Must See Sights and Landmarks in Frankfort Area

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Must See Sights and Landmarks in Frankfort Area

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 world-guides.com
Lexington Museums and Art Galleries: Lexington, Kentucky
"Address: 215 West Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky KY, 40507, USA Tel: +1 859 254 0530 Housed in the historic Old Fayette County Courthouse, which dates back to 1899, the Lexington History Museum celebrates the rich and interesting heritage of the Bluegrass area. Exhibits are displayed in four spacious galleries and often include a number of seasonal, temporary displays. Open hours: Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00, Sunday, Monday and Friday - 12:00 to 16:00 Admission: free"
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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 tripbuzz.com
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"Historic Homes120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502MoreLess Info. Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate is a large historical mansion that has been wonderfully preserved. Guests can travel back to the 18th century when Henry Clay and his family lived in the 18-room mansion through self-guided tours or those led by a docent."
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 Tourist Checklist
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"The Waveland State Historic Site is a quaint preserve of old Lexington and the U.S.’s plantation era, a visit here makes one of the best things to do in Lexington, KY. The Doric columns and red brick walls may be ancient, but they are unspoiled and feeds you with a good idea of how great this area was. The majority of the buildings here are traceable to the 19th century – when landowners lived luxurious lives."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"The Waveland State Historic Site is a picturesque preserve of old Lexington and the plantation era of the United States. Walls of red brick and Doric columns may be old, but they’re well-preserved and give you a good idea of how grand this part of Lexington once was. Most buildings here date back to the 19th century when landowners lived opulent lives."
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Lexington, KY | PlanetWare
"Also known as the Joseph Bryan Estate, the Waveland State Historic Site offers a glimpse of plantation life in the 19th century. The main tourist attraction is the Greek Revival mansion that was built in 1847. Also on the grounds are an icehouse, smokehouse, and servants' quarters, which have all been restored."
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 The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Lexington (Kentucky
"Now with more than 60,000 internments and a history of more than 150 years, the Lexington Cemetery makes its home on the northern fringes of the city’s downtown. Covered in pretty groves of crab-apple trees, magnolias and blooms of tulips, not to mention the occasional babbling water feature, the area is not only a resting place for some of Kentucky’s greatest VIPs, but also a pleasant spot to stroll and wander away from the town. There are some striking effigies to see, like the National Register of Historical Places Confederate Soldier Monument, along with the graves of notable people like Gay Brewer the golfer, Adolph Rupp the basketball coach, and even Levi Todd, one of the frontiersmen and founders of Lexington itself!"
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 TripSavvy
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"In June 1775, a group of pioneers named their camp at McConnell Springs “Lexington” in honor of Lexington Green in Massachusetts, site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Today, McConnell Springs Park serves as a valuable refuge for wildlife, and it’s a very convenient place to enjoy some hiking trails right within city limits when there isn't enough time to get to Red River Gorge. The small nature center has helpful staff and informative exhibits, but the real reason to visit McConnell Springs Park is to enjoy the well-maintained walking trails."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Lexington (Kentucky
"It was between the brooks and swaying ash trees of McConnell Springs, a pretty chunk of greenery and wilderness on the northern fringes of the city, that the frontiersman William McConnell and his compadres first set up camp in the summer of 1775. While there, the group learned of the start of the American Revolution and decided to name their settlement in honour of the town in Massachusetts where the first outbreaks of anti-colonial skirmishes had been."
Mentioned by The Tourist Checklist
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"McConnell Springs is a special rush of thick greenery and wilderness that beautifies the northern borderlines of Lexington. It takes its name after William McConnell, a hinterlander who used this area for his camp along with his amigos in 1775. This clique got here in the early days of the American Revolution and decided to give the beginning of this settlement a name after Lexington – a town in Massachusetts."
Godolphin at Jonabell Farm, home of the Darley stallions
Godolphin at Jonabell Farm, home of the Darley stallions
4.9 (78 ratings)5 (33 ratings)
3333 Bowman Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40513, USA
Horse breederSights & LandmarksFarm
Historic St Paul Catholic Church
Historic St Paul Catholic Church
4.6 (136 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
425 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mt Horeb Presbyterian Church
Mt Horeb Presbyterian Church
4.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
2793 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
Presbyterian churchSights & LandmarksChurches & 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
Cathedral of Christ the King
Cathedral of Christ the King
4.8 (112 ratings)5 (20 ratings)
299 Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
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Best Shopping Malls in Frankfort Area

Southland Shopping Center
Southland Shopping Center
4.4 (488 ratings)
420 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Shopping mall
The Summit at Fritz Farm
The Summit at Fritz Farm
4.4 (1922 ratings)
Trendy, elegant mixed-use development with apartments above & upscale shops & restaurants below.
120 Summit At Fritz Farm #155, Lexington, KY 40517, USA
Shopping mall
The Square
The Square
4.3 (309 ratings)
401 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Shopping mall

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Frankfort

Golden Buffet -
Golden Buffet -
3.9 (1470 ratings)
Typical all-you-can-eat restaurant providing a sizable spread of Chinese offerings & sushi.
2907 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantChinese restaurantSeafood restaurant
Nick Ryan's
Nick Ryan's
4.3 (323 ratings)
Warm, cozy spot in an old home offering a wide-ranging American menu, plus cocktails.
157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
American restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
4.3 (2374 ratings)
Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
3385 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Italian restaurantCatererFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantTakeout RestaurantMediterranean restaurantSeafood restaurantSoup restaurantWine bar

Best Spas in Frankfort

Ziyan Salon & Holistic Day Spa
Ziyan Salon & Holistic Day Spa
4.6 (248 ratings)
125 Codell Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, USA
Beauty salonDay spaFacial spaHair removal serviceHair salonMassage therapistSpa
Posh Salon & Spa
Posh Salon & Spa
4.7 (704 ratings)
2573 Richmond Rd #240, Lexington, KY 40509, USA
Hair salonBeauty salonDay spaNail salon
Planet Salon and Spa Beaumont
Planet Salon and Spa Beaumont
4.6 (286 ratings)
3181 Beaumont Centre Cir #108, Lexington, KY 40513, USA
Hair salonDay spaFacial spaHairdresser

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Frankfort

4.0 (526 reviews)
Bluegrass Inn
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$80 /night
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4.3 (133 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankfort, an IHG Hotel
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$110 /night
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4.6 (198 reviews)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort
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$141 /night
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