Image from Kentucky Gentlemen Cigars What do John F. Kennedy, Babe Ruth, Sigmond Freud, Michael Jordan, Mark Twain, Clint Eastwood, General George Patton and Arnold Schwarzenegger all have in common? All the men were (presumably) gentlemen and they all enjoyed a fine cigar. Thus, they would have felt right at home at the Kentucky Gentlemen Cigar…

Image from Mami Monchita’s For those who collect ethnic restaurants, here’s one to add to your collection. Mami Monchita’s, tucked into an off-the-beaten path neighborhood somewhat removed from Frankfort’s downtown dining establishments, offers diners a flavorful tour of Honduras. The cuisine of this Central American nation is a tantalizing mix of Spanish and indigenous, with…

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 for…

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 the…

Join us for holiday spirit, shopping, music, kids’ activities, food, drink, and more festive fun! Thursday Trolley Route Friday/Saturday Trolley Route Carriage Route

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 Kentucky…

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 lover…

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 have…

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 state,…

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 slate…