It seems Americans love to be scared, as witness the popularity of such eerie attractions as Massachusetts’ Lizzie Borden House; voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s grave in New Orleans, and Colorado’s Stanley Hotel (which, if you saw “The Shining,” still gives you chills). All scary spots to be sure, but there is no shortage of daunting…
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Savoring Frankfort Bourbon, History, and Sweet Traditions: Written by Julia Koslowsky
Frankfort, KY is a city where tradition thrives. From delicious barrels of Kentucky bourbon to the stories charted in its museums, Frankfort is full to the brim with culture and history that come alive around every corner. Establishments like Rebecca Ruth Candy combine mouth-watering treats with a dash of the past to add extra sweetness…
Pedaling for Potables The Bourbon Blazer: Written by Patti Nickell
Some people will do almost anything for a good cup of coffee or a bourbon cocktail – and that includes pedaling up and down Frankfort’s hills on a 13-person contraption that’s a cross between a bicycle and a trolley car. The Bourbon Blazer Bike has been a fixture on the capital’s streets since April of…
The Frankfort A Bourbon Cocktail for the Capital City: Written by Patti Nickell
Have you ever wondered just how many classic cocktails have been named after cities? As it turns out, not that many. The Manhattan is obviously the first to come to mind, although technically, it’s named for a borough in a city. There’s also Singapore (the Sling), Moscow (the Mule), London (the Fog), Los Angeles (the…
Frankfort Fall Written by Julia Koslowsky
Getaway to Frankfort This Fall Fall has almost arrived in Frankfort, and it might just be our favorite season. With fall comes lovely temperate days to explore the city, calm nights to indulge a glass of bourbon on the riverfront, and beautiful colors that cover the Kentucky landscape. Frankfort is full of small-town charm, outdoor…
Frankfort, Kentucky’s Hidden Oasis Wilson's Plant Co.: Written by Patti Nickell
When you go to most plant nurseries, you go with the idea of staying just long enough to select the plants and flowers you want for your house or garden. It’s safe to say that most of us don’t think of a nursery as a tourist attraction. Then there’s Wilson Plant Co here in the…
16 Things to do in Frankfort, Kentucky
1. Visit the Kentucky State Capitol 2. Taste the spirit of Kentucky while you tour the distilleries. 3. Get lost in a book at Poor Richard’s 4. Get some fresh air while hiking or biking at Cove Spring Park! See more places for outdoor adventures here. 5. Miley Cyrus said it best- “I can buy myself flowers”. You can…
Frankfort is Kentucky Distilled Bourbon Week in Frankfort, Kentucky: Written by Patti Nickell
It seems a week doesn’t go by that Frankfort isn’t throwing some kind of party, celebration, festival or special event to entice locals and visitors to experience all the Capital city’s downtown offers. July’s celebration promises to be really special as it celebrates the commonwealth’s gift to the world. The inaugural Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week…
Tapping into Dreams Frankfort's Self-Serve Taproom- POURter's: Written by Patti Nickell
Jonathan Seppenfield says his main goal is to ensure small breweries have a place in the public eye. Since August of last year, he has been doing just that at POURter’s, Frankfort, Kentucky’s first ever self-serve tap house which he owns with his wife Tiffany. “My idea is that if someone tries a particular beer…
Slainte, Frankfort! Dicey Riley's: Written by Patti Nickell
With his rosy cheeks, twinkling eyes and ginger-brown locks, Joe Bryant looks the very essence of a publican pulling the taps and chatting up the locals at a Dublin pub. But Bryant isn’t in Ireland’s capital; he’s in Kentucky’s capital. As a co-owner and manager of Dicey Riley’s Irish Pub on St. Clair Street, he…
