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Frankfort
is the capital of Kentucky, located in the north-central part of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,527, which makes it the 5th smallest state capital in the U.S. The city of Frankfort is bisected by Kentucky River as it makes an S-curve through the center of town, creating four distinct parts of the city. As a whole, Frankfort is a beautiful city with many different architectural styles and famous landmarks. It's approximately 50 miles east of Louisville and 25 miles west of Lexington, and easily accessed by Interstates 64 and 75. Some of the historical attractions in Frankfort include the Berry Hill Mansion (c. 1900), the Capital City Museum, and the gravesite of Daniel Boone and his wife Rebecca, which overlooks the city. You can also tour the award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery, the oldest continually operating distillery in America. It was even in operation during the Prohibition era, for "medicinal" purposes only. The old Governor's Mansion is a Beaux Arts mansion modeled after Marie Antoinette's summer home. Other things to do include canoeing the Kentucky River, hiking, picnicking and fishing. Relaxing boat tours are also available on the Kentucky River, April through October. Also, while visiting Frankfort, be sure to see the Flowering Clock that measures 34 feet across and planted with thousands of colorful flowers.
Surrounding areas: Bagdad, Kentucky (10.9 mi), Georgetown, Kentucky (17.1 mi), Lexington, Kentucky (23.6 mi), Taylorsville Lake, Kentucky (24.4 mi), Herrington Lake, Kentucky (32.2 mi), Paris, Kentucky (33.7 mi), Cynthiana, Kentucky (34.0 mi)
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Frankfort Vacation Rentals
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Frankfort Hotels and Resorts
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| America's Best Value Inn | 1225 Us Hwy 127 S | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 875-3220 | | Best Western Parkside Inn | 80 Chenault Dr | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 695-6111 | | Best Western Parkside Inn | Chenault Dr | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 695-6111 | | Capital Plaza Hotel | 405 Wilkinson Blvd | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 227-5100 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Frankfort | 40 Chenault Dr | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 695-8881 | | Hampton Inn | 1310 US 127 | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 223-7600 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 1000 Vandalay Dr | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 352-4650 | | Ramada State Capital | 855 Louisville Rd | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 227-2282 | | Red Carpet Inn | 711 E Main St | Frankfort, KY | | (502) 223-2041 | | Days Motel | 1420 Versailles | Lexington, KY | 15.1 mi. | (859) 252-5561 | | Days Inn | I-75 | Georgetown, KY | 17.1 mi. | (502) 863-5000 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington Georgetown/College Inn | 200 Tiger Way | Georgetown, KY | 17.1 mi. | (502) 868-9955 | | Quality Inn | 250 Outlet Center Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.1 mi. | (502) 867-1648 | | Quality Inn | 250 Outlet Center Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.1 mi. | (502) 867-1648 | | Ramada Inn | 401 Deleplain | Georgetown, KY | 17.1 mi. | (502) 863-1166 | | Best Western Georgetown Corporate Center Hotel | 132 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 18.1 mi. | (502) 868-0055 | | Comfort Suites | 121 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 18.1 mi. | (502) 868-9500 | | Hampton Inn | 128 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 18.1 mi. | (502) 867-4888 | | Microtel Inn | 111 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 18.1 mi. | (502) 868-8000 | | Shoney's Inn | 200 Shoney Dr | Georgetown, KY | 18.2 mi. | (502) 868-9800 | | Super 8 Motel | 250 Shoney Dr | Georgetown, KY | 18.2 mi. | (502) 863-4888 | | Econo Lodge Of Georgetown | 3075 Paris Pike | Georgetown, KY | 18.7 mi. | (502) 863-2240 | | Country Hearth Inn | 100 B114 Howard Dr | Shelbyville, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 633-5771 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 110 Club House Dr | Shelbyville, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 647-0109 | | Ramada Shelbyville | 251 Breighton Cir | Shelbyville, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 633-9933 | | Shelby Motel | US 60 W | Shelbyville, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 633-3350 | | Eldorado Motel | 3440 Versailles | Lexington, KY | 19.2 mi. | (859) 255-9451 | | Days Inn | 101 Howard Dr | Shelbyville, KY | 21.3 mi. | (502) 633-4005 | | Best Western Shelbyville Lodge | 115 Isaac Shelby Dr | Shelbyville, KY | 21.4 mi. | (502) 633-4400 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Lexington Georgetown/College Inn | 3050 Lakecrest | Lexington, KY | 21.5 mi. | (502) 868-9955 | | Fairfield Inn | 3050 Lakecrest Cir | Lexington, KY | 21.5 mi. | (859) 224-3338 | | Lexington Comfort Suites | 3060 Fieldstone Way | Lexington, KY | 21.5 mi. | (859) 296-4446 | | Springs Inn | 2020 Harrodsburg | Lexington, KY | 22.0 mi. | (859) 277-5751 | | Holiday Inn Lexington North | 1950 Newtown Pike | Lexington, KY | 22.2 mi. | (859) 233-0512 | | Best Western Downtown Hotel & Suites | 1301 Harrodsburg Rd | Lexington, KY | 22.3 mi. | (859) 519-2060 | | Crowne Plaza Lexington - The Campbell House | 1375 Harrodsburg Rd | Lexington, KY | 22.3 mi. | (859) 255-4281 | | Kentucky Inn | 525 Waller | Lexington, KY | 22.3 mi. | (859) 254-1177 | | Marriotts Griffin Gate Resort | 1800 Newtown | Lexington, KY | 22.3 mi. | (859) 231-5100 | | Residence Inn By Marriott - Lexington North | 1080 Newtown Pike | Lexington, KY | 22.3 mi. | (859) 231-6191 | | Courtyard By Marriott - Lexington North | 775 Newtown Ct | Lexington, KY | 22.4 mi. | (859) 253-4646 |
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Frankfort Weather & Climate
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North-central Kentucky has four distinct seasons that features hot, muggy summers and cold winters. It lies in a climatic transition zone at the northern edge of the humid subtropical climate and the southern edge of the humid continental climate. Summers see significant rainfall, with July being the warmest month. Winters are cold and snowy, although this area of the state receives less snow than the higher elevation mountainous regions. Spring is mild with unpredictable weather. Autumn is the sunniest season with cool nights and pleasant daytime temperatures. Extreme weather is a possibility in the form of floods, ice storms and blizzards, but these types of storms are not the norm.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
20°F |
3.45 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
23°F |
3.37 in. |
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| March |
55°F |
30°F |
4.84 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
39°F |
3.23 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
49°F |
4.36 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
58°F |
4.91 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
63°F |
4.92 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
61°F |
3.88 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
54°F |
3.40 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
42°F |
2.75 in. |
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| November |
55°F |
33°F |
3.88 in. |
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| December |
44°F |
25°F |
4.25 in. |
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Frankfort Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Blue Grass airport (LEX) located about 18 miles southeast of Frankfort in Lexington, Kentucky, Georgetown Scott County Marshall Field (27K) located approximately 23 miles east of Frankfort in Georgetown, Kentucky, Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) located roughly 46 miles west of Frankfort in Louisville, Kentucky, the Clark County airport (JVY) located around 48 miles west of Frankfort in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and finally the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International airport (CVG) located about 59 miles north of Frankfort in Covington, Kentucky.
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Frankfort Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom | Louisville | KY | 48.2 mi. | | | Coney Island | Cincinnati | OH | 70.1 mi. | | | Wonderpark | Cincinnati | OH | 70.1 mi. | | | Stricker's Grove | Ross | OH | 77.7 mi. | | | Paramount's Kings Island | Kings Mills | OH | 86.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Parky's Pirate Cove/Miami Whitewater Forest | Cincinnati | OH | 70.1 mi. | | | Surf Cincinnati Water Park | Cincinnati | OH | 70.1 mi. | | | The Beach Waterpark | Mason | OH | 85.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Juniper Hills Golf Course | Frankfort | KY | | | | Lakeview Springs Golf Complex | Frankfort | KY | | | | BobOLink Golf Club | Lawrenceburg | KY | 11.9 mi. | | | Cabin Brook Golf Course | Versailles | KY | 13.0 mi. | | | Clear Creek Golf Course | Shelbyville | KY | 18.8 mi. | | | Shelbyville Country Club | Shelbyville | KY | 18.8 mi. | | | Weissinger Hills Golf Course | Shelbyville | KY | 18.8 mi. | | | Henry County Country Club | New Castle | KY | 22.2 mi. | | | Monticello Country Club | Monticello | KY | 22.8 mi. | | | Cedar Rapids Country Club | Mount Vernon | KY | 24.3 mi. | | | Perry Park Golf Resort | Perry Park | KY | 24.3 mi. | | | Kearney Hills Golf Links | Lexington | KY | 26.7 mi. | | | Lakeside Municipal Golf Course | Lexington | KY | 26.7 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Course | Lexington | KY | 26.7 mi. | | | Tates Creek Golf Course | Lexington | KY | 26.7 mi. | | | Connemara Golf Links | Nicholasville | KY | 27.6 mi. | | | High Point Golf Club | Nicholasville | KY | 27.6 mi. | | | Planters Row Golf Links | Nicholasville | KY | 27.6 mi. | | | Tanglewood Golf Course | Taylorsville | KY | 28.0 mi. | | | Fairway Golf Course | Wheatley | KY | 28.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Perfect North Slopes | Lawrenceburg | IN | 61.5 mi. | | | Ski World | Nashville | IN | 101.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Guist Creek Lake State Park | | KY | 14.5 mi. | | | Old Fort Harrod State Park | | KY | 30.5 mi. | | | General Butler State Park | | KY | 35.7 mi. | | | Lincoln Homestead State Park | | KY | 36.2 mi. | | | Perryville Battlefield State Park | | KY | 37.0 mi. | | | Fort Boonesboro State Park | | KY | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| International Museum of the Horse | Lexington | KY | 26.0 mi. | (History) | | Louisville Science Center | Louisville | KY | 48.2 mi. | (Science) | | Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind | Louisville | KY | 48.2 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 48.2 mi. | | | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati | OH | 70.1 mi. | |
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