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The old building is beautifully designed with fantastic craftsmanship. The detail is amazing. The building was home to the Kentucky General Assembly from 1830-1910. #OnTheRoad

Old State Capitol

You can study the exhibits at Old State Capitol, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

Old State Capitol
Lexington featuring an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a garden

Kentucky State Capitol

After visiting Kentucky State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Frankfort. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Kentucky State Capitol
Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort. The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall

Kentucky State University

Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Kentucky State University

The Grand Theatre

Enjoy a performance at The Grand Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.

The Grand Theatre

Old Governor’s Mansion

Find out about the history of Frankfort when you spend time at Old Governor’s Mansion. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

Old Governor’s Mansion

Church of the Ascension

Church of the Ascension is just one of the places to see in Frankfort, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the area's hiking trails and horseback riding.

Church of the Ascension

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Capital Plaza Hotel

Capital Plaza Hotel

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Capital Plaza Hotel
The Delegate

The Delegate

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Bluegrass Inn

Bluegrass Inn

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Bluegrass Inn
Best Western Parkside Inn

Best Western Parkside Inn

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80 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington W - Versailles by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington W - Versailles by IHG

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Baymont by Wyndham Georgetown/Lexington North

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY

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131 Darby Dr, Georgetown, KY
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Georgetown

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Georgetown

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Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown

Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown

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