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What to do and see in Frankfort, Kentucky (KY): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
The city of Frankfort has a long and torturous history. First settled in 1786, the city has survived a failed attempt to make Kentucky a part of the Spanish Empire, an occupation by the Confederate Army, disastrous fires, and flooding from the Kentucky River. This exciting past has left the capital city full of historic sites, museums, and restored mansions. Visit the bourbon warehouses at the Buffalo Trace Distillery or explore the beautiful Bluegrass Hills at the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary.
Restaurants in Frankfort
1. Elkhorn Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
This 86-mile waterway offers some of the state's finest smallmouth bass fishing.
Reviewed By charlesbC6079KL
A kyack paradise. You can rent a Kyack or canoe from Canoe Kentucky or put your own in. Do not put in above US 421 due to dam above there. Best to check with Canoe Kentucky before putting your cannoe or kyack in to the creek. Scenery is great.,
2. Cove Springs Park
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By IronRangeMNGirl - Minneapolis, United States
We stopped while on a recent road trip. It's wonderful that the waterfalls themselves are very easily accessed without having to hike in. We enjoyed watching a little water snake in swim around at the base of the waterfalls. There are also great hiking trails if you have more time. Your time here can be what you make of it.... either a 20 minute stop to just see the waterfalls or you can spend hours hiking and picnicing. Very beautiful!!
3. Three Boys Farm Distillery
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By mikesX5815UN
If you are in the Frankfort Kentucky area, Don't pass up the opportunity to visit three boys farm. This is a great little distillery off the beaten path. They have a great philosophy, Hunter, the master distiller is a great guy who definitely knows what he's doing. You can do cask strength barrel tastings in the visitor center and the distillery tour across the way is very interesting and informative.
4. Glenns Creek Distillery
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Want to see, understand and make Bourbon then Glenns Creek's small Pot still distillery located on the Former Old Crow Distillery Property at 3501 McCracken Pike Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 is the stop for you! Home of OCD #5 single barrel, barrel strength Bourbon, Café Ole' Bourbon, Cuervito Vivo! Bourbon, Stave + Barrel Bourbon, Ryskey Whiskey, Kentucky Prohibition Rum, S'otit Vodka, Hamilton Spirit, Hamilton Dark, Hamilton Smoke. If you have seen our big brothers AND still wondered how Bourbon is made come see us!
Reviewed By hynds1797
Very casual and informative look at a small craft distillery. Prior commitments about Covid enforcements have some merit but the place is open air with fans blowing to circulate the air. Distancing practiced at the bar but you can’t wear a mask and drink (obviously). Masks were required when not at the bar but not strictly enforced. Tour size limited to 8 people. Enough about Covid, Bourbons are excellent and Dave gives you a lot of information that you won’t get in the industrial sized tours. Really enjoyed this as a highlight of our trip through KY.
5. Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
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4.0 based on 242 reviews
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.
Reviewed By O3447AOdebbiec - Palm Bay, United States
They let you taste their bourbon chocolates. So good. Again currently no tours but they are very friendly in their. The building is historic.
