Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort is a city of 28,503 people in Franklin County, Kentucky, founded in 1786.
Why visit Frankfort
Townapedia lists 61 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 72 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Theatre, Grand Theater Ticket Office, Old State Capitol and Liberty Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Frankfort
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Frankfort
Frankfort is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is a home rule-class city and the seat of Franklin County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,602, making it the 13th-largest city in Kentucky and 4th-smallest U.S. state capital by population. Located along the Kentucky River in the Upland South, Frankfort is the principal city of the Frankfort, Kentucky micropolitan area, which includes all of Franklin and Anderson counties.
From the Wikipedia article Frankfort, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Grand Theater Ticket Office
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
312 West Main Street, Frankfort
Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00
War Mothers Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 0.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks61
Old State Capitol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Government building in Kentucky, United States of America
300 West Broadway Street, Frankfort
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Liberty Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
218 Wilkinson Street, Frankfort
Mo-Sa 11:30-13:30
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky
Fort Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Place in Kentucky listed on National Register of Historic Places
Old Governor's Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States
420 High Street, Frankfort
Beeches
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States
Berry Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Central Frankfort Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Frankfort, Kentucky
Colored Soldiers Monument in Frankfort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
War memorial in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Confederate Monument in Frankfort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Corner in Celebrities Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Kentucky, United States
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Frankfort Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky
49 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Dolly Graham Park
Park
Park area contains splash pad operating in warmer months, pavilion, playground and equipment, plus picnic tables and benches.
225 River Street, Frankfort
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Benson Creek Boat Ramp and Public Use Area
Park · 1.3 mi
621 Benson Valley Road, Frankfort
24/7
Old Lawrenceburg Road Boat Ramp and Public Use Area
Park · 1.6 mi
800 Old Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort
sunrise-sunset
Fantasy Forest and Community Garden
Park · 0.4 mi
Fantasy Forest is owned by City of Frankfort and maintained by volunteers; the community garden is open for neighbors to lease a plot or...
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes72
Benson Valley Bourbon
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
Distillery location: 1501 Benson Valley Road Frankfort KY 40601
328 Saint Clair Street, Frankfort
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Bourbon on Main
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
103 West Main Street, Frankfort
Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su closed
Brown Barrel & Blind Harry's
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
204 West Broadway Street, Frankfort
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Capital Cellars Wine & Spirits Café Market
Restaurant · Wine, Bourbon, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
227 West Broadway Street, Frankfort
Tu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Doc Crow's Social
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
109 West Main Street, Frankfort
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Engine House Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
307 West Main Street, Frankfort
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00, Sa 07:00-16:00
Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Regional, Dessert, Bar, Beer, Bourbon, Breakfast, Soup, Brunch · 0.7 mi
235 West Broadway Street, Frankfort
Mo-We 06:30-20:00; Th-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Main Street Diner
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
225 West Main Street, Frankfort
Mo 08:00-15:00; Tu-Su 08:00-21:00
Hoggy's Ice Cream
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
301 West Main Street, Frankfort
Su 14:00-20:00; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
J Mattingly 18445
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
20 Reilly Road, Frankfort
Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Poppy's Bakery
Bakery · 1.0 mi
865 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort
Su 08:00-11:00; Mo-Fr 06:30-14:30; Sa 07:00-12:00
The Cooperage Bar
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
325 West Broadway Street, Frankfort
We-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 18:00-24:00
60 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship21
Unitarian Universalist Community of Frankfort
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
314 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort
Bellepoint Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
622 Kentucky Avenue, Frankfort
Bellepoint Community Church
Church · Evangelical · 1.2 mi
742 Benson Avenue, Frankfort
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare3
Map of Frankfort
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Frankfort Capital City Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-11-26: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (FFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Georgetown 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Lexington-Fayette 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Danville 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Bardstown 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jeffersonville 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Madison 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Clarksville 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Berea 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- New Albany 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- U.S. Route 60 Frankfort, KY (23892062134), Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frankfort Greenhouses, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kentucky Old State Capitol - DSC09284, Daderot, CC0
- Old Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Acdixon, CC0
- Buffalo trace distillery, Kaplansa, Public domain
- Old Stone Tavern — Franklin County, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gooch House; Visitor Center; Franklin County, Kentucky, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frankfort Cemetery; Frankfort, Kentucky, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colored Soldiers Monument in Frankfort 1, Bedford at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Corner in Celebrities Historic District, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glen Willis, Jwarf2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GEORGE F. BERRY HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KY Governors Mansion, Acdixon at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- KY State Capitol, RXUYDC, Public domain
- Confederate Monument in Frankfort 2, Bedford at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Jesse R. Zeigler House, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kentucky State University 2020, Normal Op, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daniel Boone's Grave P6170324, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Justice Thomas Todd SAR grave star, Drdpw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Justice Thomas Todd and Elizabeth Todd graves, Drdpw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Justice Thomas Todd grave, Drdpw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daniel Boone P6170357, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
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