It seems Americans love to be scared, as witness the popularity of such eerie attractions as Massachusetts’ Lizzie Borden House; voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s grave in New Orleans, and Colorado’s… more: Frankfort After Dark ..read more

Frankfort, KY is a city where tradition thrives. From delicious barrels of Kentucky bourbon to the stories charted in its museums, Frankfort is full to the brim with culture and… more: Savoring Frankfort ..read more

Some people will do almost anything for a good cup of coffee or a bourbon cocktail – and that includes pedaling up and down Frankfort’s hills on a 13-person contraption… more: Pedaling for Potables ..read more

Getaway to Frankfort This Fall Fall has almost arrived in Frankfort, and it might just be our favorite season. With fall comes lovely temperate days to explore the city, calm… more: Frankfort Fall ..read more

When you go to most plant nurseries, you go with the idea of staying just long enough to select the plants and flowers you want for your house or garden. … more: Frankfort, Kentucky’s Hidden Oasis ..read more

1. Visit the Kentucky State Capitol Frankfort has an abundance of history! Check out some of the museums, historic homes, and more here. 2. Taste the spirit of Kentucky while you tour the distilleries. Frankfort is home to Castle & Key Distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Whiskey Thief Distilling, J. Mattingly Distillery, and Glenns Creek Distilling! 3. Get lost in a book at Poor Richard’s Poor Richard’s Books is a cozy spot with thousands of books. Make sure you check out the attic– you might just find some treasure! 4. Get some fresh air while hiking or biking at Cove Spr ..read more

It seems a week doesn’t go by that Frankfort isn’t throwing some kind of party, celebration, festival or special event to entice locals and visitors to experience all the Capital city’s downtown offers. July’s celebration promises to be really special as it celebrates the commonwealth’s gift to the world.  The inaugural Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week kicks off July 15th and runs through July 20th. The week will feature a wide range of bourbon tours, bourbon products and naturally, bourbon cocktails. “We’ve put this event together so that residents and tourists alike can explore the histo ..read more

Jonathan Seppenfield says his main goal is to ensure small breweries have a place in the public eye.  Since August of last year, he has been doing just that at POURter’s, Kentucky’s first ever self-serve tap house which he owns with his wife Tiffany. “My idea is that if someone tries a particular beer here and likes it, I will encourage him/her to go to the brewery and check out what else they have,” says Seppenfield. “I love people to come in and try something they’ve never had before,” he continues.  “Everyone knows Country Boy, but do they know Turtleback Ridge Brewery in Ewing, K ..read more

It’s that time of year again. The Run for the Roses. The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. However you want to refer to it, the first Saturday in May has only one meaning for citizens of the commonwealth – the Kentucky Derby. This year marks a special milestone – the 150th anniversary of the Derby and Kentuckians will once again revel in style. National attention will be focused on Louisville, but Frankfort is scheduled to kick off its own party on St. Clair Street where the appropriately named Kentucky Wild Horses Trio will hold sway from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The band’s roots ..read more

Image credit: Goodwood Brewing Admit it – when it comes to Kentucky comfort food, most of us will take a Hot Brown every time. There’s just something about moist white turkey, sizzling bacon, lightly charred tomatoes and creamy Mornay sauce on buttered toast that gets our culinary juices flowing and our mouths watering. In recognition of this, Downtown Frankfort, with the support of Whitaker Bank, has put together a week-long Hot Brown Trail (April 26- May 3) that will lead up to this year’s Run for the Roses. The original Hot Brown may have been created at Louisville’s Brown Hotel in 192 ..read more