1. Spend an afternoon searching for treasures at any of our local shops! 2. Get lost in a book at Poor Richard’s 3. Spruce up your home by getting *another* house plant at Wilson Nurseries. Make sure to check out The Butterfly Greenhouse while you’re there. 4. Explore your creative side while taking a pottery…
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The Inside Scoop on What to Do in Frankfort, from a Local History Buff My Frankfort: Eleanor Hasken-Wagner, Ph.D. - Written by Patti Nickell
Eleanor Hasken-Wagner, Ph.D., is a history buff and relentless supporter of all things Frankfort. For the past six months, she has served as the city’s Museum & Historic Sites Supervisor. As much as she loves history, she enjoys a good time, and in Frankfort, she has found ample opportunity for both. Q. Where is…
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Do Something Cool with your Summer! Summer in Frankfort - Written by Patti Nickell
Summer is almost here and that means lots of activity in the capital city – both indoors and outdoors. Locals and visitors have their pick of themed walking tours, cultural attractions, and a wide array of entertainment options. Walk in the Footsteps of the Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry Don’t be surprised if you…
Summer Sun Brings Family Fun Visit Frankfort for your next Family Vacation
Go prowl awhile at Salato Wildlife Education Center. You can discover an abundance of wildlife, participate in workshops, or enjoy a nice hike and relaxing picnic. Make your vacation count by visiting the Floral Clock, just across from the State Capitol Building. The face of the clock is 34ft across and covered in thousands of blooms. Explore nearly 70 works…
How to experience Frankfort, from a local hospitality expert My Frankfort: Marc Stone - Written by Patti Nickell
We are debuting a new feature in our News – a column entitled My Frankfort – where Frankfort residents, both long-time residents and newcomers, tell us what they love most about Frankfort. We kick off this column with Marc Stone, chairman of the Board of Directors for Visit Frankfort and local businessman. He is the…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Mortimer Bibb’s Public House
In what was once the venerable M.A. Selbert’s Jewelry Store now stands a gem of a pub. Selbert’s operated for nearly a century-and-a-half at its St. Clair Street location. Mortimer Bibb’s Public House has been open for less than two years (November, 2020), and instead of selling pearls and diamonds, it offers pints and drams.…
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Where to Dine by the Water in Frankfort Written by Patti Nickell
It may be a bit early to be thinking of waterside dining when the temps are hardly tropical and the view is without the colors of spring and summer, but hey, no one said you had to eat outdoors and after all, spring will be here before you know it. Frankfort has more restaurants with a…
Find Your Sweet Spots in Frankfort! Written by Patti Nickell
This article appeared in the Lexington Herald on Feb. 6Many are familiar with Tombstone, the Town too Tough to Die, but how many know about Frankfort, the Town too Sweet to Diet? If it was hard to stay out of Boot Hill in the Southern Arizona town, it’s virtually impossible to stay out of the candy…
Sig’s 155th Anniversary Oktoberfest Celebration
Frankfort is so fortunate to be the home of this small heritage brewery with lofty ambitions. Sig Luscher Brewery never fails at offering a great time with historically good beer!Do not miss out on a day of celebration filled with live music all day, food trucks, games, a Frisbee Tournament and of course the tapping of Sig’s Oktoberfest Beer…
Fall Hikes in Frankfort It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors!
Cove Spring ParkThere are miles of trails to enjoy a hike here. From the paved Sky Trail that overlooks the city – a great place to walk your dog – to the forested trails with their up and down routes – to the remote feel of the wetlands trails that run along the creek, it is…