Sights

Rebecca-Ruth Candy Inc.

Sales room open Mon.-Sat. 8:00a.m.- 5:30p.m. Year round. Rebecca-Ruth Candy is world famous as the "Originators of Bourbon Candy". This business began in 1919 by two women, Rebecca and Ruth. Today Ruth Booe's family is involved in every aspect of making candy using time proven methods. A tour highlight is "Edna's Table," an 11 foot marble slab. Edna is now retired after over 66 years of candy making. Come see candy made the old fashioned way and ask for your free sample! Rebecca-Ruth Candy, "Now That's Taste!" Order online: www.rebeccaruth.com

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address:	112 East Second Street
tel:	502- 223-7475
openings:	Mon.- Thurs. 9:00a.m.-4:30p.m. (Jan.-Oct.)

Old State Capitol History Museum

Operated by the Kentucky Historical Society, this national landmark was Kentucky's seat of government from 1831-1910. Greek Revival structure includes a unique, self-supporting staircase held together by precision and pressure. Tours: Guided tours available. Large groups please call in advance. Admission: Free, Wheelchair Accessible

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address:	Broadway and Lewis Street
tel:	502-564-3016
openings:	Mon.-Sat. 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Sun. noon-4:00p.m. (Library closed on Sundays)

Salato Wildlife Education Center & Game Farm

Two public fishing lakes, picnic areas, shelters and official watchable wildlife site. Salato Wildlife Education Center offers interpretive and interactive displays and exhibits on native fish, wildlife and plants. Live wildlife exhibits in native habitat with scheduled educational programs for children and adults year-round. Special weekend events. Kentucky Afield Gift Shop open during Center hours. Hunting and fishing licenses available. Hours: Tue.-Sat. 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Sun. 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Game Farm Grounds open sunrise to sunset daily. Admission: Game Farm grounds use more..

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address:	#1 Game Farm Road off U.S. 60, 3 miles west of Frankfort 502-564-7863

Kentucky State Capitol

Tour one of the most beautiful capitols in the country. Completed in 1910, the Beaux Arts design features 70 ionic columns, decorative murals and sculptures of Kentucky dignitaries. Also, the First Lady Doll Collection and changing history and culture exhibits are featured on the first floor.

Located next to the Capitol and overlooking the Kentucky River is the official Governor's residence. The Beaux Arts mansion, constructed of native limestone, was modeled after the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette's summer villa. Tour includes the state dining room, ballroom, reception more..

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address:	Capital Avenue, 502-564-3449

Kentucky Military History Museum

Located in the Old State Arsenal (1850) and operated by the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Kentucky National Guard, the museum emphasizes the service of the Kentucky Militia, State Guard, and other volunteer military organizations from the Revolution through Operation Desert Storm. Displays include an impressive collection of firearms, edged weapons, artillery, uniforms, flags and personal equipment that illustrates the Commonwealth's military heritage. Tours: Guided and special tours available when booked in advance. Admission: Free, Wheelchair Accessible

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address:	East Main at Capital Avenue
url:	www.kyhistory.org
openings:	Mon.-Sat. 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Sunday 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
tel:	502-564-3265

Liberty Hall Historic Site

Liberty Hall (1796) is the Federalist style Mansion of Kentucky's first Senator John Brown. This architectural masterpiece from Kentucky's first decade is lavishly decorated with local antiques owned by the four generations of Browns that lived in the house. The grounds contain the largest formal boxwood garden in Kentucky-nearly 3 acres, and beautiful perennial and annual borders. Tours: Guided tours only. Admission: Free (includes tour of both Liberty Hall and Orlando Brown House).

Vest-Lindsey House

Early 19th century Federal house was the boyhood home of U.S. Senator George Graham Vest. A noted trial lawyer, Vest is best remembered for his famous "Tribute to the Dog" speech, from which is coined the immortal line, "dog is man's best friend." Tours: Call ahead for large groups. Admission: Free, Wheelchair Accessible

Leestown Company Inc

Since 1800's distilling fine bourbon whiskey has been a Kentucky tradition. A tradition that continues at the Leestown Company. Come tour our historic aging warehouses, our log clubhouse and scenic courtyard. You'll come to understand why we take such pride in the unique character and high quality of Ancient Age, while watching a tradition in the making. Tours: Guided tours. Admission: Free, Wheelchair Accessible

The Orlando Brown House

The Greek-Revival Orlando Brown House (1835) is the residence designed by Kentucky's most famous architect Gideon Schryock. It is splendidly furnished with antiques owned by the three generations of the Brown family that lived there until 1954. Family portraits, famous Paul Sawyier watercolors, and Duncan Phyfe furniture abound! Tours: Guided tours only. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 4 tours daily at 10:30a.m., noon, 1:30p.m., 3:00p.m. Sun. for two tours daily at 1:30p.m. and 3:00p.m. Closed Mon. and the months of January, February and half of March. Admission: Free (includes a tour of more..

Lt. Governor's Mansion

The oldest official executive residence in the U.S. still in use. The federal mansion was home to 33 Kentucky governors from 1798-1914. Seven U.S. presidents visited. Now official residence of the Lieutenant Governor. Admission: Free, Wheelchair Accessible

Daniel Boone's Grave at Frankfort Cemetery

Gravesite of Daniel and Rebecca Boone in a setting overlooking the city of Frankfort. Other notables buried in the cemetery are artist Paul Sawyier, Joel T. Hart, Theodore O'Hara and Vice President Richard M. Johnson and seventeen Kentucky Governors. (Buses must park at office. Please no tracings or rubbings) Admission: Free

Kentucky State University

Kentucky's only small, liberal studies-oriented public university, founded in 1886. Hume and Jackson Halls, latter with public art gallery, are on the National Register. Carver Hall has King Farouk's Old World Butterfly/ Moth collection. Blazer Library with 340,000 volumes, has special African-American collection and is open to the public. Athletic events, concerts, art exhibits, theater, public lectures in season. Facilities available for meetings and conferences.

Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Overlooking the city, the names of the Kentuckians killed in Vietnam are etched in granite beneath the memorial sundial, with the point of the gnomon's shadow actually touching the veteran's name on the anniversary of his death. Recognized as one of the most original and unusual memorials in the nation. Admission: Free, Wheelchair Accessible

Scenic Overlook

Scenic overlook allows visitors a panoramic view of the quaint city of Frankfort and the State Capitol which sits nestled in the Kentucky River valley.

Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary

Fill your senses with Kentucky's natural splendor. Observe wildlife from our biodiverse bird blind, 3 hiking trails, and numerous events. Operated by the National Audubon Society, our fields, forests, and wet areas are a haven for over 100 birds, 24 mammals, and 190 wildflowers. 275 acres including hiking trails, nature center and bird blind. Hours: Wed.-Fri. 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Admission: $2.00/Adults $1.00/Children. Price for special events vary.

Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill

The Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill is Frankfort's newest historical attraction. The park is a large tract of forest in the center of Kentucky's capital city. It is the site of two Civil War earthwork forts-Fort Boone and the New Redoubt. A detachment of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's raiders attacked Fort Boone in 1864. Local citizens successfully defended the fort. Among the defenders was the pro-Union governor of Kentucky. The park offers a self-guided walking tour through the earthworks and spectacular views of downtown Frankfort. Visitors can see an exhibit about the more..