Old State Capitol

Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White

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Lexington featuring an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a garden

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 Capitol
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

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.

Kentucky State University

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.

Church of the Ascension

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.

The Grand Theatre

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.

Capital City Museum

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.

Liberty Hall

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Capital Plaza Hotel
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Best Western Parkside Inn
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
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Elwood Hotel & Suites
Elwood Hotel & Suites
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The Manchester
The Manchester
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