It may surprise some to discover that in a landlocked state like Kentucky, there is no shortage of recreational water opportunities. We might not have an ocean or a Gulf, but across the state, there are multiple lakes, rivers, creeks, and ponds where one can go to dip a toe or a tube in the water. Frankfort…

If we’re talking Kentucky…we’re talking bourbon, and Kentucky’s capital city is no exception! You could say we’re #KYDistilled. Frankfort is home to 4 unique distilleries, all offering various tours and tastings, including the World’s Most Award Winning Distillery! But we offer more ways to experience the Spirit of America. From river adventures and bourbon festivals…

When you name your business Locals, you better have the muscle to back up the moxie. The term signifies a number of things, most importantly, an authentic experience that encapsulates the flavor of a place that is …well, local. If not the actual city, certainly the region. One of the first things you see when you walk…

For a small town, Frankfort has quite a tapestry woven of fascinating facts. By now, many know that the homes of the man who first planted Bibb lettuce and the gent who introduced the phrase, “A dog is man’s best friend” are located here. But other factoids are more obscure.  For example, did you know…

Frankfort, KY – The Frankfort / Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission announces the launch of the E. H. Taylor Audio Walking Tour in downtown Frankfort. This tour is a self-guided experience enabling visitors to learn about the history of Frankfort’s bourbon industry while strolling through our historic downtown area. Listen to the voice of…

As Capital City Museum put it, “The joy, enthusiasm, and energy downtown was unparalleled.” The day’s festivities started with breakfast being served by several of our local restaurants, followed by the YMCA’s Derby Dash where children raced down the streets of Downtown Frankfort.  Other happenings throughout the day included WalkBike Frankfort’s Pedal for the Posies,…

Public art goes back to prehistoric times with the cave drawings depicting scenes of survival in a harsh world.  As the world became less harsh, art became the purview of the privileged – those rich enough to commission works for their homes, or at least flush enough to afford a ticket to an art museum. The English…

With the first Saturday in May just around the corner, the commonwealth is gearing up for its biggest event of the year, and the consensus is “why wait for the first Saturday when you can get the party started sooner?” Frankfort’s celebration kicks off May 1st, and continues through Derby Day, May 6th, with the…

Frankfort, KY – The Frankfort / Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission will begin offering guided walking tours showcasing the public art in historic downtown Frankfort beginning May 5, 2023. Tours will be offered on Friday’s at 2pm in May, June, September and October and at 10am on Fridays in July and August. Tours are…

Frankfort, KY – The Frankfort / Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission, Downtown Frankfort, Inc. and the City of Frankfort will kick off Derby Week with the Kentucky Hot Brown Trail. Beginning May 1, and running through May 6, more than 16 local restaurants and shops will be offering Hot Brown themed specials and discounts…