Visitor Your Complete Guide to the Frankfort Area

Visitor Your complete guide to the Frankfort area

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VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info2009/2010 / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 1 Make us your first stop Sharing Kentucky’s Stories Since 1836 Visitor Center Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History Old State Capitol Kentucky Military History Museum at the Old State Arsenal

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. admission charged

100 West Broadway Frankfort, Kentucky (502) 564.1792 Let us help make your visit to Frankfort special! www.history.ky.gov Attraction Information Hotel Reservations Tour Planning Visitor Services

The Kentucky Historical Society is an agency of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet. 800-960-7200 • 100 Capital Avenue www.VisitFrankfort.com • [email protected] Welcome Enjoy Frankfort! A beautiful and unique small town. The Capital of Kentucky is centrally located 54 miles east of Louisville and 29 miles west of Lexington. Frankfort is steeped in historical heritage, old world ambiance, and a very special brand of southern hospitality. To stroll our downtown district and to visit our historic homes is a step back in time. Whether you are here on business or pleasure, we hope you will enjoy your stay and visit us again soon. Capital Visitor is a guide to Frankfort, Kentucky, produced by the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, Frankfort/ Franklin County Tourist Commission and Downtown Frankfort, Inc. It is designed to assist visitors by providing a directory of accommodations, restaurants, attractions, recreation and shopping in the Frankfort area. Be sure to check the map in the center of this booklet for the locations of places you would like to visit. If you need additional information or assistance while you are here, or in planning your visit to Frankfort, please feel free to contact the community organizations below. Chamber office at 502-223-8261 or www.frankfortky.info Tourism office at 800-960-7200 or www.visitfrankfort.com Downtown Frankfort at 502-223-2261 or www.downtownfrankfort.com Capital Visitor is a custom Publication of Lanham Media Service Frankfort, Kentucky - 877-774-6803 - www.DesignPrintCafe.com ©2009 all rights reserved Page 2 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 3 Things to do and see 95 Lima Airplane Rides Buckley Wildlife Capital City Museum Capital City Airport, Airport Road Sanctuary and Audubon Center 325 Ann Street, 502-696-0607 502-472-5659 1305 Germany Road, 859-873-5711 frankfortparksandrec.com Ad page 36 Want some excitement in your life? Why not audubon.org Kentucky’s capital city is unique for its Floral Clock see greater Frankfort from the air, or get a The Clyde E. Buckley Sanctuary is the only small-town charm and scenic location. Explore © Gene Burch bird’s eye view of the State Capitol? You can! area managed by the Audubon Society in more than 200 years of politics, architecture, All buses must park at office. Please, no For only $20 per seat you and your friends Kentucky. The Sanctuary encourages enterprise, misbehavior, and everyday life in rubbings or tracings. Hours: Dawn to dusk. can fly in a twin engine airplane flown by a native flora and flauna and provides an active Frankfort. Located across from the Thomas pilot with 40 years of experience and a com- environmental education program. School D. Clark Center for KY History by the depot DeSpain Studio and Gallery, LLC mercial pilot rating. Call Frank MacKenzie at or group programs are available, nature the Capital City Museum is in the heart of 329 West Broadway, 502-352-2717 502-472-5659 to arrange for the best time center and gift shop, hiking trails and bird Downtown Frankfort. The museum is handicap The DeSpain Studio and Gallery, LLC, is of your life. blinds, teacher workshops and family events. accessible and motor coach parking is available owned and operated by Jim and Donna DeSpain. The gallery, located in historic A Little Bit of Heaven Reservations are required for groups. Hours: next to the museum. The museum is small and trail and bird blind—Wed., Thu., & Fri., 9am- is designed to visit on your own. Hours: Mon.- downtown Frankfort diagonally across from 3226 Sullivan Lane, 502-223-8925 the Old State Capitol, features Kentucky kyagr.com 5pm, Sat. & Sun., 9am - 6pm; nature center Sat. 10am - 4pm. & gift shop—Sat. - Sun., 1pm - 6pm or by artists. Gallery visitors will find traditional and Enjoy the quiet country life. Take a walk Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art abstract paintings, photography and mixed along Elkhorn Creek, ask about the walking appointment. Nature center bldg. closed Jan 314 Lewis Street, 502-223-2649 - Mar. Cost: $4/Adult; $3/Child, 16 & under. media works. In addition, the gallery offers tour of the paddocks where you can meet ellenglasgow.com original artists’ greeting cards. horses up close and personal, cookouts and Buffalo Trace Distillery Capital Gallery exhibits original paintings, Hours: Wed. – Fri. 11am - 5pm, Sat. 11am - hayrides. Horseback lessons offered for the 1001 Wilkinson Boulevard fine prints, crafts, and small press books. 2pm, and by appointment. Ad on page 14 young at heart. 502-696-5926, 800 654-8471 The Gallery is located in Historic Downtown Diecast Direct, Inc. Berry Mansion buffalotrace.com Frankfort. Representing artists from 3005 Old Lawrenceburg Road, 700 Louisville Road, 502-564-3000 Start your Bourbon Trail adventure at the Kentucky and across the country the Gallery most award-winning distillery in the world has one-person and group exhibitions. 502-227-8697, diecastdirect.com historicproperties.ky.gov Diecast Direct, Inc. began in the early 1980’s – Buffalo Trace Distillery. We proudly hold The Gallery also incorporates the studio of Berry Mansion is listed on the National out of love for diecast vehicles and model the title of the oldest continually operating Owner/Artist Ellen Glasgow. Hours: Tue. - Register for Historic Places. Built by distillery trains. Established in Frankfort, Diecast distillery in America, remaining operational Sat., 10am - 5pm. Ad on page 14 executive George Franklin Berry and his wife Direct is centrally located and offers quick even during Prohibition – for “medicinal” Mary in 1900, this Colonial Revival mansion Civil War Forts at Leslie W. and efficient service. Diecast Direct, Inc. purposes. A trip to Buffalo Trace offers visi- sits on a bluff overlooking the New State Morris Park specialize in cars, trucks, buses, military, tors a taste of history, heritage and of course, Capitol and the Capital City. A Gothic Revival 400 Clifton Avenue, 502-696-0607 construction, fire, police, and aviation replicas. fine Kentucky Bourbon. While taking the music room (added in 1912) features hand frankfortparksandrec.com Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm, Second Sat. of tour you will experience a century-old aging carved oak woodwork and houses an The Leslie W. Morris Park atop Fort Hill each Month 9am-1pm. immense cathedral organ. Other features warehouse, the hand-bottling of premium features two Civil War forts, the Sullivan include stained glass windows and original bourbons, a free sample of Buffalo Trace House interpretive center, a picnic pavilion, Downtown Frankfort Self Guided decorative sconces featuring the Juniper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a scenic downtown Frankfort overlook, and Walking Tours tree. Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 4pm. lots of southern hospitality—all on the house! several hiking trails. The park is open to 325 Ann Street, 502-696-0607 Tours are offered six days a week year vehicular traffic year-round. Guided tours Free downtown walking tour brochures are round. Tours start on the hour. Tour Hours: are available Tue. - Sat. 11am – 5pm from available at the Capital City Museum and The “Trace Tour” Mon. – Fri. 9am – 3pm. Sat. Memorial Day to October 31. the Frankfort Tourist Commission for self- Capital City Museum 10am - 2pm. The “Hard Hat Tour” Mon. – guided tours originating from the Capital City Sat. by reservation only. The “Post Prohibition Daniel Boone’s Grave at Museum. Ad on page 36 Tour” Mon. – Sat. reservation only. Gift Shop Frankfort Cemetery Floral Clock Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9am – 4:30pm and Sat. 215 E. Main Street, 502-227-2403 West Lawn of the Capitol grounds 10am – 4pm. Ad on page 2 Daniel and Rebecca Boone’s gravesite overlooks the city of Frankfort. Daniel en- 502-564-3449, lrc.state.ky.us tered Eastern Kentucky in 1767; Explored Kentucky’s floral clock is unique because it the Bluegrass Region in 1769 – 71; Guided keeps time over a pool of water instead of Transylvania Company, blazed wilderness resting on a bank of earth. The face of the trail; built Fort Boonesborough in 1775; giant clock is 34 feet across. The planter buried in the Frankfort Cemetery in 1845. that holds it weighs 100 tons. Dedicated in 1961, the clock was a project of the

Daniel Boone’s Grave Buffalo Trace Distillery Tours

© Gene Burch © Bob Lanham Page 4 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 5 Things to do and see Historic Frankfort Two night stay Commonwealth and the Garden Club of Frank Lloyd Wright-Ziegler House Day 1 Kentucky. It takes more than 10,000 plants 509 Shelby Street to fill the clock. Frank Lloyd Wright, recognized as the Begin your journey with a guided tour of the KY State Capitol. See the house and Four Roses Distillery greatest American architect, designed his senate chambers, as well as the beautiful interior of this 100 year old building. 1224 Bonds Mill Road only house built in Kentucky for the Rev. If you happen to be in town on a Tuesday or Thursday, be sure to schedule a tour Lawrenceburg, KY 40342, 502-839-3436 Jesse R. Zeigler. The 1910 “prairie style” of the Governor’s Mansion. If not, take the time to stroll the grounds of the Capitol. One trip to our historic distillery and you’ll house has a lighted stained glass case begin to understand why our Bourbon has surrounding the fireplace at the ceiling, the You’ll see the floral clock, the rose garden and the new sculpture garden, and come to be so mellow. Nestled in the quiet only one designed by Wright during this you can walk by the Governor’s mansion and see the beautiful flower beds. Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, prairie period. Listed on the National Register Head to downtown Frankfort for lunch along Broadway St., then stroll 1 block and on the banks of the scenic Salt River, of Historic Places. Home is not open to to the T.D. Clark Center for Ky History. Enjoy the self-guided KY Journey, the Four Roses Distillery makes the trip to personal tours. this very mellow place all that more reward- Frankfort Cemetery which takes you through the history of KY from pre-settlement to modern ing. The Distillery was built in 1910 and 215 E. Main Street, 502-227-2403 times. Admission here allows you to tour the Old Capitol Building - which you features a unique Spanish Mission-Style Several honorable Kentuckians buried here can do on Day 2. architecture rarely seen in Kentucky. It is which include, artist Paul Sawyier, Emily Across the street from the Center for Ky History, find the Capital City Museum. listed on the National Register of Historic Tubman, Phillip S. Fall, John Gano, Silas M. Places and operates continuously, except for Noel, Joel T. Hart, Theodore O’Hara and Vice In here you can explore over 200 years of politics, architecture, misbehavior and the summer months, typically July through President Richard M. Johnson, as well as 17 everyday life. mid-September. Distillery tours are available Kentucky governors. All buses must park at year-round, Monday-Saturday, every hour office. Please, no rubbings or tracings. Day 2 between 9AM-3PM. Tour last about 45 Hours: Dawn to dusk. Start your second day in Frankfort with a guided tour of the Old Capitol Building. minutes and are free of charge. There are no tours on Thanksgiving Day, December Frankfort Convention Center Remember, you admission to the History center, buys you entrance here. Finish 405 Mero Street, 502-564-5335 here and walk across the street for a great cup of coffee and a snack at the 24, 25, 31 and January 1. Please call our frankfortconventioncenter.com Visitor’s Center at 502-839-3436 x 18 prior Kentucky Coffeetree Café. to your visit for more information. Experience all the first-rate convention and entertainment facilities you expect with Three blocks away you’ll find Liberty Hall Historic Site. This home of KY’s first none of the big-city hassles. The Frankfort senator is a fascinating journey back in time. After lunch, spend the afternoon doing the downtown walking / driving tour. Pick up a guide at the Visitor Center. Day 3 Before leaving Frankfort, you’ll want to stop at Daniel Boone’s Grave. On your way out of town, make one last stop at the Vietnam Memorial – this unique site is a beautiful tribute to the service men of that era.

Itinerary compliments of Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist Commission

Convention Center is just a short drive to Governor’s Mansion major population centers and airports in both 700 Capital Avenue, Welcomes You to Historic Frankfort cities and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. 502-564-3449, governorsmansion.ky.gov The 10,000 square-foot arena with over Home of the Commonwealth’s Governor, 5000 chair-backed seating is perfect for and situated next to the Capitol, this Beaux Building Brands People Want to Talk About sporting events, conferences, trade shows Arts mansion was modeled after Marie Bottler of Canadian Club Whisky and Sauza Tequila and banquets. Hotel accommodations are Antoinette’s summer home, Petit Trianon Old Grand-Dad, Old Crow, Old Taylor and Jim Beam Bourbon on site and within walking distance of quaint and is listed on the National Register for shops, restaurants and historic homes. Let Historic Places. Reservations needed for Kessler, Calvert Extra, Beam’s Eight Star and PM Deluxe Blended Whiskey the Frankfort Convention Center be your groups and school tours. Tour includes Lord Calvert and Windsor Canadian Whisky next event destination. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8am ballroom, reception room, formal salon and Calvert, Gilbey’s and Kamchatka Gin - 4:30pm and weekends as needed. state dining room. Guided tours: Tue. & Thu. Gilbey’s, Kamchatka, Dark Eyes and Wolfschmidt Vodka Frankfort Peddlers Mall 9am & 10am. 312 Versailles Road, 502-695-5772 Grand Theatre Gilbey’s, Ronrico and Cruzan Rum Frankfort Peddler’s Mall sells arts, crafts, 308 St Clair Street, 502-226-4157 Jim Beam and Old Overholt Rye collectibles, furniture, electronics and more. savethegrand.org Sorry - No Tours Stop by Frankfort Peddlers Mall and check The historic Grand Theatre is in the heart of out the wide range of crafts, collectibles, downtown Frankfort. Initially constructed as Visit Jim Beam’s American Outpost in Clermont, KY - (502) 543-9877 and antiques. Peddlers Mall is open 7-days a vaudeville house in 1910 and converted Take 1-65 South to Exit 112 and follow the signs a week. Mon.-Fri. 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - to a state-of-the-art movie theatre in 1941, 8pm, Sun. 11am-6pm. the Grand Theatre closed in the mid-1960’s. www.JimBeam.com Save the Grand Theatre, Inc., a non-profit

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501 (c) (3) corporation, was successful in Kentucky Dept. for Libraries & Archives buying the old Grand Theatre building in 300 Coffee Tree Road, January 2005 and began restoration of the 502-564-8300, kdla.ky.gov theatre in January 2008. The Archives research room maintains Ad on page 14 Kentucky’s state and local government Greenhill Cemetery records available for reference use. Also © Bob Lanham East Main Street available are genealogical, historical and Offers a stone monument with the names legal references. Library Hours: Mon.-Fri. of 142 African - American men from Franklin 10am - 4pm, Archive Hours Mon.- Fri. County who served in the United States 10am - 4pm. Colored regiments during the Civil War. It Kentucky Employee’s Credit Union was erected in 1924 by what was believed Broadstone Gallery to be a women’s affiliate of an African - 100 Moore Drive, 502-564-5597 Liberty Hall Historic Site American post of the Grand Army of the kecu.org Republic, a Union Army veterans’ An alternative gallery space located in the organization. The cemetery contains Miniatures Collection, changing history and 310,000 volumes, which includes a special lobby. Features the work of local and regional culture exhibits. Guided Tours: Mon.- Fri. 9am African American collection. Concerts, Kentucky’s only monument to black Civil War artists, both new and established, in a variety soldiers. Hours: Dawn to dusk. - 3pm on the hour (except 12pm – 1pm). athletic events, art exhibits, public lectures and of media including painting, photography, Closed on weekends. theater in season. KSU remains the smallest Happy Jack Pumpkin U-Pick Farm printmaking, fiber art and pottery. Exhibits Kentucky State Police Museum of Kentucky’s public universities. Facilities are 966 Hickman Hill Road, 502-320-1064, change about every two months, and most available for conferences and meetings. 859-846-4732 work is for sale. Hours: Mon. – Thu. 8am - 633 Chamberlin Avenue, 502-875-1625 Happy Jack’s is a family-owned and 5pm, Fri. 8am - 6pm, Sat. 9am - 1pm. ksppa.com Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial operated farm that offers acres of Ad on page 34 The museum is dedicated to the rich tradition Coffee Tree Road and proud past of the Kentucky State Police. kyvietnammemorial.net strawberries, peaches, vegetables, and of Kentucky Military History Museum course pumpkins. The petting zoo and corn Memorabilia, vehicles, photographs, and One of the most unusual and original memo- 128 East Main Street, weapons are displayed documenting trooper rials in the country, it overlooks the city and maze make Happy Jack’s a great family fun 502-564-1792 , history.ky.gov outing. The annual Pumpkin Festival begins history and accomplishments. Also included contains the names of Kentuckians killed in Operated by the Kentucky Historical Society is an interactive display revealing various Vietnam engraved in granite below the me- the first weekend in September and and Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, continues every weekend through October. video clips, significant events and a morial Sundial, where on the anniversary of the museum is located in the Old State memorial room, which humbly honors each soldier’s death, the point of the Jennifer Zingg Studio & Gallery Arsenal (1850) and portrays the service those men who have made the ultimate gnomon’s shadow actually touches the 210 West Broadway, 502-803-5041 of the Kentucky Militia, State Guard, and sacrifice while serving the citizens of the veteran’s name. Hours: Dawn to dusk. jennysgourds.com other volunteer military organizations, which Commonwealth. Additionally, a state-of-the- Lakeside Arena Home to unique gourd art and sculpture have served the Commonwealth during the art, 180-degree Driver Training Simulator, a 1385 Duncan-Millville Road, created by award winning artist, Jennifer Revolution through Operation Desert Storm. FATSIV Interactive Firearm Training Simulator, 859-489-4885, 859-873-9155 Zingg. The Gallery also represents a variety This one-of-a-kind collection includes an and a 1,200 sq.ft. Safety Town is available as lakesidearena.com of Kentucky artists with changing exhibits impressive display of artillery, firearms, edged educational opportunities for civic organiza- monthly. In addition to all of the wonderful weapons, flags, uniforms, and personal Located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass tions. Museum includes gift shop. Hours: Region, Lakeside Arena is in close proximity artwork on display, Jennifer also offers a va- equipment reflecting Kentucky’s military Mon.-Thu. 8am - 4:30pm and Fri. 8am - 3pm. riety of classes to children and adults. Hours: heritage. Hours: Guided and special tours to major interstates, motels and restaurants, Wed. – Thur. 11am – 6pm, Fri. 1pm – 8pm, available. Hours: Tue. - Sat. 10am - 4pm. Kentucky State University while maintaining a picturesque, rural atmosphere on 77 acres of rolling hills, lakes Sat. apt. or special event. Ad on page 14 Combined with the Thomas D. Clark Center 400 East Main Street, for Kentucky History and Old State Capitol 502-597-6000, kysu.edu and bluegrass horse country. The site Jessie’s Art Gallery KSU was founded in 1886. Listed on the offers 60 camper hookups and showers. This 39 Fountain Place, 502-227-2495 cost is: $4 for adults, $3 veterans, $2 youths (6-18), free to children 5 and under. National Register are Hume and Jackson multipurpose facility is specifically designed jessiesartandframing.com Halls, the latter with a public art for the horse and livestock industries, but Jessie’s Art Gallery features collectible $2 students, teachers and chaperones for groups of 10 or more. Currently closed for gallery. Jackson Hall is home to the Center allows for agribusiness-related trade shows, reproductions of original oil paintings of Excellence for the Study of African educational programs, sales and exhibits in by America’s finest artists. In this renovations please call for more information. Ad on page 2 Americans, which hosts several exhibits an all weather atmosphere. secure site you will find signed and each year, including a quilt show in the fall. numbered limited edition prints and Kentucky State Capitol Blazer Library is open to the public, houses canvases, along with a large col- 700 Capital Avenue, 502-564-3449 lection of the most popular open Finance.ky.gov/properties/capitol.htm Kentucky Vietnam edition prints available. Hours: Completed in 1910, the Capitol Kentucky Military History Museum Veteran’s Memorial Mon. – Fri. 9am - 5pm, Sat. building features 70 ionic columns, 10am - 2pm. sculptures of Kentucky dignitaries and decorative murals. The Capitol is on the National Register for Historic Places and is noted as one of the most impressive capi- tols in the nation. Featured on the main floor are the First Lady

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© Gene Burch Rebecca-Ruth Candy Tours Courtesy Kentucky Historical Society Salato Wildlife Education Center Liberty Hall Historic Site under 18 are not allowed. Cost is $7.50. cards may be issued to those visiting or Advance reservations are required. working in Franklin County. What’s available 202 Wilkinson Street, 502-227-2560, at the library: information assistance, books, 888-516-5101, libertyhall.org Old Bridgeport School Antique large print books, magazines, newspapers, Russ Hatter Downtown Walking Tours The site consists of two historic homes. Mall and Café audio books, music on CD, DVDs, computers, Liberty Hall (1796), the Georgian-style 555 Bridgeport Rd, 502-352-2858 Capital City Museum wireless internet access, online databases, 325 Ann St., 502-696-0607 mansion of Kentucky’s first senator, John oldbridgeportschool.com computer lab, fax machine, copy machine, Tours begin at the Capital City Museum. Brown and the Greek-Revival Orlando The Old Bridgeport School was built in 1941 interlibrary loan, meeting rooms, programs Tours are: Tue. and Thu. May 12 – August 27 Brown House (1835), a residence designed and is nestled in the historic community of for adults and children and outreach services. at 10:30am. Adults $5 with children 12 and by Kentucky’s most famous architect, Gideon Bridgeport. The old school has been convert- The library online newsletter, PSPL Biblio under free. Tours are by reservation ONLY. Shyrock. These architectural masterpieces ed to a 20,000 sq ft antique and collectibles. Bulletin, will keep you informed about library from Kentucky’s early decades are decorated The school features a café serving sandwiches, news and events. Hours: Mon. – Thur. 9am – Salato Wildlife Education Center with antiques owned by four generations soups, salads, and desserts; and a gift shoppe 8pm; Fri. 9am – 6pm; Sat. 9am – 5pm; Sun. Kentucky Department of Fish & of Brown’s that lived in the houses. Family with quilts, jewelry, purses, framed art, and 1pm – 5pm. Wildlife Resources, Headquarters portraits, famous Paul Sawyer watercolors various other gift items. Please visit our #1 Sportsman’s Lane and American Empire furniture abound! The website for more information. Mall Hours: Railroad Walking Tours 502-564-7863, fw.ky.gov grounds contain a formal boxwood garden Tue. – Sat. 10am – 5pm., Sun. 1pm – 5pm- Capital City Museum, From the lush, eastern mountains to rolling with nearly three acres of beautiful, perennial Café Hours: Tue. – Sat. 11am – 2:30pm 325 Ann Street, 502-696-0607 prairies from lowland marshes to clear running Chuck Bogart’s historic walking railroad and annual borders. Hours: March – Dec., streams you’ll experience Kentucky’s diverse Old Governor’s Mansion tours start at the L & N depot adjacent to the Tue. - Sat. 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and regional ecosystems and the wealth of fish, 420 High Street, 502-564-3449 Capital City Museum. This popular hour-long 3pm. Cost $1 youth (5-18), $4 adults, $3 plants, and animals that make this their home. finance.ky.gov tour shares the history of Frankfort’s railroad seniors, $3 AAA members. Ad on page 14 There’s a lot to see and do! Inside, experience Home to 33 Kentucky governors from 1798 days from its beginning to the present. The our Eastern Forest Diorama, get up close Mayo – Underwood School to 1914. Landmark mansion is listed on the tour dates are: August 31, September 7, 14, to live snakes and giant turtles, learn about Historical Monument national Register for Historic Places and and 28 at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Mero Street in front of the notable for the seven U.S. Presidents who restored species, and wonder at native fish in Capital Plaza Tower have visited there. Hours: Mon., Tue., and Thu. Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours large aquariums. Outside, follow our paved, Erected in 1928 and dedicated September 1:30pm – 3:30pm. & Retail Store wheelchair accessible trails to see eagles, 3, 1929, Mayo – Underwood High School Old State Capitol 112 East Second St., 800-444-3766 bison, bears, and more! Visit the Dragonfly replaced the 1884 Clinton Street High Broadway and St. Clair Streets, rebeccaruth.com Marsh, stroll among one of several native plant School. The only public funded school for Kentuckians are proud to call Ruth Hanly gardens and habitats, or take a day hike on 502-564-1792, history.ky.gov Booe (1891-1972) the “Mother Of Bourbon one of our hiking trails. A picnic area, shelters, African – Americans in grades one through Operated by the Kentucky Historical Society, twelve was under the auspices of the Balls.” It all began when Ruth Hanly (Booe) and two fully-stocked fishing lakes add even this national landmark introduced Greek and her friend Rebecca Gooch, both in their more opportunities for learning and family fun! Frankfort Board of Education. The school’s Revival architecture to the United States name honored two African – Americans. mid 20’s, started their business one year Fishing and hunting licenses available during west of the Appalachian Mountains. Former before women received the right to vote in normal operating hours. Hours: Tue. - Fri. 9am Professor and Principal William H. Mayo and home to Kentucky’s House and Senate, this Dr. Edward Ellsworth Underwood, a physician. public elections. With resilience and to 5pm, Sat. 10am to 5pm. Closed Sunday, building features a unique self-supporting determination, Ruth passed through many Monday, and state holidays. June 1957 marks the last graduating class staircase held together by pressure and and 1965 identifies the closing as the result trials. She met adversity with humor and Ad on page 12 precision. Site of the shooting of William imaginative marketing savvy and is known as of mandated integration for public schools Goebel, the only governor in American Scenic Overlook in Frankfort and Franklin County. May 23rd the inventor of “Bourbon Balls.” Ruth’s idea Louisville Road, U.S. Highway 60. history to die in office from an assassin’s of mixing candy and Bourbon Spirits secured 1998, this site was dedicated as the African wounds. Reservations requested for large Scenic overlooks provide road-weary tourists – American Historical Public Education Site her place in history as a world famous a pleasurable scenic view. Situated above the groups. Hours: Tue. - Sat. 10am - 4pm. confectionery master. Today, the family oper- in Frankfort, Kentucky. Combined with the Thomas D. Clark Center Kentucky River valley, the Frankfort Scenic Murder and Mayhem Walking Tours ation makes hundreds of varieties of world- Overlook gives visitors a spectacular view for Kentucky History and the Kentucky class confections. Located in Kentucky’s 325 Ann Street, 502-696-0607 Military History Museum cost is: $4 for of the picturesque city of Frankfort and the frankfortparksandrec.com Capital City, Rebecca Ruth kindly offers tours State Capitol. Hours: Dawn to dusk. adults, $3 veterans, $2 youths (6-18), free to to the public. Guided tours include candy The popular Murder and Mayhem Tours start children 5 and under. $2 students, teachers Switzer Covered Bridge from the Capital City Museum at 7:30pm samples and an educational video. Stop by and chaperones for groups of 10 or more. Rebecca Ruth for a tour and for a real sweet Off KY 1262, over North Elkhorn Creek. every Thu. night during the Month of October. Ad on page 2 Built by George Hockensmith c.1855, 126 This eerie trek through darkened alleys and “taste” of history! Store hours: Mon.- Sat. Paul Sawyier Public Library 9am - 5:30pm (year round), Guided Tours: ft. long, 11 ft. wide, Howe truss design, streets led by two early 1900s costumed 319 Wapping St., 502-352-2665 each entrance has a sawtooth edge, rebuilt Frankfort policemen presents over 30 grisly Mon.- Sat. 9am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm (ex- pspl.org cept Dec., Valentines Day, Mothers Day and 1998, the bridge is on the National Historic downtown murders. The tales are true and due Library cards are free to all citizens of the Register. Closed to traffic. Hours: Dawn to their graphic and explicit content persons Easter) Cost: $2 per person (tours only). Commonwealth of Kentucky. Temporary Ad on page 14 to dusk. Page 10 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 11 Things to do and see Area Vineyards Elk Creek Vineyards 150 Highway 330, Owenton, Kentucky 40359 (502) 484-0005. Elkcreekvineyards.com Join us for winemaking and wine tasting with a touch of Southern hospitality. Nestled among the rolling hills Kentucky, we established Elk Creek Vineyards in 2003, believing that the only way to make great wines is to intimately know what grows best on Kentucky soil, hand-selected grapes at harvest and limit production. Elk Creek Vineyards is located one hour from Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati at the intersection of Highway 330 and 227. Enjoy wine tasting, browse our art gallery & giftshop and savor food from the Elk Creek Café. Overnight lodging is also Thomas D. Clark Center available. Winter Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am – 5pm, Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; for Kentucky History Spring Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-9pm; Summer Courtesy Kentucky Historical Society Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-7pm, Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm. Ad on page 21 Thomas D. Clark Center for Vest. He served in the U.S. Senate for 25 Equus Run Vineyard Kentucky History years, was a member of the Confederate 1280 Moores Mill Road, Midway, KY 40347 100 West Broadway, 502-564-1792 States of America Congress. Vest is best re- 859-846-WINE, http://www.equusrunvineyards.com history.ky.gov membered for his “Tribute to a Dog” speech, Equus Run Vineyards is nestled on 35 acres in the heart of central Kentucky’s Experience the remarkable story of Vest coined the immortal line “Dog is man’s Bluegrass Region. Amidst picturesque thoroughbred horse farms, historic stone fences Kentucky and its history firsthand by tak- best Friend.” Check the website for more and the quaint charm of Midway, KY, Equus Run is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic, ing a chronological walking trip through information. take in a game of croquet or bocce, meander through our promenade gardens or time. Enjoy a unique look into the state’s Visitor’s Center/Gooch House explore the scenic South Elkhorn. Summer Hours: April – October/Monday-Saturday rich heritage that is both educational and 100 Capital Avenue, 11am-7pm, Winter Hours: November-March/Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm entertaining. In addition, visit the Keeneland 502-875-8687, 800-960-7200 Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery Changing Exhibit Gallery to experience visitfrankfort.com 1180 Lanes Mill Road, Lawrenceburg 40342 Kentucky’s heritage through various subjects This restored Queen Anne-styled house (502) 839-1299, [email protected] relating to Kentucky history. A variety of is headquarters for the Frankfort/ Named after the legendary outcropping overlooking the Kentucky River on our land programs are offered including family- Franklin County Tourist Commission, the in Anderson County. Lovers Leap has developed a wine style to fit the character of history workshops, museum theatre, kids Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce and the ten different varietal grapes grown in our 30 acre limestone-enriched vineyards programming and so on. The genealogy and Downtown Frankfort, Inc. Brochures, maps, on the western boundary of the Inner Bluegrass region. Come taste our food friendly research library offers an opportunity to and information on dining, lodging and at- wines and experience hospitality that is abundant as the stunning Kentucky views from research lives of Kentucky families and tractions are available. On site we have a our porch. While here, take a tour of the vineyards and learn about our history of fine events. Visit the 1792 Store for a unique guest computer with free Wi-Fi. We hope winemaking, or just sit and take in the quiet surroundings. Hours: Monday-Thursday, shopping experience showcasing only the you’ll make your Destination….Frankfort! 11am-5pm, Friday-Saturday, 11am–8pm. best Kentucky-crafted items. Hours: Tue. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8am - 5pm; May - Sep, -Sat. 10am - 4pm. Combined with the Sat. 9:30am - 2:30pm. Ad on page 3 Wildside Winery Kentucky Military History Museum and the 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles, Kentucky 40383 Old State Capitol cost is: $4 for adults, $3 Winery phone 859-879-3982, http://www.wildsidewinery.com veteran, $2 youths (6-18), free to children 5 Owners Neil and Rachel Vasilakes bought this beautiful 30 acre farm near Versailles, and under. $2 students, teachers and chap- Kentucky in Woodford County in 1997 and began planting grapes, berries, apples, and erones for groups of 10 or more. peaches in 1998. They named the farm Wildside Farm because of the wild sunflow- Ad on page 2 ers and coneflowers that grew in abundance, now the farm has 5 acres of grapes, two acres of fruit trees and 1.5 acres of berries. Located just south of historic Versailles, Vest-Lindsey House Kentucky and just minutes from Lexington, Kentucky our comfortable and charming 401 Wapping Street, space is the perfect to relax with others to or just escape to enjoy a glass of your 502-564-3000, finance.ky.gov favorite wine. Hours/Winery Tour: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-7 pm, Sunday by appointment. A Federal-style, 12-room house, built before Vineyard tour: by appointment only. 1820. Boyhood home of George Graham

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Free fun for the family! Located at Kentucky Fish & Wildlife headquarters, 1.5 miles west of U.S. 127 on U.S. 60 235 Broadway St. Across the street from the Old Capitol Salato Wildlife Education Center 1-800-858-1549 • fw.ky.gov (502) 875-3009 • kentuckycoffeetree.com Page 12 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 13 Shop~Taste Visit~Stroll Discover Downtown Frankfort Eclectic and hip, Historic Downtown is Frankfort’s “in” place to dine and shop.

Jennifer Zingg CAPITAL GALLERY Read • Eat • Shop - on Broadway Studio & Gallery Ellen Glasgow PoPooror R Richard’sichard’s Books Books KeKentuckyntucky Coffeetree Coffeetre Cafée Cafe 210 Broadway St. 314 Lewis Street 502-803-5041 Frankfort, KY 40601 ComCompletelypletely KKentuckyentucky jennysgourds.com Tues-Sat 10-5 502-223-2649 open 7 days a week DeSpain Studio and Gallery 329 West Broadway Brick Oven Pizza Frankfort Subs • Salads Cafe Hours Monday-Friday Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11 am to 5 pm Wings • Calzones Saturday 11 am to 2 pm 8:30 AM-3:00 PM . . or call for an appointment Downtown Frankfort’s unique 352-2920 wine bar and spirits shop Personal Chef / Event Planner Featuring Kentucky Artists 502-352-2717 212 West Broadway Street 227 W. Broadway • 502-352-2600 (502) 352-2725 • 241 W. Main St.

OLD CAPITOL ANTIQUES A National Historic Landmark Antiques & Collectibles 218 Wilkinson Street Mediterranean Restaurant 502/227-2560 or 1-888-516-5101 Vintage Clothing & Jewelry www.libertyhall.org 334 St. Clair St • 227-3456 231 W. Broadway • 502-223-3879 Irish Sea Celtic Shop

Boutique Village Goods from Ireland, Scotland and Wales (502) 226-4946 Central Kentucky’s Men’s Clothier 333 W. Broadway Street 324 West Main Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 223-9946 www/IrishSeaCeltic.com 228 W. Main Street • 502-352-2744 • Clothing • Accessories • Gifts Spinning and 220 W. Main St. Carhartt • Red Wing HISTORIC Weaving Supplies DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT Pendleton • Wolverine 1-800-441-9665 502-226-2400 227-7758 239 W. Main St. • woolery.com nitrooffrankfort.com 317 West Broadway Frankfort Frankfort M.A. Selbert YMCA Jeweler Pages Authorized Dealer “We build strong kids, Est. 1872 strong families, Shoe Repair strong communities” “Keeping Frankfort on its feet for over 75 years.” 402 Broadway (502) 227-2780 77 C. Michael Davenport Blvd 330 St. Clair St. • Frankfort, KY 313 W Broadway • 227-7081

Page 14 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 15 Cove Spring Park Recreation with restrooms, 3 playground areas, including a therapeutic playground, and disc golf. Sports and Administration building on site. Family Fun Hours: 8am – 11pm (April – October). Park closes at dark. in Frankfort Frankfort Country Club 101 Duntreath Drive, 502-695-1400 One night stay frankfortcountryclub.com Frankfort’s only private club. 18-hole golf Day 1 course, 25-meter pool with diving well, 6 Take a guided tour through the © Bob Lanham clay/2 hard tennis courts, fine dining and casual restaurants, banquet/meeting facilities, Kentucky State Capitol, then walk Canoe Kentucky Cove Spring Park/Nature Preserve exercise room & saunas. Ad on page 18 the grounds and see the beautiful 7323 Peaks Mill Road, 502-227-4492, Cove Spring Road, 502-875-8575 Floral Clock, Governor’s Mansion, 888-CANOE-KY, canoeky.com frankfortparksandrec.com Juniper Hill Park & Golf Course Training, rentals, retail instructions, paddling This park has 100 acres of wetlands, 800 Louisville Road, 502-875-8575 rose garden, and sculpture garden. Kentucky historic and scenic Elkhorn Creek. streams, springs, waterfalls, forested ravines, frankfortparksandrec.com Wander downtown for lunch at one This course offers a 124-acre park, 94-acre Specializing in canoes, kayaks and rafts. and other natural and historic features. of several local eateries, then stop Please call for information on hours and Walking, biking, nature observation, environ- golf course, 2 lighted sand volleyball courts, gazebo, 3 horseshoe pits, playground, 2 in Completely Kentucky and Poor rates. Ad on page 18 mental education, picnics, 2-miles of trails with interpretive signs (a portion of trail is shelters with grills and restrooms, and picnic Richard’s Books. Shop here and at Capital Golf Driving Range facilities. Home to the State Fire Memorial and Pro Shop handicapped accessible), interpretive center other downtown stores for unique, with displays on natural and historic features, to Fallen Fire Fighters & the Desert Storm 934 Old Lawrenceburg Road, & Purple Heart Memorials. Hours: 7am – Kentucky souvenirs. 502-223-8870 shelter and picnic facilities. Hours: 8am – After lunch stroll to the Thomas D. dark (April – October). Park closes at dark. 11pm (April – October). Park closes at dark. Capital Golf is located along the Kentucky Ad on page 19 Clark Center for Kentucky History. River one mile from the Capitol in Frankfort. Dolly Graham Park Juniper Hill Swimming Pool The entire family will enjoy the Ken- The driving range is situated on 19 acres of Murray Street, 502-875-8575 800 Louisville Road, 502-875-8579 property and provides both grass and mat frankfortparksandrec.com frankfortparksandrec.com tucky Journey exhibit, the Hall of teeing areas. Yardage markers and flags 6 acre park located in South Frankfort on Governors and the 1792 Gift Shop. provide hitting opportunities for all ages and Murray Street, just off Second This Olympic size swimming pool has a diving pool, separate baby pool, and concession skill levels with distances beyond 350 yards. Street. Dolly Graham Park offers 2-picnic Day 2 The Capital Golf Pro Shop specializes in shelters with restrooms, 2-basketball courts, stand. Private party rental is also available. Nike equipment and apparel offering a full and modern playground equipment. Hours: The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and Visit the Salato Wildlife Educa- line of clubs, shoes, and golf bags at very 8am – 11pm (April – October). Park closes closes when school begins in the fall. Call for tion Center and see live plants and pool hours. competitive prices. at dark. animals that are native to KY. Wan- Lakeview Park & Lakeview Springs Capital View Park Duckers Lake Golf Course Golf Course der the trails through various KY Glenns Creek Road, 502-875-8575 98 Buena Vista Drive, 502-695-4653 ecosystems, then try your hand at Frankfortparksandrec.com duckerslake.com Georgetown Road & Steadmantown Ln. This 150-acre park provides a beautiful sce- 18-hole championship course, designed to 502-695-8431 (park) fishing in one of the stocked lakes nic view of the Kentucky River and is great compliment the challenging terrain, offers 502-695-5870 (golf) at the Center. for nature lovers. The park offers, 2-basket- exclusive championship-level golf that is frankfortparksandrec.com This 132-acre park has an outdoor events Before you leave town, stop by Re- ball courts, 4-lighted softball fields, 1-lighted open to the public and nestled in the rolling becca Ruth Candy Factory and see soccer field, 1-high school soccer field, hills of Central Kentucky. Hours: Sun. – Sat., arena, 1 open-sided pavilion, 1.6 mile exercise trail, picnic areas, soccer and softball 2-shelters with grills, restrooms available in 7am – dark. Ad on page 19 the delicious chocolates being made. fields, and skate park. The Carter House, a upper shelter, nature trails, picnic facilities, East Frankfort Park They’ll give you a taste of the sweet and a five mile off-track bicycle trail. two story colonial style home is available for Myrtle Avenue, 502-875-8575 parties, weddings, receptions and meetings confections following the tour! Hours: 8am – 11pm (April – October). frankfortparksandrec.com Park closes at dark. (call for reservations), and a 9-hole golf Itinerary compliments of Frankfort/Franklin This 47-½ acre park is located at the end of course, driving range, and practice complex County Tourist Commission Myrtle Avenue off East Main Street. The park with full service Pro Shop. Park closes at offers 3 lighted tennis courts, nature trails, dark. Ad on page 19 picnic facilities, 2 volleyball courts, 2 shelters

Elkhorn Creek

© Bob Lanham © Bob Lanham Page 16 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 17 Recreation Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill 400 Clifton Avenue Adventure Play & Stay 502-696-0607 frankfortparksandrec.com One night stay The Leslie W. Morris Park atop Fort Hill features two Civil War forts, the Sullivan House Day 1 interpretive center, a picnic pavilion, a scenic Start your visit with a canoe or kayak trip along beautiful Elkhorn Creek. downtown Frankfort overlook, and several Drive to Canoe Kentucky’s shop along the creek and let them set you for a half hiking trails. The park is open to vehicular traffic year-round. Guided tours are available day guided trip. Paddle along the creek and relax as you experience Frankfort’s Tue. - Sat. 11am – 5pm from Memorial Day natural environment. to October 31. Drive back into Frankfort for lunch at Rick’s White Light Café. Specializing in organic ingredients, Chef Rick serves up an excellent regional fare. Mulligans Indoor Golf Next , head to Buffalo Trace Distillery for their Hard Hat tour by reservation Paddle In The Park 109 Brighton Park Blvd., 502-352-2444 only. This free tour will give you a behind the scenes look at how this famous At Kentucky Riverview Park Kentucky’s premier indoor golf facility and much more. Practice any aspect of the bourbon is made. game…putting, chipping, driving or play an entire round at Pebble Beach or a wide Day 2 range of golf courses by yourself or with Start the day with a brisk hike at Cove Springs Park. With several trails friends. to choose from, this shady spot is a beautiful place to enjoy nature without “On the Historic Kentucky River” Riverview Park leaving the City. Wilkinson Blvd, 502-875-8575 Round out your stay with a visit to the Salato Wildlife Education Center. Canoe Kentucky’s Newest frankfortparksandrec.com Location in Downtown Frankfort! This park offers a scenic riverside picnic area Spend an hour or two fishing in one of the stocked lakes at the Center or Paddle or Pedal the best kayaks or canoes. by the Kentucky River, across the street from check out all the hiking trails. If you plan ahead and pick up a carryout meal, the Capital Plaza Hotel. Welcome pavilion, Salato is a great spot for a picnic lunch! Call or Click for details: picnic tables, fishing pier, one-mile walking 888-CANOE KY Itinerary compliments of Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist Commission www.canoeky.com trail, monuments representing the 3 original Kentucky counties, refurbished 1800’s bridge, 16 historic sites, including prehis- toric and early Indian cultures, marble yard. Frankfort Farmers Market held May - October, Boat Country Club Dock available for day parking only. Park closes at dark. Salato Wildlife Education Center & Eighteen Game Farm #1 Sportsman Lane, 502-564-7863, fw.ky.gov Eighteen Holes Eighteen Tours* Premier 18 Hole Golf Course 25 Meter Pool with Diving Well Salato offers interactive and interpretive ex- 6 Clay, 2 Hard Tennis Courts hibits and displays on native fish, plants and Fine Dining and Casual Res- taurants wildlife, with two public fishing lakes, picnic Juniper Hill Banquet & Meeting Facilities areas, shelters, hiking trails and live wildlife 18 hole Exercise Room & Saunas exhibits. Educational programs are scheduled for children and adults year-round, with municipal course Frankfort’s Only Private Country Club special weekend events. Fishing and hunting 502-875-8559 Frankfort • 502-695-1400 licenses are available. Hours: Tue. - Fri. 9am - 5pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm. Ad on page 12 “Welcome to Still Water Campground / Marina Lakeview Springs 249 Strohmeier Road, 502-223-8896 9 hole course Frankfort” stillwaterscampground.com with driving range The marina offers half day or whole day Visit one of our convenient ATM locations. 502-695-5870 canoe rentals, playground, and fishing pond Franklin Square—US 127 South for kids. There is a boat dock that launches West Branch—1401 Louisville Rd. into Elkhorn Creek, which takes you to the Duckers Lake Kentucky River. The campground has primi- 18 hole course East Branch—154 Versailles Rd. tive camping spots as well as RV hookups. Cardinal Hills—555 Versailles Rd. with driving range Main Office—125 West Main St. 502-695-4653

* Call for Tours and 1-800-960-7200 502-227-1600 Member FDIC www.farmersfrankfort.com Information www.visitfrankfort.com Page 18 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 19 Shopping Wine and Spirits Café Market Downtown Frankfort’s unique wine bar and spirits shop Mon—Thurs 10 a.m.—9 p.m. Fri & Sat 10 a.m.—10 p.m. Customer Service is our Specialty 227 W. Broadway • 502-352-2600

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Center for Kentucky History 3005 Old Lawrenceburg Rd. 117 Brighton Park Blvd., 502-695-3778 T H E C O M M O N W E A L T H K E N T U C K Y ﬁ n e w i n e f r o m o f 100 West Broadway, 502-564-1792 502-227-8697 Juniper Hill Pro Shop Ad on page 2 Elder-Beerman 800 Louisville Rd, 502-875-8559 All Dawl-Ed Up 202 Limestone Drive, 502-875-0723 Ad on page 19 699 East Main Street, 502-320-2555 Our Services Family Tree Consignment Kentucky Coffeetree Café Gallery Broadway Barber & Styling Shop 317 Wilkinson St., 502-352-6151 235 West Broadway, 502-875-3009 Lodging 327 W Broadway St, 502-227-0753 Ad on page 15 Ad on page 13, 15 Gourmet Deli Brittany’s Salon Fantastic Sams Kentucky Lighting & Supply Tours & Tastings 949 Louisville Road, Suite A 115 Eastwood Shopping Center 1045 Hoover Blvd., 502-352-2708 Massage Services 502-352-2985 502-695-2800 Kohl’s Live Entertainment Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop Frankfort Peddlers Mall 7700 John Davis Drive, 502-848-0065 Summer Concert Series 1001 Wilkinson Blvd., 502-223-7641 312 Versailles Road, 502-695-5772 M.A. Selbert Jeweler w w w . e l k c r e e k v i n e y a r d s . c o m Ad on page 2 Frankfort Printing & Picture Framing 330 Saint Clair Street, 502-227-2780 Candleberry Tea Room & Gift Box 624 Comanche Trail, 502-223-8239 Ad on page 14 1502 Louisville Rd., 502-875-0485 Franklin Co. Senior Activity Center Meeting House B&B, Café, and Capital Cellars Wine & Spirits Gift Shop Gift Shop 227 West Broadway, 502-352-2600 202 Medical Heights, 502-223-5794 519 Ann Street, 502-226-3226 We have a Full Selection of Ad on page 15, 21 Goodwill Industries Memories Ala Mode Wine, Liquor and Beer Capital City Cycles 316 Versailles Road, 502-695-1100 193 Versailles Rd., 502-695-3477 220 Versailles Road • 502-352-2430 475 Versailles Road, 502-352-2480 H2O Salon & Day Spa, LLC Miss P’s Kids Ad on page 21 308 Versailles Road, 502-848-0711 324 West Main Street, 502-226-4946 Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art Hidden Treasures Consignment Store Ad on page 14 Capital 314 Lewis Street, 502-223-2649 859 East Main St. Ste 3C, 502-352-2452 Mitchell’s Clothing K-9 Ad on page 14 “Where we pamper your pet Home Again 317 West Broadway, 502-227-7758 like they are ours.” Capital Golf Driving Range 333 Elkhorn Drive, 502-418-5566 Ad on page 15 & Pro Shop Nitro of Frankfort • Full Service Grooming • Pet Clothing 934 Old Lawrenceburg Rd, 502-223-8870 Inside Out Design, LLC 100 Old Georgetown Rd, 502-695-7020 220 West Main Street, 502-226-2400 502-352-7201 • 621 E. Main St. Celebrity Monogramming Ad on page 15 15 B Grandview Dr., 502-352-3715 Irish Sea Celtic Shop 333 West Broadway, 502-223-9946 Ocean Breeze, Inc. Discover local shops, Classic Gold Master Jewelers Ad on page 15 220 Versailles Road, 502-352-2430 restaurants & services at: 859 East Main St., 502-223-8100 JC Penney Ad on page 21 Completely Kentucky Franklin Square Shopping Center Old Bridgeport School Antique 235 West Broadway, 502-223-5240 502-875-1034 555 Bridgeport Road, 502-352-2858 Your Best Business Connection. Ad on page 15 Jennifer Zingg Art Studio Old Capital Antiques Cool Comfort Body & Sole 210 Broadway Street, 502-803-5041 231 W. Broadway St., 502-223-3879 www.Links2Frankfort.com 305 Leonardwood Suite 1, 502-352-2841 Ad on page 14 Ad on page 15 DeSpain Studio and Gallery Jessie’s Art Gallery Page’s Shoe Repair Capital City Cycles 329 West Broadway, 502-352-2717 39 Fountain Place, 502-227-2495 313 West Broadway, 502-227-7081 Bicycle Shop Ad on page 14 Juett Pools & Spa Ad on page 15 Digital Expressions Photography 1126 US 127 South, 502-223-1576 Pam’s Partying Palace (502) 352-2480 310 Kings Daughters, Ste. 3 310 Kings Daughter Drive, 502-352-2203 502-352-2766 475 Versailles Rd. • Frankfort www.capitalcitycyclesweb.com Page 20 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 21 Visitor and Relocation Information Shopping Districts Frankfort Tourist Commission, Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Historic Downtown r Downtown Frankfort, Inc. Frankfort West Main, Broadway & St. Clair 1792 Store at Thomas D. Clark Center for KY History Ad on page 2 Broadway Barber & Styling Shop Buddy’s Pizza Ad on page 14 Capital Cellars Wine & Spirits Café Ad on page 15, 21 Capital City Museum Capital Gallery & Glasgow Studio Ad on page 14 Clare Ann’s Ad on page 15 Completely Kentucky Ad on page 15 DeSpain Gallery Ad on page 14 Family Tree Consignment Ad on page 15 Frankfort Convention Center Frankfort Yoga Studio Frankfort YMCA Ad on page 14 Gibby’s Ad on page 14 Grand Theatre Ad on page 14 Irish Sea Celtic Shop Ad on page 15 Jennifer Zingg Art Studio Ad on page 14 Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe Ad on page 13, 15 Liberty Hall Historic Sites Ad on page 14 Magee’s Bakery Miss P’s Kids Ad on page 14 Mitchell’s Clothing Ad on page 15 Nitro of Frankfort Ad on page 15 Old Capital Antiques Ad on page 15 Page’s Shoe Repair Ad on page 15 Paul Sawyier Public Library Poor Richard’s Books Ad on page 15 Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Cafe Ad on page 14 Rodgers Studio Serafini Restaurant & BarAd on page 35 The Brick Alley The Dragon Pub The Meeting House Bed & Breakfast Café J.C. Penney’s Hwy 60 W. Corridor - & Gift Shop Wilkinson Blvd.@ Owenton Road Carino’s Italian Grill Frankfort Plaza The Milam House A Little Bit of Heaven Kroger – West U.S. 127 South & U.S. 60 W. The Woolery Ad on page 14 Canoe Kentucky Ad on page 18 Longhorn Steakhouse Casa Fiesta Ad on page 25 Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky River Campground Office Depot Qdoba Mexican Grill Die Cast Direct Kentucky History Ad on page 2 Still Water Campgrounds W & W Men’s Clothing Ad on page 15 Starbucks Coffee HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Wilma’s Linen and Lace Holmes Street UPS Store US 60/Louisville Rd Rocco Pizza West Second Street Poplar Creek Plaza U.S. 127 South & U.S. 60 W. U.S. Highway 127 South and I-64 95 Lima Airplane Rides Bryant’s Pic Pac Ad on page 25 Animal Resorts & Training Cool Comfort Body & Sole Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Retail Store Hwy 127 Corridor Big O Tires Service Center Ad on page 14 Hwy 676 East-West Connector Lowe’s Brittany’s Salon O’Charley’s Ad on page 25 West Second @ Bridge Street Graviss McDonald’s-West Ad on page 25 Candleberry Tea Room & The Gift Box Sleep Outfitters Rick’s White Light Diner Ad on page 25 Elder-Beerman Old Bridgeport School Antique, Inc. Subway-Walmart Super Center U.S. Highway 127 South & Café Fountain Place Shops Wal-Mart SuperCenter Papa John’s Between Clinton and Mero Streets Advance Auto Parts Prevention Park Salato Wildlife Center Ad on page 12 Frankfort Convention Center Dairy Queen of Frankfort C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Sonic Drive-In Jessie’s Art Gallery Die Cast Direct Frankfort YMCA Ad on page 14 The Terrace Restaurant Ad on page 25 Juett Pools & Spas Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Café Miss Ramey’s Tearoom Wilkinson Blvd. East Main Corridor Ad on page 14 E. Frankfort - East Main St Buffalo Trace Distillery Ad on page 2 Kings Daughter Drive Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant All Dawl-Ed Up Capital Plaza Hotel Ad on page 35 Pam’s Partying Palace Suit City Capital K-9 Boutique Ad on page 21 Douglas Tire Store Digital Expressions Photography Wayne’s Pharmacy Franklin Co. Senior Activity Center Classic Gold Master Jeweler Jim’s Seafood Ad on page 25 Capital Pharmacy Franklin Sq. Shopping Ctr. Gift Shop Poppy’s Bakery Hidden Treasures Consignment Store West Frankfort, U.S. Highway 127 S. Frankfort Regional Medical Center Roppongi Unique Domestic & NAPA Auto Parts Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill International Products Old Lawrenceburg Rd Papa John’s Franklin Square Cinema 6 Southern States Capital Golf Driving Range Willie’s Gift Box & Apparel

Page 22 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 23 Shopping continued Get 2 Dinners $4.25 off 1 coupon per table No other Discounts CASA FIESTA Authentic Mexican Food Outdoor Patio (502) 226-5010 • 801 Louisville Rd, Frankfort Get 2 Lunches $2.25 off 1 coupon per table © Bob Lanham No other Discounts East Side Hwy 60-Versailles Rd Poor Richards Books Comanche Trail 233 West Broadway, 502-223-8018 Frankfort Printing & Picture Framing Ad on page 15 Frankfort’s Only Historic Office Pub & Deli Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours Ca un Diner US 460 @ Hwy 60 Since 1929 Elkhorn Campgrounds & Retail Store j Inside Out Design 112 East Second Street, 502-223-7475 Rick’s White Light Lakeview Golf Course Ad on page 19 Ad on page 14 Silverlake Food Mart Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Café Oyster Po Boy • Shrimp Pie East Side Hwy 60 – Versailles Road 200 West Broadway, 502-223-7475 Memphis Style Barbecue Advance Auto Kentucky Bourbon Pie Capital City Cycles Ad on page 21 1120 US 127 South, 502-875-1406 Ad on page 14 Beer Capital Fitness Saturday Brunch Domestic and Imported Celebrity Monogramming Rodgers Studio, Frankfort Finest Exciting Atmosphere Full of Flavor Domino’s Pizza Photography Enterprise Rent-a-Car Mon & Tues 6am-5pm • Wed-Fri 6am-7pm Home Again 224 W. Main Street, 502-223-3123 Sat 8am-2pm H2O Salon & Day Spa Roppongi Unique Domestic & www.WhiteLightDiner.com Memories Ala Mode International Products “ Quality Organic Ingredients — Locally Produced ” Nail Time 865 Wilkinson Blvd., 502-682-8516 330-4262 • 114 Bridge St. Ocean Breeze Ad on page 21 Sherwin Williams Point Suit City White Castle 1134 Old US 127 S, 502-223-5549 Shopping Centers off U.S. Hwy. 60 E The Milam House Versailles Road 308 Washington Street, 502-226-6464 Eastwood Shopping Center The Sassy Sofa Fantastic Sams Save A Lot 239 Wright Street, 502-352-2202 Town & Ranch Paint Ad on page 13 Shoppers Village The Woolery Frankfort Peddlers Mall 239 W Main Street, 502-352-9800 Graviss McDonald’s East Ad on page 25 Ad on page 14 BRYANT’S Brighton Park Total E-Clips Salon & Spa PIC PAC Asian Buffet 1410 Versailles Road, Ste. 8-9, Fit Time for Women 502-223-0991 Fresh Meat • Deli Julie’s Mon.-Thur. 11am-9pm Full Service Grocery Kroger - East W & W Men’s Clothing Fri. 11am-10pm Lyon’s Do It Best 228 West Main Street, 502-352-2744 Sat. 4pm-10pm 221 W. Second St • 875-3651 Nail Time Ad on page 15 Positively Awarding Mulligans Indoor Golf Wal-Mart Tropic Tanning Poplar Creek Plaza, 502-875-5533 Parkside Development Willie’s Gift Box & Apparel Cattleman’s RoadHouse Ad on page 25 Dairy Queen 693 East Main Street, 859-285-4613 Kohl’s Wilma’s Linen & Lace U.S. Hwy 60, 90 Airport Road Starbucks-East 202 West Broadway, 502-223-1976 Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-3714 Paul Sawyier Park - Wilson Nurseries, Inc. Open Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 3445 Versailles Road 3690 East-West Connector Rebecca Ruth Retail Store Ad on page 14 502-223-1488 Ad on page 31 US 60/US 421 Duckers Lake Golf Course Ad on page 19 Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Happy Jack Pumpkin Farm Gift Shop Available at Jett Town 7855 McCracken Pike, Downtown Shops M & M Produce Versailles, KY 40383, 859-879-1812 Miguel’s Restaurante Only $12.95 Total E-Clips Salon & Spa

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Rick’s White Light Diner Cajun & BBQ Shack Wine and 114 Bridge Street, 502-330-4262 Asian Buffet Honey Baked Ham Co. & Café Ad on page 25 Spirits 108 Brighton Park Blvd., 502-695-8298 805 Louisville Rd., 502- 352-2400 Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Jim’s Seafood 1232 US Hwy 127 South, 502-696-9164 2 night stay 1307 US Hwy 127 South, 502-875-6117 950 Wilkinson Boulevard, 502-223-7448 Rocco’s Pizza Buddy’s Pizza Ad on page 25 104 Northgate Drive, Suite 10 Day 1 212 West Broadway Street, 502-352-2920 Kentucky Coffeetree Café 502-352-2501 Start with a tour of Buffalo Trace Ad on page 14 235 Broadway, 502-875-3009 Serafini Restaurant & Bar Distillery to learn and see bourbon Ad on page 13, 15 Candleberry Tea Room & 243 Broadway, 502-875-5599 being made, then head to Elk Creek Longhorn Steakhouse The Gift Box Ad on page 35 Vineyard for their tour, tastings and 1502 Louisville Road, 502-875-0485 101 West Ridge, Suite A, 502-875-1500 Sonic Drive-In Capital Cellars Wine & Spirits Café Meeting House B&B, Café, and 1002 Louisville Road, 502-696-9980 lunch in their café. Return to Frankfort for a light dinner and taste of other 227 West Broadway Street, 502-352-2600 Gift Shop Subway-Walmart Ad on page 15, 21 519 Ann Street, 502-226-3226 305 Leonardwood Dr., Apt.103, local wines at Capital Cellars. Catch Carino’s Italian Grill Miguel’s Restaurante 502-607-0218 live music at the Kentucky Coffeetree 1303 US 127 South, Suite 600 1530 Versailles Road, 502-848-9400 Starbucks Coffee Café before heading to your hotel. 502-223-4401 Miss Ramey’s Tea Room 1303 US 127 South, 502-223-6608 Casa Fiesta 76 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Starbucks Coffee East Day 2 801 Louisville Road, 502-226-5010 502-875-1236 100 Jett Drive/Parkside Development, Head east from Frankfort and visit Ad on page 25 Mulligans Indoor Golf 502-695-0127 Woodford Reserve Distillery. Enjoy Cattleman’s Roadhouse 109 Brighton Park Blvd., 502-352-2444 The Terrace their beautiful setting in the heart of 151 Jett Blvd., 502-848-0023 O’Charley’s Restaurant 405 Wilkinson Boulevard horse farm country. Then continue Ad on page 25 325 Leonardwood Drive, 502-223-3282 Capital Plaza Hotel, 502-227-5100 to Equus Run Vineyards and sample Clare Ann’s Ad on page 25 Ad on page 25 241 West Main Street, 502-352-2725 Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant White Castle the wines they produce. Have lunch Ad on page 15 334 St. Clair St., 502-227-3454 448 Versailles Road, 502-695-3368 in Versailles at Cleveland’s then Dairy Queen Parkside Development Ad on page 15 head out to Wild Vines Vineyard to 120 Jett Dr., 502-352-2296 Office Pub & Deli Bakeries taste their offerings. Return through Dairy Queen West 614 Comanche Trail, 502-227-9585 Magee’s Bakery Midway and have dinner at one of the 1219 US 127 Hwy S, 502-875-8804 Old Bridgeport School Cafe 225 West Main Street, 502-223-7621 great restaurants on railroad Street. Domino’s Pizza-Takeout only 555 Bridgeport Road, Poppy’s Bakery Catch a play at the Thoroughbred 15 A Grandview Dr., 502-695-1558 502-352-2858/ 223-2238 865 Wilkinson Boulevard, Dragon Pub & Grill Papa Johns-Carry Out Only 502-875-5535 Theater before heading back to 103 West Main Street, 502-875-9300 569 East Main Street, 502-875-7451 Gas Station/ Frankfort for the night. Elk Creek Vineyards 934 Louisville Road, 502-223-4700 150 Highway 330, Owenton, Ky. Pizza Inn Convenient Store Day 3 502-484-0005 Ad on page 21 302 Versailles Road, 502-695-4102 Silver Lake Food Mart Head into Anderson County with a 108 Sea Hero Road, 502-848-8881 Gibby’s Ad on page 25 stop at Lover’s Leap Vineyard. Next 204 West Broadway, 502-223-4429 Qdoba Mexican Grill visit Four Roses Distillery followed Ad on page 14 1303 US 127 South, Suite 401 by Wild Turkey Bourbon Distillery. Graviss McDonald’s Restaurant 502-227-3100 Have lunch in Lawrenceburg before 102 Limestone Dr., 502-227-8096 Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Café heading home. 310 Versailles Road, 502-695-3519 1120 US Hwy. 127 S., 502-875-1406 Itinerary compliments of Frankfort/Franklin Ad on page 25 Ad on page 14 County Tourist Commission

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© Gene Burch © Bob Lanham © Gene Burch Governor’s Derby Breakfast Buffalo Trace Great Chase Russ Hatter Downtown Walking Tours July 4th Celebration August September 10 - 11 October 30 March 3 - 7 Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Grounds A Very Brilliant Party Liberty Hall Historic Black Cat Chase Downtown Frankfort Mid-south basketball Tournament Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 Site, 202 Wilkinson St. 502-227-2560 502-223-2261 April 3 127 Corridor Sale www.127sale.com September 19 October 31 Reforest Frankfort Paddle in the Park Riverview Park Wilkinson Salato Walk with the Animals Blvd., 502-227-4492 #1 Sportsman’s Lane 502-564-7863 May – August Paddle in the Park Riverview Park Wilkinson Blvd. Russ Hatter Downtown Walking Tour Leave from 502-227-4492 September 26 November 7 Capital City Museum 325 Ann St. 10:30am / National Hunting & Fishing Day w/ Wild Game Kentucky Book Fair Frankfort Convention Tuesdays and Thursdays 502-696-0607 May Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Grounds Cookoff Salato Wildlife Education Center Center, 405 Wilkinson Blvd. 502-564-5335 25 – October 31 Civil War Forts at Leslie W. Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 #1 Sportsman’s Lane 502-564-7863 November 11 Morris Park 400 Clifton Ave. Open year round for August 31, September 7, 14, vehicular traffic, Tours are Tue – Sat / 11am – October Kentucky’s Military Treasures Exhibit 5pm 696-0607 / [email protected] and 28 Murder & Mayhem Walking Tours Leave from Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History Chuck Bogart’s Railroad History Walking Tours Capital City Museum 325 Ann St. 7pm / Thurs- 502-564-1792 Leave from Capital City Museum 325 Ann St. days in October 502-696-0607 November 12 - 15 6:30pm 502-696-0607 October 9 -10 Candlelight Tour Downtown Frankfort September 4 The Bourbon Chase Along the KY Bourbon 502-223-2261 Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Trail, 502-299-8883 www.bourbonchase.com December 3 Classic Car Show Grounds Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 October 9-11 Lighting of the Distillery Buffalo Trace GABRAKY Begins at the Grand Theatre Distillery, 1001 Wilkinson Blvd. 502-696-5926 308 Saint Clair St. 502-352-7469 December 5 October 16 - 18 Governor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, Kentucky KSU Homecoming Weekend 502-597-6000 State Capitol , 700 Capital Ave. 502-564-2611 October 17 Jaycees Christmas Parade Downtown KSU Homecoming Breakfast VFW parking lot Frankfort / Capital Ave. Capital and Second St. 8am 502-875-8687 December 12 October 20 Saturday With Santa Downtown Frankfort A Time for all Seasons-Shopping 502-223-2261 502-223-8261 October 24 Haunting of the Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery 2010 Events 1001 Wilkinson Blvd. 502-696-5926 Feb. 17-20 October 30 – 31 Ky. State Wrestling Tournament Ghost Tour Liberty Hall and Fort Hill 202 Wilkinson St. 7pm 502-227-2560 March 2 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast

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© Bob Lanham Preservation Trades Network Kentucky Book Fair July Commonwealth Veteran’s Celebration Capital View Park East/West ByPass Time: N/A 502-875-8687 Great Buffalo Chase Buffalo Trace Distillery 1001 Wilkinson Blvd. 502-696-5926 Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Grounds © Bob Lanham © Bob Lanham Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 Kentucky Book Fair Paddle In The Park Franklin County Fair & Horse Show Lakeview Park May June US 460 502-223-2080 Governor’s Derby Celebration State Capitol Grounds Capital Expo Festival Capital Plaza Complex Bluegrass State Games Different locations around 700 Capital Ave. 8am – 11:30am 502-564-4930 Wilkinson Blvd. 502-227-7976 Frankfort 859-258-3040 www.bgsg.org Kentucky All Veteran’s Reunion, Inc. Frankfort Con- Bike MS Bike trek from Churchill Downs to Paddle in the Park Riverview Park Wilkinson Blvd. vention Center 405 Mero St. 502-564-5335 Keeneland 502-451-0014 502-227-4492 Free Wireless Internet Free Continental Breakfast Annual Kentucky Herb Festival Lakeview Park US Pro-Active Therapy’s 5K Run Downtown Frankfort Kentucky River Poker Run Frankfort Boat Dock 460 9am – 4pm 502-535-6885 6:30pm 502-223-7403 502-352-0699 Cable • TV • Outdoor Pool Free Local Calls • Free HBO Tourism Appreciation / Paddle in the Park River- Kentucky Bourbon Festival Salato Wildlife Educa- Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Grounds Refrigerators & Microwaves Available view Park Wilkinson Blvd. 502-875-8687 tion Center #1 Sportsman’s Lane 6:30pm – 9pm Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 Kentucky Herb Festival Franklin County Fair- 502-564-7863 (502) 695-1800 grounds US 460 9am 502-535-6885 Bluegrass State Games Different locations around Toll Free (800) 322-1802 Tour of Historic Homes Downtown 10am – 4pm Frankfort 859-258-3040 www.bgsg.org 635 Versailles Road, Frankfort McDonald’s Capital City Criterium Downtown 502-875-8687 Frankfort 9am www.truesport.com Cruise In Investor’s Heritage 502-223-2361 Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Grounds Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 Longest Day of Play Lakeview Park US 460 5:30pm – 8:30pm Living in History 2009 Begins at the Orlando Brown House 5:30pm 502-227-2560 Paddle in the Park Riverview Park Wilkinson Blvd. May 1 502-227-4492 Governor’s Derby Breakfast Summer Concert Series Old State Capitol Grounds May 15 Broadway St. 7pm 502-223-2261 Living in History Home & Garden Tour June 5 - 6 Bike MS Kentucky Ride

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© Bob Lanham Page 30 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 31 Accommodations Bed & Breakfasts cal forefathers. Relax in the library, or one of the tastefully decorated bedrooms with original fireplaces, or sip cool lemonade on the second floor veranda, while learning about the history and folklore of this charming 160-year-old home. The innkeepers, Gary and Rose Burke are always eager to share the history of The Meeting House. Enjoy relaxing in the New England style Capital Plaza Hotel cafe and gift shop or in the brick courtyard. Hampton Inn The Crockett House 405 Wilkinson Blvd. 1310 U.S. 127 S. 2530 Louisville Road, 502-227-2566 Hotels and Motels 502-227-5100, www.capitalplazaky.com 502-223-7600 / 800-HAMPTON www.vacationhomes.com/ Full service downtown hotel, indoor pool, sauna, exercise room, Cascades Lounge, www.hampton.com, Crockett+House-27562 Conveniently located off I-64, at exit 53 B. The Terrace Restaurant and free covered The Crockett House is less than ten Hampton Inn provides business and leisure parking. Located in Historic Downtown, ad- minutes from downtown Frankfort, many travelers with complimentary “on-the- joins Fountain Place Shops and Frankfort restaurants and several shopping centers. house” hot breakfast, copy of USA Today in Convention Complex. Rooms: 189. It is five minutes from I-64 and makes lobby, outdoor pool and exercise facilities. Ad on page 35 a perfect rendezvous spot for family or Meeting rooms for up to 75 persons are friends. Surrounded by 53 acres of pasture also available. Rooms: 123. Ad on page 35 and woodlands, the property makes a America’s Best Value Inn peaceful retreat. From the large screen 1225 U.S. 127 South, I-64 exit 53B porch, one can listen to nearby Armstrong 502-875-3220, 888-315-2378 Creek and watch deer and turkey move in www.innworks.com/frankfort and out of the woods. Parts of the two-story Clean and affordable rooms feature in- frontier home were built in 1825. It retains room coffee maker, in-room safes, cable much of its original woodwork, including the TV with HBO, and interior corridors. Free staircase and board and batten doors. pastries and muffins. Free local calls. Days Inn The entire house was tastefully remodeled Rooms: 46. 1051 US 127 S. and decorated in 2008. 502-875-2200, 800-329-7466 Holiday Inn Express & Suites www.daysinn.com 1000 Vandalay Drive Cable ready remote TVs, outdoor pool, full 502-352-4650 / 800 HOLIDAY Conveniently located off I-64, at exit 53B. continental breakfast, non-smoking rooms. Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers com- Meeting room available. Rooms: 122 plimentary continental breakfast. Meeting rooms are also available. Rooms: 70. Suite Transition Malmer Best Western Parkside Inn Luxury Apartments The Meek House Bed & Breakfast Exit 58, Route 60 & Interstate 64 Office at 1221 Cliffside Dr. 119 E Third Street, 502-227-2566 502-695-6111, 800-WESTERN 502-223-0002, 502-223-5373 bbonline.com/ky/meek Fax: 502-226-1221 www.bestwestern.com Housing for extended term assignments. This charming gothic revival home is within Conveniently located, cable TV with HBO, walking distance of the Kentucky State Three-room suites, fully furnished, with indoor/outdoor pool, meeting room, king daily, weekly and monthly rates. Long-term, Capitol and historic downtown Frankfort’s suites, non-smoking and handicapped- Fairfield Inn many attractions. Built in 1869 by Benjamin 40 Chenault Road two and three bedroom luxury townhouses, equipped rooms, some rooms with refrigera- in several locations. F. Meek, a silversmith who helped develop tors, senior citizen discount, AAA, compli- 502-695-8881, 800-228-2800 the Meek and Milam fishing reel, the inn’s mentary continental breakfast. Rooms: 98. www.marriott.com spacious rooms and quiet surroundings Ad on page 35 Conveniently located off I-64 at exit 58. make it a pleasant retreat. Rooms: 2. Fairfield Inn & Suites provides business and leisure travelers with complimentary continental breakfast buffet, copy of USA Today in lobby, outdoor pool, whirlpool and exercise facilities. Meeting rooms for up to 80 persons are also available. Rooms: 90. Ad on page 35 University Lodge Bluegrass Inn 711 E. Main Street The Meeting House Bed & Breakfast 635 Versailles Rd, Route 60 502-223-2041, 800-251-1962 519 Ann Street, 502-226-3226 502-695-1800, 800-322-1802 Close to KSU and the Capitol. Restaurants www.TheMeetingHouseBandB.com close. Microwave & refrigerator available for www.bluegrassinn.com extended stay. Rooms: 50. Step back in time. Enter a circa 1840 pre- Cable TV, Free HBO, outdoor pool, rooms Civil War home with the charm and history with refrigerator & microwaves. We offer of yesteryear. Located in the heart of the a senior citizen discount, free continental Historic District, you’ll enjoy your stay in a breakfast and Free High Speed Wireless. home rich in the history of Frankfort’s politi- Rooms: 61. Ad on page 31 Page 32 Capital Visitor 2009/2010 — Frankfort, Ky VisitFrankfort.com / FrankfortKy.info / DowntownFrankfort.com Page 33 Accommodations Campgrounds

© Butch Housman Lakeside Arena Campground 1385 Millville-Duncan Rd. off U.S. Hwy 60 South of I-64 exit 58 Elkhorn Campground 859-873-9155, www.lakesidearena.com 165 N. Scruggs Lane Located on the grounds of a multipurpose, off U.S. Highway 460 E., 502-695-9154 all-weather, indoor horse show arena with www.elkhorncampground.com major horse shows held most weekends. Located at the forks of Elkhorn Creek, 60 camper hookups, showers. Please call electric, water and full hookups are avail- Lakeside Arena for more information or able, also tent and trailer sites, camp store, check for a schedule of programs and swimming pool, showers, dump station, events on the web. fishing, miniature golf, L.P. gas, laundry, playground and pavilion.

Still Waters Campground, Marina and Canoe Trails Kentucky River Campground 249 Strohmeier Road 1489 Steele Branch Road 502-223-8896, off US 127 North www.stillwaterscampground.com 502-227-2465, Located on the Kentucky River and Elkhorn www.kyrivercampground.com Creek. RV camping with water, sewer, Historic Downtown Frankfort Best Western Located on the Kentucky River. 104 full- electric, dumping station. Tent sites with service sites, free cable TV, ice, camp store, water, electric, picnic tables. Primitive camp- www.CapitalPlazaKy.com Frankfort showers, dump stations, L.P. gas, coin ing sites. Hot showers, and camp store. Full Service Hotel www.BestWestern.com operated laundry, boat ramp, boat gas & oil, Horseshoes, badminton, croquet, volleyball, Meeting and live bait, fishing & swimming, playground, 2 basketball, playground, canoes, kayaks, Conference Center, Banquets Heated Indoor/Outdoor Pool pavilions, boat & camper storage, primitive boat ramp. Class I and II water. Small- Exercise Facilities • Meeting Room Campsites. Open all year. mouth bass fishing on the Elkhorn. Indoor Pool, Exercise Facilities Complimentary Continental Breakfast 502-227-5100 Exit 58, US 60 & I-64 405 Wilkinson Blvd. • Frankfort 502-695-6111 • 800-WESTERN

Fairfield Inn Hampton Inn Frankfort Frankfort www.Marriott.com www.Hampton.com Heated Indoor Pool • Whirlpool Outdoor Pool Exercise Facilities • Meeting Room Exercise Facilities • Meeting Room Complimentary Continental Breakfast Complimentary Hot Breakfast Exit 58, US 60 & I-64 1310 US 127 South 502-695-8881 • 800-MARRIOTT 502-223-7600 • 800-HAMPTON

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