Our “Day in Frankfort” itinerary outlines what you can see in one day.  “Explore Outdoors” highlights many outdoor adventures in Frankfort.  “A Taste of Frankfort with…

Welcome to Frankfort, Kentucky in July- There is so much to celebrate!July is a great month to visit Frankfort, Kentucky!  Live concerts downtown, a newly designated Entertainment district in place,  Nice weather for getting out on the water with Kentucky River Tours or Canoe Kentucky... What are you waiting for?   READ MORE  

This summer's Honey-do List:We have done all the work for you!From camping, to breweries or distilleries, to listening to his favorite music performed live, Frankfort Kentucky offers  all sorts of things to do this summer. We know that once the weather warms up and the days get longer, your "honey-do " lists usually include…

From National Travel and Tourism week to Frankfort Heritage Week, the Capital city has a lot to celebrate this month.  The Visit Frankfort welcome center has seen a significant increase in visitors and we have welcomed back our first motor coach group since the pandemic. There is more to do and see in Frankfort…

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the critical role that travel will play in driving economic recovery efforts and building the path forward through the theme Power of Travel. Celebrated annually the first full week in May, NTTW was created by…

Visit Frankfort has introduced a new walking tour to Downtown.  Local historian, Russ Kennedy, has spent most of April preparing to welcome tourists to the area with his wealth of information on all things E.H. Taylor. Welcome to Frankfort KY.  I'm Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr., and this is my town Bourbon aficionados and history…

Everywhere you look lately, you are encouraged to get outside.  Now more than ever, it important for our mental health- and physical health to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.  Out door activities are also often allow for socializing while practicing physical distancing.  Frankfort Kentucky offers some beautiful places to enjoy the mild…

Old Frankfort Pike is among 34 new National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads recently added to the Federal Highway Administration’s America’s Byways collection. America’s Byways are a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories, and treasured places. Under the National Scenic Byways Program, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic…