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Kentucky State Capitol
After visiting Kentucky State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Frankfort. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the hiking trails.
![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kentucky State University
Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Church of the Ascension
Find out about the history of Frankfort when you take a trip to Church of the Ascension. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and horseback riding.
The Grand Theatre
Enjoy a performance at The Grand Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Capital City Museum
You can study the exhibits at Capital City Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Liberty Hall
Learn about the local history of Frankfort with a stop at Liberty Hall. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
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Capital Plaza Hotel
The Delegate
Bluegrass Inn
Best Western Parkside Inn
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Elwood Hotel & Suites
