Frankfort - Kentucky - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

A city with a focus on history, Frankfort, Kentucky, displays a diverse collection of items with historical significance ranging from old houses to various landmarks to a museum. The city is conveniently situated near three major highways, Interstate 60, Interstate 75 and US 60, as well as a number of airports - Lexington Bluegrass Airport and Louisville International Airport. This also coincides with the city being near both Louisville and Lexington.

Among the many attractions to see in the city of Frankfort are historic homes, such as the Berry Hill Mansion, the Frank Lloyd Wright - Zeigler House and the Lieutenant Governor's House. There are government and state buildings, such as the Kentucky History Center and the Floral Clock, and other museums and historical sites and outdoor attractions, such as the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary and Salato Wildlife Education Center. Many of these places, like the Berry Hill Mansion for example, can actually be visited with a tour guide, thus enhancing the experience. 

Lodging is not a problem in Frankfort with 6 hotels to choose from. Most of these have either an indoor or outdoor pool and a continental breakfast included with your room. While staying in Frankfort you should also make an attempt to go to one of the various gorgeous parks and partake in some recreational activity or simply go for a walk on one of the numerous trails. The parks in the city offer an extensive variety of activities to participate in ranging from different sports to leisurely fishing to picnicking. Some parks even host weddings and receptions.

When shopping amongst the small boutiques and stores, you have to drop in at Rebecca-Ruth Candies for the 100-proof bourbon candies made from a recipe passed down from the early 1900s. You can also get a sense of how a real distillery works by visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery and get a tour of the facility.