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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "great place" 05/10/2013
- "Free fun for kids" 02/28/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Great sight to capture views of the Ca..." 05/11/2013
- "If you like historic graves...go here..." 04/26/2013
Category: Cemeteries; Scenic Drives
Frankfort Cemetery 215 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Franklin County) Telephone: (502) 227-2403 Established in 1845, this is the second incorporated cemetery in... more »
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Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Scouts at the Capitol" 04/23/2013
- "Always Wonderful" 03/27/2013
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #4 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Powerful tribute to our Vietnam Vets" 11/11/2012
- "What a treasure" 09/08/2012
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Cemeteries
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This memorial to Kentuckians killed in Vietnam is a giant sundial whose shadows fall on every name on the anniversary of that...
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This memorial to Kentuckians killed in Vietnam is a giant sundial whose shadows fall on every name on the anniversary of that soldier's death.
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Ranked #5 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Scout day at the Capitol" 04/23/2013
- "Must See, but plan ahead" 04/13/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Built in 1914 as the new Governor's mansion, this is the oldest official governor's residence in the United States.
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Ranked #6 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Greek Revival architect at it's best" 05/11/2013
- "beautiful, with many tulips plant outs..." 05/08/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; History Museums
The Old Capitol is privvy to some of Kentucky's speckled history. Free guided and self-guided tours are available.
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Ranked #7 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "A Real Original" 05/10/2013
- "First large home in Frankfort" 09/04/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Liberty Hall Historic Site was the home of one of Kentucky's most important families. The site contains two houses: Liberty...
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Liberty Hall Historic Site was the home of one of Kentucky's most important families. The site contains two houses: Liberty Hall (1796) built by John Brown, one of Kentucky's first United States Senator and the Orlando Brown House (1835), designed by Gideon Shryock, and owned by Senator Brown's second son.
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Ranked #8 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Nature at it's Finest" 03/27/2013
- "Prairie along Oregon Trail" 10/15/2012
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #9 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "History Lovers Fun Time" 03/27/2013
- "Unique Architecture" 01/26/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Built in 1797, it served as the residence of 33 governors until a new one was built in 1914.
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Ranked #10 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Beautiful Building" 05/12/2013
- "Beautiful state capitol" 05/11/2013
Category: Government Buildings
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Ranked #11 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Neat place" 05/12/2013
- "Chocolate!!!" 04/10/2013
Category: Specialty Museums
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Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum offers a guided tour and includes antique candy making equipment as well as new equipment....
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Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum offers a guided tour and includes antique candy making equipment as well as new equipment. It continues as family confectionery operation that was founded in the year 1919. They are noted for the invention of Bourbon Balls. Tours and retail are open year round. Tour price includes a chocolate, free chocolate aroma therapy and lots of Southern Hospitality.
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Ranked #12 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Trees" 05/09/2013
- "Embarrassment of Frankfort" 09/01/2011
Category: Cemeteries
The cemetery contains Kentucky's only momument to black Civil War soldiers.
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Ranked #13 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "A Community Treasure!" 04/22/2013
- "Not what it was like in back time" 09/16/2012
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #14 of 16 attractions in Frankfort
- "Country Place Jamboree" 05/28/2012
Category: Theaters
Great family oriented place to visit and hear good country music at a reasonable price.
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Category: Parks
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Category: Bodies of Water
A fisherman's paradise: catch rainbow and brown trout and smallmouth and rock bass here.
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