​Kentucky's capital city nestled between Louisville and Lexington along the Kentucky River is in the heart of bourbon, horse and wine country.
Join us this year as we open the waterways from the Ohio to the Capital City and celebrate our tradition of a true river city! With a plethora of historical sites, eclectic shops and restaurants to genealogy, arts and don’t forget about the bourbon. Come and visit ~ stay awhile and enjoy our southern hospitality and our Kentucky River heritage.
Population 29,000 • Franklin County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet*
Established 1786; chosen as Capital when Kentucky was formed in 1792; US 60, 127, off I-64, on the Kentucky River. Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission, Frankfort Visitor Center, 100 Capital Ave., Franklin, 4060

Cities

Frankfort
Georgetown
Lawrenceburg
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Transportation

​Distance from Major Airports 
Blue Grass Airport is 23 miles away from Frankfort 
Louisville International Airport (SDF)is 55 miles from Frankfort 
Major Highways
 I-64
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Uber
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TARC Bus System

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Gateway Partners

Serafini

Lively bistro with views of the state capitol grounds, serving Italian & Southern fare plus bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery 

Time-tested distillery offering its own brand of bourbons & warehouse tours with tastings.

Broadway Clay Gallery

Acharming pottery shop in Kentucky's scenic capital
Wheel Throwing, Hand Building, Classes for Adults & Kids, Locally Made Pottery for Sale in our Gallery

Hampton Inn 

 Founded on a ford of the Kentucky River, the state capital of Kentucky holds a special place in Bluegrass Country. 

Canoe Kentucky 

Specializing in rental, retail and instruction, we cover all the paddling bases. We rent the highest quality rental canoes, kayaks, rafts and sup's. We also sell boats from Jackson, Liquid Logic, Native, Current Designs, Wenonah, Bic, Osage and Bluegrass Canoes.

Salato Wildlife Education Center 

​Seasonal venue hosting indoor & outdoor natural history exhibits & programs, plus fishing & hiking.

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Events

One Night in Memphis 

Oct 06, 2017 
7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
308 Saint Clair Street
Frankfort KY 40601 US
Location Contact: Ticket Office 10--3pm daily
Location Phone: 502.352.1234
Box Office Open at 6:30 pm - Doors Open at 7 PM 

Queen Machine 

Oct 12, 2017 
7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M
308 Saint Clair StreetFrankfort KY 40601 US
Location Contact: Ticket Office 10--3pm daily
Location Phone: 502.352.1234
Box Office Open at 6:30 pm - Doors Open at 7pm

BOURBONAZA

Dates & Times
Oct 13 - Oct 14, 2017 

5:00 P.M. Rare Bourbon Auction
Drinks, Music Food

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