Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Frankfort

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Frankfort

Mary Todd Lincoln House
Mary Todd Lincoln House
4.6 (367 ratings)4.5 (577 ratings)
Historic childhood home of the First Lady of the United States (from 1861-1865), with tours & more.
578 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistory museumLocal history museumMuseumTour operatorHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Tourist Checklist
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"Located in downtown Lexington, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is positioned just at the center of West Main Street. Built between 1803 and 1806, the museum is made from attractive Georgian brick and previously used as an inn and a tavern. It was so until 1932 when Mary Todd’s father bought the building so his family can use it."
Mentioned by Louisville 2 days itinerary
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"Lexington is also home to the Mary Todd Lincoln House, the family residence of the future wife of the sixteenth President of the United States. Hourly tours are available Monday – Saturday."
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
4.7 (539 ratings)4.5 (398 ratings)
Stately 19th-century home & grounds of politician Henry Clay, with tours, exhibits, trails & more.
120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksArboretumCafeHistorical landmarkMuseumHistoric SitesGardensSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Looking for more things to do in downtown Lexington with a little history involved?. The Henry Clay Estate is a great option for something to do in the area!. A huge Italianate home with two wings and surrounded by greenery and forest, it is a testament to old Lexington."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Lexington, USA
"Part historic home and part public park with storybook gardens, Ashland was the Italianate estate of famed statesman and great compromiser Henry Clay (1777–1852), one of Kentucky's favorite sons."
Waveland State Historic Site
Waveland State Historic Site
4.7 (270 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings)
Antebellum plantation featuring a Greek Revival home & original outbuildings, plus events.
225 Waveland Museum Ln, Lexington, KY 40514, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumState parkHistoric SitesHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Grand and historic with its Doric columns and red-brick walls, the Waveland State Historic Site is one of the best-preserved examples of the American plantation era still standing in Kentucky. It’s set in its very own square of greenery on the south-western edge of the city, offering a glimpse at the regal lifestyles lived by the area’s 19th-century landowners. A grand example of an antebellum mansion from the era, guests here can tour the opulent interior rooms (once the home of the local Bryan clan) and the sweeping grounds, where an old ice house, some slave quarters and a classic southern smokehouse still stand."
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Waveland is a historic antebellum plantation home that has been restored and reopened to the public. The grounds of Waveland contain the extravagant main house and with three outbuildings, which include slave quarters, a smokehouse, and an icehouse. The home is now operated daily, and guided tours provide education and insight into the family and enslaved peoples who lived and worked on the grounds of Waveland."
The Lexington Cemetery
The Lexington Cemetery
4.7 (67 ratings)4.5 (312 ratings)
833 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
CemeterySights & LandmarksNon-profit organization
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"The Lexington Cemetery is full of history and graves interspersed with beautiful trees, and peaceful resting sites. It not only is the final resting place of popular citizens of Lexington, but is also home to three places marked in the National Register of Historic Places. The Confederate Soldier Monument pays a tribute to the Civil War veterans...Read more"
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Lexington, KY | PlanetWare
"The Lexington Cemetery was established as a public cemetery in 1849. It highlights the social, political, military, and environmental history of the community. The cemetery is also a beautiful green space, encompassing more than 170 acres of land."
McConnell Springs
McConnell Springs
4.7 (886 ratings)4.5 (79 ratings)
Site of the first Lexington settlement hosting events, educational programs & natural springs.
416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksNature preserveHistoric Walking Areas
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"McConnell Springs is a beautiful rush of wilderness and thick greenery that decorates the fringes of Lexington along the north. It is named after William McConnell, a frontiersman who used this area for his and his compadres’ camp in 1775. The group arrived here at the beginning of the American Revolution and named the beginning of this settlement after a Massachusetts town, also called Lexington."
Long Run Park
Long Run Park
4.5 (492 ratings)
Long Run Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40245, USA
Park
Mentioned by Sea Kayak Explorer
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"Long Run Park is an excellent kayaking area only 30 minutes directly west from the center of Louisville. A Stillwater Class I kayaking area, it is perfect for families with young children and those who have never tried kayaking before. The area is very quiet and is often used as a place of introspection by kayaking enthusiasts who like to pause and birdwatch or enjoy a good book at one of the picnic areas nearby."
Mentioned by Garretts Realty
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"Another one of the best parks in Louisville is Long Run Park. Located a little further away from Downtown Louisville than the other parks on the list. A very nice park to visit for fishing, to take the kids to play on the playgrounds, or cool off in the new spraygrounds addition."
Whitaker Bank Ballpark
Whitaker Bank Ballpark
4.5 (544 ratings)4.5 (133 ratings)
207 Legends Ln, Lexington, KY 40505, USA
Baseball fieldSights & LandmarksArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by tripbuzz.com
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"Baseball Fields207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY 40505MoreLess Info. Whitaker Bank Ballpark is a 6,994-seat venue that serves as the home of the Lexington Legends of the South Atlantic League. The location also features a variety of special areas for guests to enjoy, including the Pepsi Party Deck and the Budweiser Stables."
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park
4.1 (193 ratings)
100 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Park
Mentioned by The Dog People by Rover.com
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"#downtownlexington #lexingtonky #dogpark #waglocal #phoenixparklex. A post shared by Phoenix Park Lexington KY (@phoenixparklex) on Jul 6, 2017 at 12:09am PDT"
Cathedral of Christ the King
Cathedral of Christ the King
4.8 (112 ratings)5 (20 ratings)
299 Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksCatholic churchChurchChurches & Cathedrals
Eckert's Orchard
Eckert's Orchard
4.2 (498 ratings)4.5 (28 ratings)
1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
OrchardSights & LandmarksFarmers' marketPick your own farm producePlaygroundFarms

Top Best Restaurants in Frankfort

Wendy's
Wendy's
3.6 (189 ratings)
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
1100 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
Fast food restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
4.4 (1025 ratings)
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
1881 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509, USA
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantBarBar & grillCatererDown home cooking restaurantGluten-free restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by Things To Do
Most Popular Italian food in Lexington, Kentucky, United States
"1881 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2429ItalianDinner, LunchTakeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service+1 859-264-8395http://www.carrabbas.com"
Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant
3.2 (457 ratings)
Standard Chinese eatery with a menu of à la carte dishes alongside an occasional buffet.
1510 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantRestaurant

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Frankfort

KFC
KFC
3.7 (553 ratings)
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.
2401 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Chicken restaurantFast food restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Little Caesars Pizza
3.9 (525 ratings)
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
2003 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantChicken wings restaurantFast food restaurantPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Jimmy John's
Jimmy John's
4 (43 ratings)
Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
105 N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Sandwich shopCatererFast food restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Frankfort

Josie's Restaurant
Josie's Restaurant
4.5 (648 ratings)
1973 Lexington Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantLunch restaurant
Josie's Restaurant
Josie's Restaurant
4.5 (1255 ratings)
Breakfast mainstay serving pancakes, cheese grits & other American eats, as well as lunch & dinner.
821 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VisitLEX
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"I definitely recommend coming hungry because like any good southern mama they are going to stuff you full. This kid friendly joint has a laid-back vibe and is in the heart of one of Lexington’s oldest neighborhoods."
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A
4.6 (2408 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.
2514 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCatererChicken restaurantDelivery serviceFamily restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Frankfort

Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort
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Hampton Inn Frankfort
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Capital Plaza Hotel
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